Unlock Your Career Potential
Columbia career opportunities and how to overcome barriers to success
We believe you have a set of strengths that can lead you to career success.
Consider this website your tool for discovering career options and identifying your next step.
Find Your Strengths
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Explore your interests
See local apprenticeships
See local career certificates available to earn
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“Using Career Next Steps helped me figure out what I needed to do next to get further in my career. I cannot recommend this website enough.”
Overcome Challenges
You Can Do This!
Learn about ways to overcome barriers to your career success.
“Sometimes you just have to keep going when challenges come up. I’ve been there, and I can see there is always hope.”
-Love Columbia Career Client, now working as a nail tech
“Sometimes you just have to keep going when challenges come up. I’ve been there, and I can see there is always hope.”
-Love Columbia Career Client, now working as a nail tech
Career Paths
Explore local career options that can lead to future opportunities
Education Resources
Get Local Support For Your Education Goals
Resources for Next Steps
Love Columbia Programs
Love Columbia provides individual career coaching and classes to support you in your job search and career development, as well as comprehensive support for other life needs. Learn more about how we can help!
Tips for Employment Success
9 successful Columbia business people share their top tips for anyone wanting to excel in their careers. They discuss qualities that will lead to promotion as well as what makes a successful employee.
Community Programs
Columbia has many community organizations that can help with guidance, training, support, and even financing your career goals. Learn more about the possibilities right here in our community!
Job Search 101
Watch Love Columbia’s video teaching series on job search tips. Topics range from interview preparation to resume building to career-specific tips.