CAREER RESOURCES

INTERNET CAREER WEB SITES

The Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

This site has information about specifics in careers including detailed information, and who to contact for more information.

FutureScan  - http://www.futurescan.com

FutureScan says it’s the “first interactive career guide for teenagers.” It offers profiles of careers, which are added to frequently. Connects visitors with “guidance gurus.”

The Career Planning Process - http://tgserv2.tgsic.org/adventr/planning/htm

This site includes a number of self-assessment tests - Helps discover your skills and interests and learn which well-paying jobs fit.

Youth Careers - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/youth/youth.htm  An intensive site that is geared toward teens.  Includes detailed descriptions and salary ranges.

 Kiersey Temperament Sorter - http://sunsite.unc.edu/jembin/mb.pl

This site includes a 70 question test, which reveals your personality type and describes which jobs are best suited to each type.

kindomality - http://www.cmi.Imi.com/kingdomality.html  This site is more like a game that reveals your medieval vocation after answering 10 questions.

Futures’ Own Web Site - http://www.myfuture.com  Great articles on subjects including: creating a resume, making career decisions, Armed Forces career options.

Planning a career: A guided tour. - http://tgserv2.tgsic.org/adventur/planning.htm  Huge site, more for adult job seekers - offers excellent reference materials.

ACT - www.act.org   This site provides educational services to students and their parents, to high schools and colleges, and to professional associations and government agencies.

America’s Career Info Net - www.acinet.org  This site contains occupational information that will assist you in your employment search and give you information on current job markets.

Mapping Your Future - www.mapping-your-future.org  This site provides information to help you plan your career, select a school, and pay for your education.

Peterson’s Education Center - www.petersons.com  This site offers information on educational opportunities at all levels from K-12 through graduate school.

SAT Preparation Guide - www.testprep.com  This web site contains a free complete online SAT test-prep course.

School Counseling Resources - www.indep.K12.mo.us/wc/wmccane.html  In addition to containing links to college information, profiles, and home pages, this site also offers information on financial aid and careers.

Minnesota Careers - http://www.des.state.mn.us.lmi.careers  Offers an overview of careers and training.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - www.mnscu.edu- Offers information on all MNSCU.system schools.

Minnesota Virtual University – www.mnvu.org – Find courses to take over the internet.

Minnesota Internet System for Education and Employment – www.iseek.org