According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average baby boomer who, in 2006, is between 39 and 48, has held 10.5 jobs in the last 25 years. Younger workers appear to be following the same pattern: change jobs every few years, frequently retrain to keep current on skills and new technology, even change careers altogether. Education is a stepping stone to a career. Use the resources below to explore personal interests and work environment preferences, then match those preferences to college academic and training programs.

Online Interest Surveys
Career Descriptions, State and National Career Trends, Growing Jobs
High School SEOP's
Prospective Student Guide to Utah Colleges and Universities

Online Interest Surveys

There are a number of survey tools that look at attitudes, interests, and work environment preferences, and make general recommendations on careers that might best match a person's likes and dislikes. Take a survey on UtahMentor's Career Center or Google "Career Interest Surveys."

Career Descriptions, State and National Career Trends, Growing Jobs

Careers.utah.gov connects you to career exploration, education and training, and job seeking resources prepared by the State Office of Education, the Utah System of Higher Education, and the Department of Workforce Services. Use this website to find what job categories are growing in Utah and across the country and what training and education is required for different positions.

High School SEOP's

The Student Education Occupation Plan or SEOP uses student interests and competencies to establish education and personal/life goals. It helps students decide what courses to take in high school to achieve individual occupational goals. Ask a high school counselor how an SEOP contributes to college decisions.

Prospective Student Guide to Utah Colleges and Universities

The Prospective Student Guide provides a brief introduction to the 10 institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education. Each profile includes campus contacts for further information. Click on Virtual Campus Tour for in-depth information.