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Career Planning Resources:
America's Career Info Net - Find wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, state-by-state labor market conditions, and other career resources. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Career Coach
- This free online tool helps people identify and pursue careers that
pay family-supporting wages. The program features easy-to-read
information on career planning, education and financial aid, as well as
guidance for building skills and contacts, earning a promotion,
preparing for a new career, and job searching. This tool is particularly
useful in identifying high-growth, in-demand occupations which pay over
$25,000/year and do not require four years of college. Available in
English and Spanish.
College Navigator -
Search for higher education opportunities in your area with this
customizable search tool. Provided by the U.S. Department of Education
and the National Center for Education Statistics.
Learning Express - This specialized database offers practice
licensing, certification, and aptitude tests for many careers, GED
preparation and practice exams, computer skills courses, and a Job
Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center. Log on from any computer with
internet access.
Mapping Your Future -
This site, geared towards students, contains resources for you to
explore a career, prepare for college, and learn about financial aid
opportunities.
NY CareerZone - Find job titles closely related to your current job. Click on a job title from any of 6 major categories, and scroll to the bottom to find other job titles that employ similar skills and interests. Provided by the NYS Dept. of Labor.
NY JobZone
- JobZone provides information on 900 occupations matched with the
latest labor market information from the NYS Dept. of Labor. The
strength of JobZone is its ability to offer you local and relevant
content based your interest and job seeking activities.
O*NET OnLine
- This career exploration database is the nation's
primary
resource for browsing careers. Published
by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Published by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, this handbook provides information about job prospects, working conditions, and the required education and training for different careers.
Quint Careers - An excellent resource to help you find a better job or career.