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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Texas College and Career Resource Site from TEA

The Texas Education Agency announced the launch of a new free online college and career planning website for Texas students, parents and educators.

The Texas College & Career resource site, www.texascollegeandcareer.org, provides information about college options, academic and financial preparation for college, higher education admissions and career research.
 
The website provides portfolio building tools that include a career interest and values survey, career profiles with emphasis on high-growth career paths, college awareness, college search and match tools, resume building, interviewing skills, college application and essay guidance and college admission portfolios.

View the press release here:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/news_release.aspx?id=2147509311