How to Explore Majors & Careers
Get Help at the Freeman Center
There are endless possibilities and options when it comes to choosing a major and future career, which can be exciting as well as overwhelming. Our Career Specialists at the Freeman Center are here to guide you through the exploration and help you decide on a major and future career best for you.
Meet with a Career Specialist
During your appointment with a Career Specialist, you will get one-on-one help with exploring careers and majors. We will set you up on the path to a successful future through career exploration, career assessments, and expert help throughout the entire process.
Career Specialist Appointment
Workshops at the Freeman Center
Access workshops that give you an inside look and prepare you for your future internship or job including:
- Discovery
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- What's Next?
Start Your Career Exploration at Home
PCC's Career Coach is an online tool to help you explore careers and related programs at PCC. Start with their career survey to learn more about your strengths and interests. Based on the survey results, you will receive career suggestions that can help you define your career path and select a relevant major at PCC.
Additional Career Exploration Resources
Use the following resources to continue your self-guided Career Exploration.
Eureka
Gather information about occupations including training and education needed, salary, job growth, duties and work environment. Discover colleges that offer the major or program you are interested in. Create an account using the Site ID Code: HMYIWUC.
California Career Zone
Learn about your interests, work values, and skills. Build a budget for the lifestyle you’d like to live. Look for and gather information on occupations that will help you pay for that lifestyle.
O*Net OnLine
Gather information about occupations that connect with your interests and access detailed descriptions of the world of work.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Gather data on industry and labor market trends and explore potential occupations.