Career Information from the U.S. Government
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Find out training, education, earnings, job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions for hundreds of jobs.
- Highest Paying Jobs
- Fastest Growing Jobs
Research Databases
- Ferguson's Career Guidance CenterOffers detailed and up to date descriptions of more than 2,000 of the most popular jobs in 94 industries. Job hunting, workplace skills, college planning, and financial aid information is also provided.
- Vocational BiographiesProvides the career success stories of 1,000+ people across America. Searchable by career title, career cluster, career pathway, keyword, DOT and Holland Codes.
- ChoicesContains occupational descriptions and matches interests with careers. Provides tools for the job search process including 4 different modules: (1) Choices Explorer for career exploration; (2) Choices Planner for career planning and education, as well as Michigan specific information; (3) Ability Profiler to connect your ability to potential careers. Use password: begin; (4) National Application Center to apply to colleges online and track your applications.
- Chronicle Career Library of Occupational BriefsProvides brief articles about an occupation that includes: working conditions, hours, earnings, education, training, certification, professional societies and employment outlook.
Websites
- O*NETFind detailed occupational descriptions designed for use by job seekers, workforce development professionals, students and more!
- Career OneStopExplore career options by viewing occupational trends and wages, researching employers and exploring work options.
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