Figuring out what you want to do after high school can be tough. Below are resources that can help you navigate your career options and find what may be a good fit for your future. Use the drop down menu to explore additional topics.
Xello
Every year, students will have the opportunity in class to use a new program called Xello. Students can take career inventories, research careers, interact virtually with professionals in a variety of career interests, plan for high school classes, create a resume, and more!
Students may access their Xello accounts anytime through the year. Follow the instructions below to log in to your account:
1. Go to www.clever.com and click the "Log in as a student" button in the top right corner
2. Search for Ionia High School
3. Click "Log in with google" and enter your dawggle email and password
4. Once you are logged into your Clever portal, scroll down to More Apps and click the Xello button
Students may access their Xello accounts anytime through the year. Follow the instructions below to log in to your account:
1. Go to www.clever.com and click the "Log in as a student" button in the top right corner
2. Search for Ionia High School
3. Click "Log in with google" and enter your dawggle email and password
4. Once you are logged into your Clever portal, scroll down to More Apps and click the Xello button
Resources for Career Exploration & Research
Occupational Outlook Handbook: the Nation's premier source for career information! The profiles cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections from 2018-2028
--> http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information: this website provides the latest information on Michigan's most in-demand career fields through 2026 --> https://milmi.org/
Career Coach: designed through Grand Rapids Community College, this website allows students to take a career assessment, as well as research current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and education/training --> https://grcc.emsicc.com/
Collegeboard Career Exploration: this website allows students to search for careers based on their interests and provides information on the type of education needed to obtain that career --> https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers
Best Website for Students Exploring Jobs & Careers: all these sites have been vetted for their language accessibility for English Language Learners --> http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/28/the-best-websites-for-students-exploring-jobs-careers/
Michigan Hot 50 Careers Poster --> https://milmi.org/Portals/198/publications/Hot_50_Poster_2026.pdf?ver=2018-10-30-084529-207
--> http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information: this website provides the latest information on Michigan's most in-demand career fields through 2026 --> https://milmi.org/
Career Coach: designed through Grand Rapids Community College, this website allows students to take a career assessment, as well as research current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and education/training --> https://grcc.emsicc.com/
Collegeboard Career Exploration: this website allows students to search for careers based on their interests and provides information on the type of education needed to obtain that career --> https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers
Best Website for Students Exploring Jobs & Careers: all these sites have been vetted for their language accessibility for English Language Learners --> http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/02/28/the-best-websites-for-students-exploring-jobs-careers/
Michigan Hot 50 Careers Poster --> https://milmi.org/Portals/198/publications/Hot_50_Poster_2026.pdf?ver=2018-10-30-084529-207
Resources for Job Searches & Employment Preparation
Manpower: Manpower matches employers with people looking for work. They help job seekers discover careers that fit their personality traits and can help them build a career path. They also offer a free tuition programs through the University of Phoenix to help candidates learn/improve their skills. --> https://www.manpower.com/wps/portal/ManpowerUSA/home
Michiganworks Job Seekers: This local agency will help job seekers identify their strengths, find a job, and will assist with resumes and interviewing skills. There is also a service center located at 301 W. Main Street. --> https://www.michiganworks.org/job-seekers/
Student Edge: search for jobs, build a resume, & complete a job-ready checklist to help prepare for interviews --> https://studentedge.org/jobs
Resume builder for High School Students --> https://hschoolresume.com/
Interview skills for high school students --> https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-interview-tips-for-high-school-students-2062238
Cover Letter Writing Tips --> https://resume-help.org/cover_letter_tips.htm
Review a list of job seeking tips here.
Michiganworks Job Seekers: This local agency will help job seekers identify their strengths, find a job, and will assist with resumes and interviewing skills. There is also a service center located at 301 W. Main Street. --> https://www.michiganworks.org/job-seekers/
Student Edge: search for jobs, build a resume, & complete a job-ready checklist to help prepare for interviews --> https://studentedge.org/jobs
Resume builder for High School Students --> https://hschoolresume.com/
Interview skills for high school students --> https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-interview-tips-for-high-school-students-2062238
Cover Letter Writing Tips --> https://resume-help.org/cover_letter_tips.htm
Review a list of job seeking tips here.