Learn all about the occupations you find interesting. You can read about the nature of the work, education and training requirements, advancement opportunities, employment, salary, and ten-year job outlook for hundreds of occupations. The Handbook also lists related occupations and sources of additional information.
Search over 60 occupations by what interests you or your favorite subject area. Find out what an occupation’s tasks are, how you get ready for it, salary information, and job outlook.
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Career Discovery Encyclopedia (Username: westlake / Password: library) Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced profiles of over seven hundred careers, each covering duties, work environment, salary, outlook, required skills and education, and subjects to take in school, and includes a further resource list with each profile, sixteen career cluster articles, and a guide to self-assessment tools.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance(Username: westlake / Password: library) Presents alphabetized profiles of over seven hundred careers and more than ninety career fields; guidance on choosing a career and finding and applying for jobs; a directory of internships, apprenticeships, and training programs; and a list of career resources for people with disabilities.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
Learn all about the occupations you find interesting. You can read about the nature of the work, education and training requirements, advancement opportunities, employment, salary, and ten-year job outlook for hundreds of occupations. The Handbook also lists related occupations and sources of additional information.
Career Information for Students
Search over 60 occupations by what interests you or your favorite subject area. Find out what an occupation’s tasks are, how you get ready for it, salary information, and job outlook.
Occupational Profiles
Occupational profiles can help you choose your classes or major by showing you where certain occupations are prevalent and how much you might expect to get paid for those occupations in different areas and industries.
My Next Move
Describe your dream career in a few words, browse careers by industry or tell us what you like to do.
eBooks
Career Discovery Encyclopedia (Username: westlake / Password: library)
Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced profiles of over seven hundred careers, each covering duties, work environment, salary, outlook, required skills and education, and subjects to take in school, and includes a further resource list with each profile, sixteen career cluster articles, and a guide to self-assessment tools.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Username: westlake / Password: library)
Presents alphabetized profiles of over seven hundred careers and more than ninety career fields; guidance on choosing a career and finding and applying for jobs; a directory of internships, apprenticeships, and training programs; and a list of career resources for people with disabilities.
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