OhioMeansJobs K-12 – Free Career Planning Tool

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Ohio’s Free Career Planning Tool

Discover interests, explore careers, and build your future!

At OhioMeansJobs K-12, students can:

  • Discover interests: Find out which careers match your passions and explore inĀ­demand jobs.
  • Build a plan: Create a roadmap for high school and beyond, including budget planning, resume-building, and more.
  • Track progress: Use PortfoliOH to log work-based learning experiences and progress toward the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal.

Introducing PortfoliOH

PortfoliOH is Ohio’s free digital resource integrated into the OhioMeansJobs K-12 Student Profile. It helps students record and reflect on real-world experiences like internships, job shadows, school-based projects, and community activities. Document what you learned and the skills you gained, connecting classroom learning to career pathways and building progress to earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal.

Quick Facts

  • OhioMeansJobs K-12 and the PortfoliOH Work-based Learning Tracker are free for Ohio students.
  • Students in grades K-12, with most tools tailored for middle and high school, can use PortfoliOH. Families, teachers, counselors, and business partners can access resources, too.
  • PortfoliOH can be used to track internships, job shadows, school-based projects, and community activities-plus reflections on skills and learning.
  • These resources prepare students for graduation and beyond by providing tools to build resumes, explore programs, and create a plan that aligns experiences with academic and post-high school goals.
  • Need help? Contact your school counselor for login and planning support.

Ready to take the first step towards your dream career? Visit ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov and start exploring today!