Career Planning

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Choosing a career path is a big step — and you don’t have to take it alone. At the Â鶹´«Ã½ (CWI), we’re committed to equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to make confident, informed decisions about your future.

Whether you’re launching your journey, ready to join the workforce, or aiming to grow your career, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Explore the resources below and take that next step with clarity and confidence.

Handshake

Explore jobs and internships, get career coaching, connect with employers and work-study positions, and more through Handshake, available to students and alumni.  

MyPlan Assessment Tool

Prepare for your future with , a free career assessment tool for CWI students, to assist you in making decisions about your education and future career. 

  • Select the Account tab and Create Free Account. 
  • Choose a username and password. 
  • Enter the code Y52D477P.
  • Once your account is created, visit the Assessment Tab to take the Personality, Interest, Skills, and Values assessments.
  • Review your results, and explore different career options. 
  • Contact your advisor to go over your results and create a plan.

Additional Resources & Opportunities

9882 Local Resources

Idaho Department of Labor

  • : Learn about Idaho’s top jobs, which industries are growing the fastest, and which are declining.
  • : Find data for occupations in Idaho based on salary, number of people employed, annual openings, education requirements, and more. 
    • Enter keywords related to your preferred job or occupation, search common industries, see hot jobs, or show all occupations by selecting Show Me Everything.
    • Utilize the filters to narrow your search by wage, education level, or location within the state. 

Next Steps Idaho

  • : Utilize interactive quizzes and planning tools to explore how your interests can translate into a rewarding career, then make a plan to get there. 
9882 National Resources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • : View lists of fastest growing or highest paying jobs, or look up occupations of interest for detailed information and employment statistics.

U.S. Department of Labor

  • : Learn about what industries are growing or declining. Also a centralized place to look up occupations of interest and get job market data for whichever state you are interested in.
  • : Find occupations that match your personality, abilities, or values and get a summary of occupational and job market information.
9882 Real Work Insights

While reviewing data is important, it is equally as important to talk to people in the field you plan to go into. Professionals working in the field can give you more of a real-life perspective on the job market for that profession, as well as a better sense of what the job looks like day-to-day and how well it really fits your criteria.

  • Informational Interviews: Sit down with someone working in your intended career field and ask questions about their job, the job market, and how to make yourself competitive.
  • Networking Events: Attend networking events at colleges, universities, and within the community to connect with employers and professionals and ask questions.
  • Professional Organizations: Connect with relevant professional organizations for your career field to learn more and meet people who can help you achieve your goals.

Questions?

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Work-Based Learning Center
Work-Based Learning Center
208.562.2562
wblc@cwi.edu
Academic Building
Nampa Campus Academic Building
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