Helping students explore, plan, and find college and career success.
Announcing!
- New look and open navigation
- New Career Cluster videos
- Missouri Connections News Room
- Many new (and free) resources for students and parents
Kuder® News Release (pdf)
General information flyer (pdf)
Letter to School Administrators (pdf)
General Overview - Fall 2008 (pdf)
Downloadable logo (jpg)
What Is Missouri Connections?
Missouri Connections is an online resource sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that takes career planning to a higher level. Designed to guide students through the career planning process, the system opens the door for career awareness, eases students into college and career exploration, and directs preparation for transition into postsecondary education and the world of work. Students (grades 6-14), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge at: www.missouriconnections.org
Missouri Connections is an expansion of the highly successful Missouri College and Career Planning System, powered by Kuder (MCCPS). It is an Internet-based one-stop shop for:
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Career assessment and awareness
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Educational and occupational exploration
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Postsecondary planning
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Career preparation and management
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Job placement
Missouri Connections provides:
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Interactive career exploration features
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Awareness of the 6 Career Paths and 16 Career Clusters
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Tools for creating a plan of study based on Missouri courses and requirements
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Expanded information on educational options and degree choices after high school
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Information on postsecondary education and career options
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Administrative options for schools to upload course lists and custom career plans of study
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Parents section to answer questions on career planning, preview the system's features, learn about career exploration, and more.
Missouri Connections in the News :
| 09/29/2008 | Oh, The Places You'll Go! Students Get Early Start on Career Choices (St. Joseph Free Press) |
| 09/17/2008 | Students Plan for Future Success with Missouri Connections (Market Watch) |
| 09/01/2008 | Educators Preparing Tomorrow's Employees Today (Hannibal Courier-Post) |
Who Can Take Part?
With the efforts of collaborating agencies and organizations, Missouri Connections will be available to all residents within Missouri, including:
Students and Parents
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Educators
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Adults (to be determined)
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For more information about Missouri Connections, contact Missouri Connections' customer service office, National Career Assessment Services, Inc./Kuder, at 800-314-8972 or e-mail Missouri Field Trainer Renee Bales at balesr@kuder.com.
Related Links:
- MCE News Bulletin - December 2007 (pdf)
- MCE News Bulletin - September 2007(pdf)
- MCE News Bulletin - March 2007(pdf)
- Expanding Our Visions - September 2006
JoAnn Harrison Bowlsby, Ed.D., Visions, Inc.
