The University of Toledo

CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING

Are you . . .

1. Thinking about entering college but just don't know where, when or how to begin?
2. Returning to college after an absence?
3. Uncertain of your career plans or changing your career?
4. An adult learner involved with a variety of life transitions?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions . . . then the Career and Life Planning program is here for you!  

Start planning now to reach your goals.

Clarify Career Goals

• Take an assessment to help identify your key work values, interests and skills, including a link to Ohio Career Information System (OCIS)
• Research potential career options and gain experience
• Make the connection between a major and a career path
• Review decision-making and career planning steps (MyCareerPlan.net)

Define Educational Goals

• Find a UT major or degree and identify the next steps
• Earn academic credit for prior learning experience
• Develop S.M.A.R.T. goals
• Locate tutoring and get more support for Educational Goals

Develop Financial Goals

• Establish a budget (National College Transition Network)
• Try the Financial Aid Easy Planner (College Board's web site)
• Explore options to help pay for college as a transfer student 
• Locate scholarship information at UT and the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning and from outside sources
• More on setting Financial Goals

Meet Personal Goals

• Prepare for the transition to college (About.com)
• Balance commitments to family, work and school (About.com)
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating right
• Identify campus and community resources for your own development and growth

Can't find what you are looking for? Do you have other career-related questions for us?
Need an appointment?

Contact us:

Email: CALL@utoledo.edu   Phone: 419.530.3072

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