Career Exploration and Resources

Career Insights

Did you know that more than one-third of students change their majors and less than ten percent report knowing a great deal about their intended careers? Walters State has several resources to assist students in finding the career that is right for them. Academic advisors guide students through the career decision-making process, connect them with faculty who are experts in their chosen field, and assist in choosing classes that will help students toward their career goals.

Click here for our Backpack to Briefcase Career Readiness Series calendar of events with updates!

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Workshop Resources

Unable to attend a workshop? Visit our Workshop Resources page to access videos and downloadable PDFs. Please, use your MyWS login to access this page.

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Focus 2 - Online Major and Career Exploration

FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, interactive, online career exploration and planning program for current WSCC students. It offers multiple self-assessment and exploration tools which will be very beneficial to your career decision-making process. You will be able to explore the areas of study at Walters State and find occupations that match. Once the assessment is completed, the student can meet with a Student Success Advisor to discuss the results.

Career Exploration and Assessment at Walters State

Whether you're exploring majors or learning information about a career or vocation, we want to help you in that process. Take an online assessment, explore resources or schedule an appointment with an advisor for help in finding what fits you.

How to Setup Your FOCUS 2 ACCOUNT and Log In:

You will need the access code to register.

Access Code: senators

New Users

- Step 1: Create your account by linking to the WSCC FOCUS 2 registration page.
- Step 2: Please remember. you will need the access code to register; the Access Code is: senators.
- Step 3: Complete your registration by creating an account.
- Step 4: After creating an account, the system will prompt you to begin the assessment.

Start Focus 2 Career

Returning Users

- Step 1: Log in here.
- Step 2: Enter your username and password.
- Step 3: After you log into FOCUS 2, you will be led to your Dashboard.
- Step 4: If you forget your username and / or password, go to FOCUS 2 forgot password page to have this information automatically sent to your email.

Additional Help

What is Focus 2?

Further Help with FOCUS 2

Getting Started with FOCUS 2

Major selection and career decision making starts here.

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Introduction to Career Planning

What is career and education planning?

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Using FOCUS 2 Summary

FOCUS 2 is designed to walk you through your career planning process.

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Once you complete the FOCUS 2 assessment, it is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment with an advisor, or contact the Student Success Center at 423.318.2337.

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