Hawai‘i P-20 coordinates the statewide College Application and Exploration Season (CAES) to encourage students to participate in a series of activities that prepare them for college and career. Events are held statewide in various formats, to include virtually and in-person within our communities and schools.
CAES Toolkit
College and Career Planning Resources
- College Is Within Reach Hawai‘i — a website designed for students that provides information and resources about local college planning events, career exploration, college planning and how to pay for college.
- Career One Stop — provides information on interest, skills, and values assessments for career exploration.
- Onet Interest Profiler
- Career Central, Leeward Community College (one-stop resource for students where you can find job postings, information about career-related campus resources and events, local job market information, and more!)
- Workforce Resources, Leeward Community College (students workforce resource center)
- RIASEC Test — UHCC Career Explorer (make sure students print their assessment once they complete)
- Career Cluster Survey — UHCC Career Explorer (Students can complete a career cluster survey)
- Career/Lifestyle Assessment — UHCC Career Explorer (Student can take a life assessment that matches life goals and career goals)
- College Board — (Students can conduct college and scholarship searches as well as explore career options and majors)
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program (Students can take aptitude tests, self assessments and use guided worksheets)
- ACT College and Career Tools (College and career planning resources for students and families)
- Hosting a Decision Day Virtual Event (Example from West Virginia on how to host a virtual Decision Day event for seniors)