Computerized Career Guidance

The Computerized Career Guidance Systems are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Be aware that there are times when Career Services is occupied by classes or other groups, so appointments are recommended.

Appointments can be made in person at the Career Services office (D132 on Delta's main campus) or by phone at (989) 686-9072, from Midland/Auburn at (989) 495-4000 Ext. 9072, or from Frankenmuth, Birch Run, Reese and Vassar at (989) 758-3400, Ext. 9072.
You do not have to be a current or former Delta College student to use these resources - the Delta College Career Center is open to the general public.

EUREKA Micro-Skills Inventory

Select skills you would prefer to utilize in an employment setting - 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

EUREKA will:

Describe your personality type and how it relates to career satisfaction
List occupations which require the skills you would like to use
Provide descriptions of occupations

Appointment recommended: 1-1/2 hours for skills identification and computer time

MOIS (Michigan Occupational Information System)

MOIS will help you examine your career preferences in the following areas:

Interests
Areas of Work
Physical Characeristics
Educational levels
Temperaments

MOISCRIPTs (individual descriptions of over 650 occupations) may be printed (2 per appointment). The following information is provided for each occupation:

Nature of the Occupation
Occupational Specialties
Working Conditions and Requirements
Education and Preparation Opportunities
Opportunities for Experience and Methods of Entry
Earnings and Advancement
Employment and Outlook
Sources of Additional Information

Appointment recommended: 1 hour of computer time

SIGI (System of Interactive Guidance Information )

This unique tool compliments the total career guidance decision making process and helps you:

Examine your values, interests and preferred work activities
Prepare a list of occupations to consider
Explore and gather information on careers
Compare the characteristics of two careers side by side
Prepare for a career
Learn how to put your plan into action
Evaluate risks and rewards

Appointment recommended: 1-2 hours computer time

Career Planning on the Web

eDISCOVER

eDISCOVER is an on-line career planning and information program. The main categories are:

Inventories - self assessment of interests, abilities and values.
Occupations - a database of job descriptions and career information
Majors - a detailed list of majors and occupations related to them.
Schools - a database and search engine for schools nation wide.
Job Search - resume, cover letter, interviewing advice, and more.
My portfolio - a place to store information you have gathered from eDISCOVER.

eDISCOVER is password protected, and you must visit the Career Center to establish your personal account.

Link to eDISCOVER

Vocational Biographies

Over one thousand stories from people all across the country. Workday details, responsibilites, satisfactions, frustrations, challenges, working conditions and lifestyles from people actually doing the job.

Vocational Biographies are password protected, and you must visit the Career Center to establish your personal account.

Link to Vocational Biographies