Explore Career Possibilities

Answer questions about your interests and passions to learn about possible career paths to consider.

How to Explore Careers

Watch this video to learn about how our tools, videos, and articles can help you explore career paths and see which ones might be right for you.

Career Search

Explore over 900 career profiles to find out what they pay, expected growth, recommended education, and more.

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Spotlight on Careers

We've grouped together careers into clusters that require similar skills. Explore more below to learn about possible jobs and watch videos from professionals in these fields.

STEM

Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics involve solving a variety of problems through research and design.

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Business

Careers in Business Management and Administration concentrate on planning, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive operations.

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Health & Science

Careers in Health Sciences generally revolve around supporting and caring for patients.

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Search for Technical and Certificate Programs

Explore the programs offered in your state or in your areas of interest by searching through these certified programs on BigFuture.

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Discover credentials that can help you on your career path

Credentials are proof of your competence in a given subject and can be earned by completing a course or program of study. Use the Credential Finder to search for and compare credentials as you consider different education pathways to help you achieve your career goals.  

Stay On Track This School Year

Use the checklist to keep track of key steps to complete this school year as you plan for life after high school.

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Our Partners

  

Built in Partnership with Lightcast

Data for BigFuture's Career Search is driven by Lightcast and O*Net
 

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Tear the Paper Ceiling Partnership

College Board Announces Support of the New ‘Tear the Paper Ceiling’ Campaign to Create Equitable Hiring Practices for Majority of U.S. Workers.

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Jobs for the Future Partnership

College Board and JFF are working together to integrate career navigation connected to postsecondary options into BigFuture
 

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