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FOCUS is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool for use by college students. It will enable you to self-assess your career relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. Students who use FOCUS make better decisions about their goals and plans and learn how to self-manage their careers.

Use FOCUS to help you choose or change your major and also to verify your preferences or early choice of a career field.

Use these links to get started on FOCUS

You can log on to an account you’ve already created…or
Create a new account using “cougars” as the Access Code
Then meet with us to discuss the results!

• A fun and efficient way to explore careers!
• Discover career fields you did not even know existed and learn what it takes to get there.
• Save your favorites to help guide your college and/or career discussions with your family and Career Development Staff.
• Use the advice to further educate yourself on your favorite careers, complete prerequisites, and pursue internships and job openings.
• Search By: Industry, Career Title, College Major, or Keyword.

Whether you are exploring majors or careers or preparing for a job interview Candid Career has the videos to help!

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Cultural competency is important for college graduates. Our communities continue to grow more diverse and our workforce as well. Understanding and collaborating effectively with people of all different backgrounds is important to employers in various sectors. Through the Uthrive platform, we are happy to offer the opportunity to LCCC students to complete a free training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, earning a certificate of completion at the end!

Explore U-Thrive Career Educational Services (Enrollment Key: LCCCDEISTU23)