Career Ideas for Teens: Outside Resources

Learn about different career categories, how to prepare in high school, what you have to do after high school to enter the fields, and how much money you might earn.

Finding a job can be a challenge for youth. They must determine what careers are available, what their interests are, and what skills they have or need to develop. Numerous resources are available to help youth get a sense of their interest and skills as well as gain employment experience and learn about employment opportunities.

Explore our collection of videos on hundreds of different careers. Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.

Missouri Career Pathways is a statewide, collaborative initiative that supports the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Show-Me Success program goal that all Missouri students will graduate ready for success. Partners in the program include state agencies, key employers, employer organizations, secondary and postsecondary institutions and community organizations working to increase the number of Missouri youth who attain a postsecondary credential with value in the market and are poised for success in high-demand occupations with a living wage.

Find federal data on industries, employment statistics, salary information, and more on tons of career options.

Learn about different careers including job summaries, education needed, median pay, job outlook, work environment, and more.