Beyond High School

CAREER

Want to be a Photographer?

How to Start a Photography Business: Step-by-step guide covering niche selection, pricing, legal setup, and marketing

Professional Photographers of America: Certifications, business tools, and career support for photographers

National Press Photographers Association: Career resources and standards for photojournalists

Library of Congress Photography Collection: Learn from historic photography archives and examples

Smithsonian Institution Photography Resources: Educational resources and photography collections

Want to be an Illustrator?

Society of Illustrators: Professional organization supporting illustrators

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators: Resources for illustrators and writers

Library of Congress Illustrations Collection: Study historical illustration work

Want to be a Graphic Designer?

AIGA: Professional design organization with career resources

Library of Congress Poster Collection: Study design and visual communication

Smithsonian Design Resources: Educational design and art collections

Resume & Job Resources

YouthRules!: Federal guidelines for young workers

CareerOneStop: Career exploration, training, and job resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Career outlook, salaries, and job growth

O*NET Online: Detailed job descriptions and skill requirements

WHO am I??

My Next Move Interest Profiler: Discover careers based on your interests

O*NET Interest Profiler: Match your skills to careers

Career Exploration

80,000 Hours: Learn how to choose a meaningful career path

Understanding Careers in the Arts

AIGA: Design career resources and insights

Graphic Artists Guild: Professional resources for designers

Society of Illustrators: Illustration careers and networking

SCBWI: Resources for illustrators

Career Research & Guidance

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Career outlook and job growth

CareerOneStop: Explore careers and wages

O*NET Online: Job descriptions and skills

Set Up Shop - Online

U.S. Small Business Administration: Guides for starting and running a business

SCORE: Free mentorship and business resources

Small Business Development Centers: Local business support and training

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Your College Search & Research

College Navigator: Search and compare colleges

College Scorecard: Compare schools by cost and outcomes

College Board BigFuture: College planning and financial aid

Summer Opportunities & College Prep

PORTFOLIO Readiness

National Portfolio Day: Portfolio reviews with colleges

What to do with your SUMMER

RISD Pre-College: Summer art and design programs

School of Visual Arts Pre-College: NYC summer programs

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College: Art and design programs

Paying for College

FAFSA: Apply for federal financial aid

Fastweb: Scholarship search engine

Scholarships.com: Find scholarships

Gap Year

Gap Year Association: Accredited gap year programs

USA Gap Year Fairs: Events and information

CAREER VIDEOS

Watch Videos of Professionals Artists & Designers!

Library of Congress Video Collections: Educational videos and media resources