Your Career Launchpad Journey Starts Today
This is about you - your future, your goals, your path.
Getting Started:
Build Your Career Portfolio
You’ll kick things off by learning more about yourself—your interests, strengths, and what kind of work might be a good fit. You’ll:
Take career interest surveys
Explore real jobs and industries
Try interactive tools like the Career Buffet
Start building your own Career Portfolio
This is your personal roadmap—something you’ll keep updating as you go.
Up Next:
Training & Skills That Get You Ready
Once your portfolio is underway, we’ll help you build the skills to move forward.
You’ll get:
Postsecondary planning – learn about college, apprenticeships, and training programs
Workplace skills – how to write a resume, ace an interview, and work as part of a team
Self-advocacy – understand your rights, ask for what you need, and grow your confidence
This part is all about preparing for what comes after high school.
Finally:
Step Into Real World Work Experience
Once you’re ready, you’ll get up to 100 hours of paid or unpaid work-based learning.
Visit job sites
Work with real employers
Gain hands-on experience that builds your resume
IWSI America handles the admin stuff—we focus on supporting you.