Major/Career Choice Resources
Getting Started
This Major & Career Choice" Informational Packet will give you lots of great ideas to help you get started making decisions about your major and career.
FOCUS
FOCUS is a computerized system designed to help students with career and educational planning. The FOCUS system allows users to learn about career options related to their interests, personality, skills, and values. Users of FOCUS learn how to make realistic decisions about their goals and plans, ways to self-manage their careers and the importance of adaptability in these times of change. New users will be asked to create an account and enter an institutional keycode. Please use the following institutional keycode: ycp397
What Can I Do With A Major In...?
The What Can I Do With A Major In...? website allows you to explore numerous career options for any major.
O-NET
The O-NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
Career Spots Videos
Check out these helpful videos for more great ideas!
YCP's Annual Fall "Majors Fair"
The Majors Fair is a fantastic event that allows students an opportunity to meet and interact with faculty members who teach in a variety of academic majors and minors here at the college. In the past, Career Services has received extremely positive feedback from students who attended the event and felt that it helped them to gain valuable information and insight in a convenient setting. The goal of the Majors Fair is to assist attendees to make informed decisions in selecting their programs of study. Check back early in the Fall 2009 semester to find the date for the 2009-2010 event.
