LibGuides: Middle & High School Resources: College and Career Prep

Brainfus HelpNow - eParachute

Explore college majors and career changes using Brainfuse HelpNow's eParachute service. eParachute is an online service that combines the time-tested “self inventory” methods of What Color is Your Parachute? with unique data algorithms to help users discover their strengths and interests, and then to explore potential careers, academic courses, and college majors that best fit their profile.

Brainfuse HelpNow
HelpNow offers free, online homework help for K-12 and adult learners. Connect with a live tutor daily between 2PM and 11PM to receive online homework help in a variety of subjects, including writing, FAFSA, and language learning. Videos, flashcards, study tools, test prep, and other resources are available 24 hours a day.

Explore Careers and Prepare for Standardized Tests

LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
Provides access to practice tests and online mini-courses to help students, recent immigrants, and job seekers. Available practice tests include the S.A.T., A.C.T., Advanced Placement, G.R.E., Civil Service, Citizenship Exam, TOEFL, and many more.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Previously known as Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of online courses and tutorials in seven different languages to help you learn about leadership, career searching, software, marketing, and many other skills essential to the job market. These self-paced courses include videos that vary from a few minutes long to multi-hour courses with downloadable exercise files. With the new upgrade, you also have access to the LinkedIn Learning app!
Please use your library barcode and pin to log into the upgraded LinkedIn Learning. If using the app, the library code is slcl.
SkillMill
SkillMill by Interplay Learning offers skilled trades training courses online on HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical and more. Develop skills at your own pace through expert-led video lessons and digital training simulations. Registration is required.
Treehouse
Treehouse is an online learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Complete the registration form to access Treehouse. Once your request is processed, Treehouse will send you an email confirming your account. Please be patient as account creation may take a few days. Library account holders may only have ONE account with Treehouse.
Brainfuse JobNow
JobNow provides support for individuals on the job market. Connect with live career coaches to receive one-on-one assistance through every step of the job search, including resume help and practice interviews. Career coaches are available daily between 2PM and 11PM. Optimal Resume is also provided within JobNow.

Middle & High School Resources

Virtual Program - College Readiness

Volunteering at SLCL

Brainfus HelpNow - eParachute

Explore Careers and Prepare for Standardized Tests