Job Exploration Counseling can include a variety of activities to help people explore and reach their career goals. Rehabilitation career counselors work with people with disabilities to explore their interests and abilities, short- and long-term career goals, jobs available in the local economy, and issues related to disability and employment.

Job Exploration Counseling fosters motivation and helps people explore opportunities so they can make informed decisions about the future. Developing career awareness helps people decide on a career path and learn about the skills and requirements needed to be successful in that field.

Job Exploration Counseling might include discussions and information on the following:

Counseling on all or some of these topics can help a person identify career options and develop a plan to achieve employment goals.

The job seeker should not be limited due to a disability. Interest inventories are a powerful tool and can be used as a starting point for job exploration.

You can learn more about accessing services in your community by contacting Project E3’s Technical Assistance Center.

• To learn more about Job Exploration Counseling, visit Project E3’s research database and resource library.
• Want to talk with others about Job Exploration Counseling? Join Project E3’s Community of Practice!