Career Information for 6th - 12th Grade

Palacios Junior High

Listed below are resources and books you can use for your children in grades 6-8. Click on the links to be directed to the site. If you are in search of something specific please feel free to reach out to our Career and Technical Education (CTE) department and we would be delighted to help.

Sites:

Xello- Career Exploration program used from K-12th to track student interest, build resume, teacher recommendations and assistance with college application

Jobs I can have when I grow up- Video by HighlightKids, they also have great videos on how things are made

Meet the Helpers-Video on Lineworkers from Knowitall.org

Meet the Helpers-Video on 911 Operator from Knowitall.org

Meet the Helpers- Video on Meterologist from Knowitall.org

Pop a Job- Students play a spelling game to determine the job on the board

SciGirls-Is your daugher interested in STEM? Here is show and activities that promotes STEM to young ladies

EngineerGirl- Information about being an Engineering (various types), what it takes to get into college and club/program information

MyNextMove- Career exploration search engine

TexasCrews- This site will help parents and students make informed decisions on types of post-secondary options

Books:

Cool Careers in Sports by: Audra Wallace

Animal Hospital: Rescuing Urban Wildlife by: Julia Coey

So, You want to Work with Animals by: J. M. Bedell

What Is an Archaeologist? by: Libby Romero

Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business by: Alex Kahan

What Is a Scientist? by: Barbara Lehn

100 Things to Be When You Grow Up by: Lisa Gerry

Electricians by: Gary Sprott

Will the Civil Engineer by: Chadd Kahlsdorf

You Wouldn't Want to Live without Nurses by: Fiona Macdonald

Special Effects Make-up Artist by: Jonathan Craig

Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning

Palacios High School

Listed below are resources and books you can use for your children in grades 9-12. Click on the links to be directed to the site. If you are in search of something specific please feel free to reach out to our Career and Technical Education (CTE) department and we would be delighted to help.

Sites:

Xello- Career Exploration program used from K-12th to track student interest, build resume, teacher recommendations and assistance with college application

EngineerGirl- Information about being an Engineering (various types), what it takes to get into college and club/program information

MyNextMove- Career exploration search engine

TexasCrews- This site will help parents and students make informed decisions on types of post-secondary options

Occupational Outlook- See what is trending in our area and around the country

Texas Reality Check- Will you be able to afford the lifestyle you want?

Texas Oncourse- College and Career Preparation