The Career Exploration Program is a self-paced, independent study experience for career planning. It will not select a career for you, but it is designed to assist you in making a better informed, more systematic career decision ... whether you are considering a career change, choosing a major, or wanting to find out more about yourself and occupations. 

The course is individualized to meet each participant’s needs and appointments are made at your convenience.  There are 2 options for taking Career Exploration: The first option is to take it FREE as a counseling service.   The second option is to take it for a 1-hour credit.  You begin your Career Exploration process by contacting Career Services on the campus you wish to attend. 

Some of the resources available for your Career Planning Program include:

1.         Interest Inventory:  The Holland Self-Directed Search is a tool that will aid you in grouping your interests into possible occupational themes to explore.

2.        System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI) Plus: SIGI PLUS is a comprehensive, interactive software program that focuses on career decision-making strategies based on work-related values, particularly helpful for the career changer.

3.        Career Abilities Placement Survey (CAPS): The CAPS consists of a battery of  eight ability assessments.  Your results will be profiled into occupational clusters.

4.       Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): The MBTI is one of the most valid and reliable personality instruments used today. The MBTI was created to help people understand personal differences and appreciate the value of those differences. The MBTI provides information about the work environment fit, a list of career areas, and occupational choices. Check with the campus of your choice for specific availability.

5.        FOCUS 2:  A computer program designed especially for the education and career planning of today’s non-traditional as well as traditional student.

6.      Career Planning Folder:  As participants progress through their prescribed program they will be assembling a personalized career planning folder.  This     folder will provide information and be the criteria for successful completion of the course.

7.      Student Employment: Assistance is available for developing job search skills,including resumes and interviewing.  Placement opportunities, both local and   national are listed through www.collegecentral.com/tulsacc/

8.     Counseling: Members of the Career Services counseling staff guide the participants through the program, interpreting assessment results, assisting with information gathering, providing guidance in decision making and goal setting, and making referrals to other helpful resources.  This would include Academic Advisement for curriculum planning.

 Cost Information for Career Exploration

Option 1: CURRENTLY ENROLLED TCC STUDENTS AND ALUMNI MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AS A COUNSELING SERVICE AT NO COST.

Option 2: Current hourly tuition rate (CAR1011 = one-hour college credit)     First-time enrollment also requires a one-time application fee​
To enroll in CAR1011 you must meet all the requirements for admission to TCC.  Please contact Career Services on any campus for more information. 

CAREER PLANNING SERVICES           

• Career Exploration Program … designed to help the undecided major or career changer select an occupational direction; to assist students as they confirm their career decision.
• Includes: written and on-line free assessments for abilities, interests, work-related values and personality
• By appointment; an independent study for credit or as a counseling service to currently enrolled students, alumni and TCC staff

• Computerized current occupational and college information on a walk-in basis

• Internet accessibility to occupational information and college web sites

• Career Planning Workshops

Metro Campus          595-7109

Northeast Campus   595-8419

Southeast Campus  595-7609

West Campus           595-8178

Typefocus provides personality and preference assessments, which can be helpful tools in understanding your strengths.  The link below will take you to the portal for administration of the assessments.  In order to take the assessments, you must obtain an access code from your Academic Strategies instructor. TypeFocus Careers is licensed for use by TCC students only.