Welcome to FOCUS 2, an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system for Bristol Community College students!

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Focus 2 Overview

Focus 2 Career is a comprehensive online career planning system designed to help you navigate the career and educational planning process. This section provides a thorough overview of all features and resources within the platform.

Overview Video

https://youtu.be/9Qvqqi6NCzM?si=Je3s43l9tSVKN-_5

1. Career Planning Foundations

These assessments measure your baseline readiness and understanding of the career planning process.

• Career Planning Readiness: Gauges how much you already know about career planning and how prepared you are to make a decision.
• Academic Strengths: Evaluates your self-perception of your performance in various academic subjects.
• Am I Career Ready?: Assesses your development in "Career Readiness Competencies" (such as critical thinking, communication, and professionalism).
• Professional/Social Graces: Evaluates your awareness of etiquette and soft skills required in a professional environment.

2. Self-Assessments

These core assessments use research-based models to help you discover occupations that align with their personal attributes.

• Work Interest Assessment: Uses the Holland Code (RIASEC) model to identify your interests in Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional environments.
• Values Assessment: Identifies what is important to you in a job, such as high income, independence, or helping others.
• Skills Assessment: Maps your self-reported strengths—such as leadership, technical ability, or creative problem-solving—to compatible career paths.