What is DISCOVER?
Discover is a complete computer-based career information and planning program that is designed to meet the career and educational needs of the students. It provides guidance and information to help students make important career and educational decisions. Discover is part of ACT. Discover is divided into different components.
- INVENTORIES – There are 3 different inventories that the students will take:
- INTERESTS
- ABILITIES
- VALUES
Results from the Interest Inventory will suggest which career areas best fit the student’s
interests. Results from the Abilities Inventory will suggest career areas that best fit what the student estimates his/her abilities or strengths to be. Results from the Values Inventory will suggest career areas that are more likely to contribute to his/her work satisfaction.
2. MAJORS – You can get information on any career.
3. OCCUPATIONS - You can get information on a civilian or a military career.
4. SCHOOLS –
- 4 Year College
- 2 Year College
- Vocational/Technical School
