Panther Path to Career Success

At Craven Community College, we're dedicated to helping you identify your passions and career aspirations. Our experienced advisors will work closely with you to explore your interests, assess your skills, and guide you toward the academic program that best aligns with your goals.

Below, we've compiled a list of resources that will guide you through career exploration so you're equipped to make informed decisions about your future. Get started on your Panther Path to career success today!

Let's start by creating a College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account. This will ensure that our advisors can access your assessments and support you effectively on your academic journey.

Create Your Account
- Visit CFNC.org, click on "Create an Account" and follow the prompts to set up your profile.
Connect to Craven Community College
- Navigate to the "Your Profile" section.
- Search for Craven Community College under the "School Connections" tab and select it.
Share Your Assessments
- Once connected, our advisors will be able to view your assessments and help tailor your education plan.

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Discover your interests, skills, and values using tools at NCCareers.org.

Interest Finder: Discover careers that align with your personal interests.
Skills Matcher: Match your current skills with potential career paths.
Work Values Sorter: Identify the type of work environment that suits your values.
Reality Check: Estimate the income necessary to support your desired lifestyle.

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Connect your self-assessment results with suitable career options and explore the job market.

Occupations: Get detailed information on various jobs, required education, and typical salaries.
- Career Clusters: Filter by Career Clusters on the left menu to see groups of related jobs that share similar skills or themes.
- NC's Hot Jobs: Filter by Map/Location on the left menu to view high-demand jobs in specified North Carolina regions.

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Research programs at Craven CC and meet with an advisor to align your education and career goals.

Explore program offerings: Look through our wide variety of programs to see what interests you.
Meet with an advisor: Consult with one of our experienced advisors to match your program with your interests and career goals.
Discover financial aid opportunities: See if you're eligible for financial aid and scholarships.