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Internet Career Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook

250 occupations, updated every 2 years

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

O*NET Online

The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.
Information in O*NET is available for over 950 occupations. Each occupational title and code is based on the most current version (1999) of the Standard Occupational Classification system.

http://online.onetcenter.org/

Kuder® Career Planning System

Information sites: News Groups, OOH, College Majors, College Search

Links to: Career Information Resources, College Searches, Financial Assistance, Related Government Sites, and Related Web Site Listing

http://www.kuder.com

 

Print Resources Available at Norfolk Junior High

Resource
Tips for Use
Career Briefs from Chronicle Guidance 650+ occupations, easy to read, thorough
OOH - Occupational Outlook Handbook 250 occupations
Careers Briefs from COPSystem 600+ occupations
GOE - Guide to Occupational Exploration (1993) Find activities, skills & abilities, and high school classes
GOE - Guide to Occupational Exploration (2001) Updated organization, high tech occupations
CCT - Career Connection for Technical Education Occupations requiring 2-year Associate Degree, great educational information
CCC - Career Connection for College Education Occupations requiring Bachelors or Graduate Degree, great educational information
Career Opportunity Series 5 books: Sports, Music, Health, Art, and Food. Discover how your interests can become jobs!
Just Ask!! Many more, too many to list!!!!

Software Resources Available at NJHS

Software
Format
Tips for Use
COIN JR Mac Easy to use, same program at Senior High
CareerOINK Windows (Virtual PC) OOH, GOE, O*NET & DOT combined
Electronic O*NET Windows (Virtual PC) Older version of CareerOINK, great search engine
Career Discovery Encyclopedia Windows (Virtual PC) QuickTime Movies, Internet links to professional organizations
Career Explorer Windows (Virtual PC) Must take an interest inventory before accessing information