Did you know that the University of Alaska offers a web-based tool called Career Coach to help individuals explore careers?

Did you know that the University of Alaska offers a web-based tool called Career Coach to help individuals explore careers that match their interests and discover postsecondary programs to prepare them for success?

With Career Coach, Alaskans can easily browse current job postings in the state, access labor market and wage data, learn about workforce education or training opportunities available through the University of Alaska system, and find out what education or training is necessary for various careers. The program was developed in partnership with Lightcast, a leading labor market analytics firm.

Career Coach is designed to be used by individuals at all stages of their careers, from high school and college students entering the workforce to professionals looking to advance or switch careers. Military service members can even use their military occupation code to match their current job with civilian occupations.

One of the standout features of Career Coach is its personalized career tools. Users can take online assessments that match their interests and personality with specific college majors and career paths. Additionally, the program allows you to design a job search based on your current education level and desired wage.

In addition to its user-friendly interface, Career Coach pulls current Alaska and national labor market data from more than 100 sources, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics. This data allows users to size up the potential job market statewide or regionally for a given degree program or career field.

Career Coach is an invaluable resource for Alaskans looking to explore their career and educational options. Visit the Career Coach homepage today to jumpstart your journey toward a fulfilling career or advance an existing career.