Research from the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center identified the importance of grit for measuring perseverance and student outcomes. Students can take this 10-question assessment to learn where they fall along the Grit Scale.
Grit
Job-Applications.com
This website provides tools for interviewing and applying directly to jobs online.
Jung Typology Test
A personality test based on Carl Jung's and Isabel Briggs Myers' approach to personality. Results of this test will help you identify careers, colleges, and job training programs most suitable for your personality type.
O*NET OnLine
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) OnLine has detailed career descriptions for use by students, counselors, job seekers, and others. Counselor resources include the Career Exploration Tools, O*NET OnLine, and OnLine's Skills Search. Students can learn more about a specific occupation from My Next Move or discover occupations suited for them through the Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler assessments.
Pennsylvania Career Zone
This website provides tools and assessments for career exploration and preparation.
Re-Engagement Center Intake Form
School counselors can use this sample intake form to gather information about student's background, supports needed, and future plans.
Re-Engaging Disconnected Youth in Washington, DC
This excerpt describes local efforts supporting disconnected youth in Washington, DC, including public charter and alternative education programs, GED preparation programs, GED/workforce development blended programs, job training programs, and other programs.