TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The Kansas Department of Labor's Labor Market Information division has partnered with Geographic Solutions to create a new website focused on students and career seekers. The website is called Today's Occupations, Tomorrow's Opportunities, or T.O.T.O., a reference to Dorot hy's cairn terrier in the Wizard of Oz. It is designed to help students and career seekers explore different career paths. The department says the website features self-service tools so people can explore their interests, develop potential career paths, and find employment opportunities in Kansas. It also features specially curated worksheets and guides that offer direction on career development, job searching strategies, and interview preparation for facilitators. Stocks fall in a manic Monday after Trump doubles down on tariffs Other features include: Wizard of Jobs – Reality CheckHelps users estimate the salary needed for their desired lifestyle, bridging the gap between financial planning and career decision-making. Virtual Career Center – Comprehensive Career Exploration and PlanningConnects users to localized occupation data and education and training programs aligned with their interests and salary goals. It also provides real-time Kansas job postings, résumé and interview preparation tools, and access to apprenticeships and internships. Electronic Portfolio – Portable Record of Career Development and ReadinessTracks student progress through personalized dashboards and profiles, saving interest inventories, preferred careers and programs, and other career development activities and artifacts. Curated Resources – Support for Students and FacilitatorsProvides students and facilitators with user-friendly materials to guide students throughmeaningful career exploration and planning. Partnering Schools and Institutions – Student ManagementEnables student service and tracking tools for partnering schools and institutions with customization options and detailed reporting. “The launch of T.O.T.O. represents a significant step forward in empowering the next generation of workers in the state of Kansas,” Labor Secretary Amber Shultz said in a news release. “Through our partnership with Geographic Solutions, we can better equip students and career changers with advanced career exploration tools that will help them make informed decisions about their professional futures." “I am thrilled to support the launch of T.O.T.O. and am confident this new platform will help Kansans find meaningful careers," Governor. Laura Kelly said. "By investing in an updated, engaging, and comprehensive career exploration platform, we are showing our commitment to building a strong workforce in Kansas.” “We are proud to partner with the Kansas Department of Labor to develop T.O.T.O. to help younger generations find their career path as they navigate today’s ever-evolving job market,” Paul Toomey, Geographic Solutions president and founder, said. “T.O.T.O is more than a job search board, it’s an intuitive platform that will serve as a compass for students and career changers alike, guiding them towards opportunities that align with both their talents and the state's growing industries.” For more information about T.O.T.O., click here. ...read more read less