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 7-16), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge at: www.missouriconnections.org.
Effective July 1, 2010
New Missouri Connections Contract Award Announced,
Services to Expand to Adult Job-Seekers
A new licensing contract will allow the state to continue serving students with educational and career planning resources, plus expand the use of the system to adults seeking services at Missouri Career Centers statewide.
- Downloadable logo (jpg)
- "What's The Plan?" video flyer (pdf)
MissouriConnections.org 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:
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 :
Forum Gives Students First Stop on Career Path Community Forum at John F. Hodge High School introduces parents and students to Missouri Connections career-planning program (Three Rivers Publishing co., 11/25/09) |
| Oh, The Places You'll Go! Students Get Early Start on Career Choices (St. Joseph Free Press, 9/29/08) |
| Educators Preparing Tomorrow's Employees Today (Hannibal Courier-Post, 9/1/08) |
For more information about Missouri Connections, contact Tom Schlimpert, supervisor, Guidance and Counseling Services, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, tom.schlimpert@dese.mo.gov, (573) 751-6875.
