Employmentanyone can work
Everyone has talents. While you are a teenager, is a great time to explore your talents, interests, and abilities. Then think about what kind of job might be good for you.
Anyone can work - even if you have a disability.
Did you know?99.9% of people's first jobs are not their DREAM JOB!
Exploring WorkThings to Do
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Explore Work
There are lots of things you can do as a teen to explore what kind of jobs you may be interested in doing as an adult.
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Try New Things
Not sure what you are good at? Get involved in new activities at school, home, or in your community to find out!
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Experiment
Try lots of jobs. This will help you find out more about what you like and what you don't!
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Find Out More
Find a job you like? Find out more about what's it's really like to do that job!
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Before StartingThings to Ask
What Am I Good At?
What do I like to do? What jobs sound interesting to me? Don’t know? Then try some of these self-assessments to find out how your interests and skills can be used in a job. Dream big and have high expectations!
Self-Assessment Tools:
Learn more about what you like to do and how your interests can help you get the job you want in the future.
What Do I Need to Do to Get the Job I Want?
Are there supports and services to help me get the training I need for the job I want? Are companies hiring for this job? What does it pay?
Career Planning:
Once you have an idea of about what types of jobs or careers may be a good fit for your abilities and talents, it’s time to find out more about a job you are interested in.