Online Resources

Self-Help Pamphlets

Visit this web site to get information on almost any issue that might affect you or a loved one, including

• alcohol and substance abuse
• depression
• eating disorders
• grieving
• relationships
• sexual assault and abuse
• stress
• trauma

The NCC Counseling Department does not assume responsibility for the quality of these pamphlets or their content. This is for informational purposes only.

Career Counseling Resources

We have chosen Focus 2, an online career guidance system to assist you. For more information on what the FOCUS 2 assessment can do for you, see this document.

Use these links to get started on Focus 2:

• To log on to an existing account, click here.
• To create a new account, click here.
• Your access code to create a new account is - spartan

Step 1: Career Assessment
Finding the right career starts with having a full understanding of your interests, skills, personality and values. Focus 2 will provide you with this information. If you want to take the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test or the Strong Interest Inventory, please call 610-861-5346 (Bethlehem) or 570-620-9221 (Monroe) and ask the secretary to make an appointment to meet with a counselor. Phone appointments can be made if necessary.

Step 2: Occupational Research
Finding out more about careers that interest you is an important step in your planning process. We recommend that you research as many careers as possible to give you the broadest possible range from which to choose. This search can be done on Focus 2.

Information About Specific Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Princeton Review, Career Information

CareerOneStop Videos

NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Resources

General Information About Potential Careers of Interest

America's Career InfoNet

Step 3: What Can I Do With A Major In...?
Matching the right major for your career objective can be difficult. Likewise, if you know what you want to study, you will still need to research what types of careers are available for graduates with degrees in your field.

Log on to Focus 2 for information on what majors prepare you for certain careers. Career prospects, work responsibilities and salary ranges for careers are provided.

Information About NCC's Majors
If you are a currently enrolled credit student at Northampton Community College (whether on campus or at a distance) and would like further career planning services, call the Counseling Office at (610) 861-5342 for our Bethlehem Campus or (570) 620-9221 for our Monroe Campus.

Finding the right career starts with having a full understanding of your interests, skills and values. Try these sites for help with pinpointing what might be the best match for you.