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Career Resources

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Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Dept. of Labor career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Career and Technical Education, Proquest This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Career & Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.

O*Net Online
US Dept. of labor site for career exploration.
Career Outlook
Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more.
Climbtheladder

Career guides created by experienced recruiters and industry leaders on topics like pay, required skills, and advancement opportunities.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics

NPC Career Link
Career OneStop
Career advice on how to find a job, using online resources, resumes, networking, interviewing, and much more!
USA Jobs
US Federal government agency job opportunities/

PrepSTEP This link opens in a new window
Online test preparation, tutorials, and e-books. Also includes skill building in English, math and science, college success skills tutorials, popular computer software tutorials and career preparation.

PrepSTEP is packed with online tutorials, test practice, e-books and articles to help students achieve academic success and workplace readiness. It also has career licensing test prep, workplace skill building, basic computer skills tutorials, college success skills development and much more.

Prepare for a career exam, explore occupations, and improve your workplace skills here.