Resources for Reconnectors

Are you ready to start making your way to a certificate or degree program? Whether you have some college and want to finish your degree, or if this is the first time you have thought about going to college, we’ll be there for you every step of the way until you graduate.​​




Reconnect Stories

People from all walks of life are completing their degrees with Tennessee Reconnect - here are some of their stories.


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Free Assessments and Outside Resources

The SDS is based on the use of six occupational types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (RIASEC). Individuals answer questions about their aspirations, activities, competencies, occupations, and other self-estimates and discover occupations that best fit their interests and skills.




The MBTI is a widely used assessment for understanding individual differences and uncovering new ways to work and interact with others. It shows students how their type affects their career exploration and discusses the benefits of choosing a job that is a good fit for their type.



This assessment can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do. The O*Net Interest Profile helps you decide what kinds of careers you might want to explore. This free assessment is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.



Take this assessment to understand your learning style. Understanding how you learn will help you improve your study/note-taking/course review practices.



The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is a 70-question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type.

American Institute for Research’s (AIR) College Measures, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), and Gallup – with funding from USA Funds have created a tool designed to address the challenge of measuring what kind of return a graduate can expect from an investment in different degrees, and which degrees or majors lead to self-sustaining employment.
This planning tool uses data from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development are linked to provide information on the Return on Investment of public postsecondary education in Tennessee. If you are looking at more than one degree program, or know which program you want to complete, this tool will provide information on expected salary and job opportunities in Tennessee.


At TN Work-Learn-Earn, you can explore careers in Tennessee that are in demand. Information is available about education requirements and anticipated salaries in high-demand pathways in the state. If you are not sure what direction you would like to go with your career, this is a great starting place.

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