CAREER INFORMATION RESOURCES

America's Job Bank

• Many listings of career openings

AmeriCorps

• AmeriCorps, a program of national and community service, provides funding for education. Participants can earn an education award of up to $4,725. Individual may work before, during or after their postsecondary education and can use the funds either to pay current or future education expenses or to repay federal student loans.

BrassRing

• What are high tech careers and where are they?

Career Magazine

• Wonderful tips on getting a job and other career-related materials

CareerBuilder.com

• A site dedicated to providing employment information and job opportunities for college, graduate, and high school students planning ahead -- and others looking to get ahead through more education

EmploymentGuide.com

• Links to information about careers

Job-Hunt

• Links to jobs opening and other job hunting information

My Future

• Here is help with your career direction, resume, and money for college

MyRoad

• MyRoad is the Internet-based guidance solution from the CollegeBoard. MyRoad was designed to assist counselors, students, and parents better manage transitions between high school and college and between school and work. MyRoad is characterized by an intense focus on creating unique content and personalized technology that can help make a difference in the lives of young adults. The site offers an all-inclusive and integrated planning experience to help students develop and explore a personal path to achieve educational and career goals.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

• The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.  Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Online Career Center (Otherwise known as Monster.com)

• Search tool for locating careers

 Student Center (Otherwise known as monsterTRAK)

• Find ways to improve your resume, a test to help you determine what career is right for you, and help with interviewing.

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Created by Bob Denny, April 1999 and updated January 2006