Explore Programs and Careers

Pathway U

PathwayU is not required to meet with our Career Coaches, but we recommend taking this assessment so we have more information to discuss.

PathwayU is a self-guided career assessment that uses scientific algorithms to help you explore career options based on your interests, personality, values, and workplace preferences.

• To get started, go to the PathwayU login page link below, then use your Western Technical College credentials to create an account. If you are not currently a student, use the “Login Here” button to create an account.
• Once you get logged in, click “Start Assessment” at the top to complete the 4 assessments (Interests, Personality, Values, and Workplace Preferences.)
• Be sure to complete all four of the assessments. In total, it typically takes around 30 minutes to complete and does not have to be completed all at once.

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O*Net

O*Net is a fantastic resource with up-to-date information on nearly every career you can imagine. 

Find average salaries, educational requirements, work duties, and more, for each occupation. O*Net also matches jobs to your interest codes from our TypeFocus career assessment.

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What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? features over 100 academic programs and includes information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.

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Career Exploration Workbook

Western’s Career Exploration Handbook walks you—start to finish—through the process of finding a career that fits you. The handbook includes questions to get you started, links to career assessments and career information, decision-making tools, and much more.

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Other Career Resources

Candid Career

Candid Career provides short “day in the life” videos of professionals describing their occupations. Learn more about what it’s like to work in a particular career.

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Salary Calculator

This Salary Calculator provides typical salary information based on occupation, region, experience, and more.

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Programs

Explore Western’s programs individually or by area of interest. Each program page includes an Explore Courses button, which shows a complete list of courses in that program.

Explore Western's Programs

Informational Interviews & Job Shadows

Informational interviews and job shadowing allow you to learn about a career directly from a professional who works in that field. Use this resource to help you with the process of arranging the interview, creating questions to ask, conducting the interview, and more.

View Informational Interview Handout (PDF)

View Job Shadow Information (PDF)