Career Exploration & Civic Engagement

Get Involved! Explore your future career while helping in the community!

Why should you get involved in civic engagement?

A great résumé builder; makes your skills and accomplishments stand out
Narrow down your career path- confirm or refute what you may be thinking of pursuing
It encourages: time management skills, teamwork, professional job skills
Reduces stress, helps to create a connection with the community, and proven to be healthier

Major Maps - This resource shows the recommended course sequence for all Hood College majors and provides career exploration resources as well.

ONET - Developed by the federal government, this site provides the largest compendium of career information. Search my industry or job titles. Get recommended educational background information, national and state salary data, and more! Take the Career Profiler assessment to learn more about your interests.

What Can I Do With This Major - Explore different industries and business sectors that utilize different majors. Find affiliated links to more career explorations sites.

Places to Volunteer:

American Red Cross
Advanced Biofuels USA
Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County
Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic
Community Living, Inc.
Daybreak Adult Day Services
Frederick Police Department
Frederick Rescue Mission
Girls on the Run Frederick County
Habitat for Humanity
Hood College Alternative Breaks
Interfaith Housing Alliance
Literacy Council of Frederick County, Inc.
Million Women Mentors
Mission of Mercy
Peace Corps
Second Street and Hope
The ARC of Frederick County
The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
4K for Cancer - Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
United Way
Wags for Hope
...click here to see many more!

Career Exploration & Civic Engagement

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