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Career well-being activities and career assessments for 8th grade, high school, college, and lifelong career transitions
Online Assessments for Individuals, Parents, Consultants and Smaller Groups
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Two versions
Student (8th grade, high school, early college)
Transitions (graduating college, adults continuing education or in career transition)
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Online Career Key Discovery® - Student
10 minutes, invite friend or family to complete
explore and match to best-fit careers and college majors, postsecondary programs (not just 4 year options!)
get better grades
stick with your choice of major, program
improve chance of on-time graduation
boost confidence and clarity
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10 minutes
Scientifically valid interest inventory, supported by published research
Teaches person-environment fit and Holland’s Theory of Career Choice
Includes 1 retake
Exclusive to Career Key platform
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Identifies your Thriving, Promising and Challenging work and academic environments (no 3 letter codes!)
Browse and save best-fit careers and postsecondary programs from unique, intuitive groups like Engineering Technology and Visual Arts
Tailor your exploration to fit your unique needs like duration and type of program: choose from 400+ careers and 1400+ postsecondary programs
Generate smart ideas with our recommended alternatives and pros/cons for different education programs
ACIP 4 step decision making tool with video and downloads
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View results
Download Profile PDF Reports
Invite other students, reassign unused products
Purchase more as you need them
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Online Career Key Student Guide to Academic and Career Well-Being
15 minutes, invite friend or family to complete
Everything in Career Key Discovery - Student PLUS
take a snapshot of where you are on your career journey
learn how career well-being impacts your happiness
identify what’s holding you back and how to get help
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5-minute snapshot of where you are on your career decision journey
EdTech Cool Tool Award Finalist
Scientifically valid career decision readiness inventory, supported by published research
Identifies career decision needs and resources to help
PDF Report you can share
Includes 2 retakes
Exclusive to Career Key platform
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Shows how career well-being fits in with other elements of happiness
Recommends practical next steps to put research into practice to feel better overall
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Online Student-Parent Deluxe Package
15 minutes, invite friend or family to complete
Everything in Career Key Student Guide PLUS
4 popular PDF eBooks by Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC
Parents’ Guide for High School: supporting career well-being
Parents’ Guide for College: supporting career well-being
Choosing a Major Based on Your Personality; what does the research say?
Match Up! Personality to Majors 2023
Online Career Key Discovery - Transitions
explore best fit career and continuing education options
perform better at work and in continuing education,
increase salary and seniority in your career path
stick with and complete your choice of education program on time
build your capacity to accomplish more, with greater confidence
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10 minutes
Scientifically valid interest inventory, supported by published research
Teaches person-environment fit and Holland’s Theory of Career Choice
Includes 1 retake
Exclusive to Career Key platform
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Identify alternative job options
Decide if additional education makes sense, and if so what program
Identifies your Thriving, Promising and Challenging work and academic environments (no 3 letter codes!)
Browse and save best-fit careers and postsecondary programs from unique, intuitive groups like Engineering Technology and Visual Arts
Tailor your exploration to fit your unique needs like duration and type of program: choose from 400+ careers and 1400+ postsecondary programs
Generate smart ideas with our recommended alternatives and pros/cons for different education programs
Manage My Transition activity and download
ACIP 4 step decision making tool with video and downloads
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View results
Download Profile PDF Reports
Invite other students, reassign unused products
Purchase more as you need them
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Online Transitions Guide to Career Well-Being
Everything in Career Key Discovery - Transitions PLUS
take a snapshot of where you are on your career journey and how you feel about it
learn how career well-being impacts your happiness
save time, focus on what you need most to be happier
identify what’s holding you back and how to get help
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Shows how career well-being fits in with other elements of happiness
Recommends practical next steps to put research into practice to feel better overall
-
5-minute snapshot of where you are on your career decision journey
EdTech Cool Tool Award Finalist
Scientifically valid career decision readiness inventory, supported by published research
Identifies career decision needs and resources to help
PDF Report you can share
Includes 2 retakes
Exclusive to Career Key platform
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Career Change Deluxe Package
Coming in 2024!
Pre-Printed Publications
Career Key Test and Activities Booklet Bundles
4th Edition 2024
This all-in-one 20-page career exploration booklet covers everything your students or clients need to know about themselves, their options and how to make a confident decision. Perfect for your next workshop or class!
ePublications from Career Key
Purchase our online career well-being activities and assessments separately (above).
Explore the only complete, up to date list of college majors that match your personality. Want to purchase online assessments too? The Career Key Student Deluxe Package includes this eBook and more resources.
A 368-page helpful resource for students, adults, educators and counselors alike.
Career Key's manual provides career guidance professionals more details about the assessment's research, development, and application.
For students, families and educators alike, this eBook provides valuable insights and science-based information about aligning career options to an individual’s personality, interests and values.
Free downloads
Our mission is to help students, educators, individuals, businesses and other organizations make decisions that lead to career well-being. These free resources are yours to download and share–it’s our way of helping you and your students and colleagues make informed, intentional educational and career choices.
Common Core State Standards: A Challenge and Opportunity for School Counselors
PDF
Career Key Map of Career Clusters and Pathways
non-commercial use only
PDF
Main Article
ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors the Career Key Test Covers
PDF
Career Key Map to NACE Career Readiness Competencies
The Foundation Skills: Job Skills All Workers Need non-commercial use only
PDF
Main Article