College and Career Links
from El Dorado High School Library

Go directly to any of these sections:

College Resources

Campus Compare

Use multiple ways to search 4000 colleges and univerities to find the perfect school for you.

College Search

Use MatchMaker to generate a list of colleges that match your preferences. Use QuickFinder to research a college that you already have in mind.

Off to College

College planning guide and college and university search.

Princeton Review College Rankings

"Browse our college rankings section, evaluate different schools, and pick the best match to meet your educational goals"

Best Colleges 2011 - US News

"Get exclusive rankings of 1,400 schools. Use our tools to search for your perfect fit. And find details on scholarships, loans, and grants. "

General Career Resources

Bridges Choices

Explore college majors and future work options. It is as easy as choosing a favorite school subject, or answering questions in the Career Finder. Access is available from school or home. Get your password from the Career Center.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

"The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations."

JobStar: Job Search Guide

Find everything from specific job guides to resume writing information, and lots of stuff specific to California. There is also information on the "hidden" job market and the international job market, for those of you who have a yen to travel.

Career InfoNet

"Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online."

CareerZone

Gives information on careers under various headings; can be searched by category or by specific career.

Mapping Your Future

"One-stop site for students and parents with information on finacial strategies, career options, and college planning."

O-NET (Occupational Information Network)

"Find occupations using keywords or browsing by Job Families."

Job Profiles

"a collection of profiles and job descriptions about various different types of careers so you will better understand your area of study before you enter the workplace "

Career Key

"The Career Key™ gives you expert help with career choices -- career changes, career planning, job skills, and choosing a college major or educational program."

Mathematical Sciences Career Information

"Have you ever wondered what a mathematician working in industry or the government does all day?...[or] been mystified by what applications there might be for that topic in mathematics that you spent so much time struggling with?..." The Career Planning Resources section has information to help you with resumés or job searches, and Career Profiles can provide a look at the study of mathematics can prepare you for many rewarding career options.

AIE: High School Students

Use this page to explore careers, and learn tips for applying for jobs and getting your foot in the door.

Health Careers

Health Careers Information Center

"When you think of health careers, what do you visualize? Doctors? Nurses? Math? Science? That is only the “tip of the iceberg” in health services – there is a huge variety of occupations in the health industry. You can find a career just right for you in health care!"

Is a Health Career for me?

This site from Oregon will help you decide the answer to this question, give you an opportunity to browse careers, identify financial aid, and locate other resources.

Health Workforce Initiative

Be sure to check the link on the upper right side of the page. It not only gives a job description of the various occupations, but also lists the Community Colleges in California that have that particular program.

Health Career Center

Figuring out which healthcare career or health occupation to pursue, or simply finding a good job, can be a difficult and time consuming endeavor. Healthcareercenter.org was created to help aspiring healthcare and medical students and job seekers make better, more informed career choices by providing them with highly relevant, reliable and up-to-date job search, career development, and employment information.

Environmental Careers