Find Your Path
Not sure what you want to do after school? That's okay. You don't have to have your entire life figured out today. Start by discovering what interests you — then explore the paths that can help you turn those interests into a future.
What should I go to school for?
College isn't the only path. Explore what fits you.
A four-year degree isn't required for every successful career. Explore careers based on what you enjoy doing and learn what education or training may be required.
Healthcare
Explore careers such as nursing, medical assisting, radiology, respiratory therapy, counseling, pharmacy, emergency medical services, physical therapy, and other healthcare professions.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Explore accounting, marketing, human resources, management, finance, sales, real estate, entrepreneurship, and business ownership.
Technology
Explore cybersecurity, information technology, software development, networking, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technology careers.
Skilled Trades
Explore welding, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, automotive technology, construction, industrial maintenance, and other skilled trades.
Education & Human Services
Explore teaching, counseling, psychology, social work, childcare, nonprofit leadership, and community services.
Public Safety & Government
Explore law enforcement, firefighting, emergency services, government careers, public administration, and other public service opportunities.
Military & Service
Explore Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, ROTC, military education benefits, career training, and service opportunities.
Creative Careers
Explore graphic design, photography, fashion, beauty, cosmetology, content creation, media, communications, and other creative industries.
Find Your Fit
What Kind of Career Might Fit You?
Take a short career interest assessment designed to help you think about your strengths, interests, work preferences, and goals.
An assessment does not determine your future. It is simply a starting point to help you discover careers you may want to learn more about.
Find My PathYou may be asked questions like:
- Do you enjoy helping people solve problems?
- Would you rather work with people, technology, ideas, or your hands?
- Do you prefer structure or flexibility?
- Would you rather work primarily indoors or outdoors?
- Do you enjoy leading, creating, building, organizing, teaching, or investigating?
- How important are salary, flexibility, stability, travel, and work-life balance to you?
Once you pick a career, explore:
- What does this person actually do?
- How much education is required?
- Do I need college, trade school, certification, military training, or an apprenticeship?
- How long does training take?
- What is the typical salary range?
- Are jobs available in this career?
- What opportunities are available in Louisiana?
- What could advancement look like?
Career Explorer
See What It Takes to Get There
Once you've identified a career you're interested in, explore what the job actually involves, what education or training is required, how long it takes, what skills you'll need, typical salary ranges, and what opportunities are available in Louisiana.
Job Opportunities
Ready to Work?
Explore employment opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, summer jobs, and entry-level career opportunities.
Explore Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn through registered apprenticeship programs.
Explore ApprenticeshipsInterview Preparation
Prepare for interviews and learn professional communication.
Interview PreparationEducation & Training
Choose the Path That Fits Your Goal
Once you know what career interests you, LIT House can help you explore the education or training needed to pursue it.
Need Someone to Help You Figure It Out?
You Don't Have to Make These Decisions Alone.
Through LIT House mentorship, young people may be connected with mentors and professionals who can help them explore careers, education, training, and personal goals. Imagine being interested in nursing and having the opportunity to talk to a nurse. Interested in entrepreneurship? Meet a business owner. Interested in the military? Talk with someone who serves.
Exposure + Information + Mentorship = Better Decisions.