All programs are available in the Career Planning Center and many of these programs are also available online. Following is a list of our licensed computer programs and online access information.
Bridges Choices Explorer, Choices Planner and Ability Profiler
Choices Explorer --- Obtain up-to-date information on specific careers, such as current salary, education requirements and labor market trends. Explore career and education options and read interviews with people doing interesting work.
Choices Planner -- Learn about yourself with assessments and connect your course plans, post-secondary options and career goals.
Ability Profiler -- Assessment results give you an understanding of your abilities in arithmetic reasoning, computation, vocabulary, three-dimensional space, name comparison and object matching, and demonstrates the relevance between aptitude scores and the world of work
Web site: Bridges
Site ID : 0001236
Password: cypress
Ability Profiler Password: begin
Chronicle Career Library/Occupational Briefs
Presents information on more than 2,000 occupational titles, including comprehensive occupational descriptions, ranging from those that require a high school diploma or less, through professional careers; that's
more than 95% of the jobs in the workforce.
Web site: Chronicle Career Library
To obtain Access Code, do one of the following:
1) call the Career Planning Center at (714) 484-7120
2) e-mail careercenter@cypresscollege.edu and receive the Logon instructions within 2-3 business days.
3) meet with a Career Counselor
4) enroll in a Career Class
DISCOVER
An Internet-based career and educational planning program offering guidance and information to help you make important decisions. The program has research-based career-relevant assessments, World-of-Work Map, a comprehensive developmental guidance process, and a complete & current database of information.
You do not need to be a student at Cypress College to use this program, however you must be issued an individual User ID from the Career Planning Center to access this program.
Web site: DISCOVER
To obtain Access Code, do one of the following:
1) call the Career Planning Center at (714) 484-7120
2) e-mail careercenter@cypresscollege.edu and receive the Logon instructions within 2-3 business days.
3) meet with a Career Counselor
4) enroll in a Career Class
EUREKA
This powerful, user-friendly computer program contains a tremendous amount of valuable career information. Features include:
Occupations (description, pay, labor outlook, preparation, etc.)
Programs of Study (schools offering majors and degree programs), Industries (e.g. banking, construction, insurance, telecommunications, etc.)
Financial Aid, Owning your Own Business, and
MicroSkills (measuring and matching skills to career possibilities).
The online version of this program is valuable, however, the most complete and comprehensive version of this program is available in the Career Planning Center.
Web site: EUREKA
Click on Enter Site ID Code (dark blue box on
left side of page) Under the Student/Client section,
type EUREKA Site ID Code: J1DJUXH
Facts on File
Accurate and current Online Reference Databases that are curriculum-oriented and interactive covering a wide range of subjects, such as history, science, careers, literature, geography, and more. Each subject-specific database offers you an unprecedented depth of coverage -- with extensively hyperlinked full-text records, citation information, and a wide range of printable resources.
SIGI-3
As of January 2010, the Career Planning Center no longer has a site license for SIGI-3. Please choose one of the other online career programs.
Vocational Biographies Online
With this program you can career shadow up to 1,001 persons from across America. Click on one of the 7 search buttons at the top of the page. You will get a list of titles. Click on one of the titles and the career story will appear for you to read or print.
WinWay Résumé program
Available only
in the Career Planning Center, this program helps YOU create a professional looking résumé, while instructing you on the basics of résumé writing.