Career & Post-Secondary Exploration Resources
Career Exploration and Planning:
www.pacareerzone.com - This site offers three major pieces: "Assess Yourself," "Explore Job Families," and "Budget your Life." This site also features a resume builder, reference list builder, cover letter builder among others.
www.mynextmove.org - Career Exploration site.
http://www.internships.com/high-school/pennsylvania - Search internships available in PA
http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/pennsylvania/ - Search summer camps in PA
Workforce Information:
Fayette County Education and Career Guide - Find resources in Fayette County, including post-secondary schools, local business and employment resources, tips for resume writing, completing job applications and more.
www.pacareerzone.com - This site offers three major pieces: "Assess Yourself," "Explore Job Families," and "Budget your Life." This site also features a resume builder, reference list builder, cover letter builder among others.
www.mynextmove.org - Career Exploration site.
http://www.internships.com/high-school/pennsylvania - Search internships available in PA
http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/pennsylvania/ - Search summer camps in PA
Workforce Information:
Fayette County Education and Career Guide - Find resources in Fayette County, including post-secondary schools, local business and employment resources, tips for resume writing, completing job applications and more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNSpKX8kVs - "Success in the New Economy" - Narrated by Kevin Fleming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC0JPs-rcF0 - "Mike Rowe Testifies Before the US Senate"
www.bls.gov/k12 - Bureau of labor Statistics - Find careers that relate to your interest and which jobs are in highest demand.
www.paworkforce.state.pa.us - PA labor market data, high-priority occupations, etc.
www.winwin.workforce.3one.org - Labor market information, many resources sponsored by the US Department of labor, Employment and Training Administration.
www.keystoneedge.com - Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship in PA
www.cwds.state.pa.us - Commonwealth Workforce Development System, PA CareerLink Information for job seekers and employers in PA.
www.quintcareers.com - Great site for job seekers of any age. Tips on numerous job search-related topics.
Post-Secondary Information:
www.educationplanner.org - PHEAA website regarding colleges and careers.
www.gettingthemthere.org - Developed by PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education for post-secondary planning.
www.mymajors.com - College major website
www.myplan.com - Major finder website
www.whatcanidowiththismajor.com - Connects majors to careers
www.actstudent.org - Testing information and registration site
www.collegeboard.com - College and Career and Testing Information Site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC0JPs-rcF0 - "Mike Rowe Testifies Before the US Senate"
www.bls.gov/k12 - Bureau of labor Statistics - Find careers that relate to your interest and which jobs are in highest demand.
www.paworkforce.state.pa.us - PA labor market data, high-priority occupations, etc.
www.winwin.workforce.3one.org - Labor market information, many resources sponsored by the US Department of labor, Employment and Training Administration.
www.keystoneedge.com - Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship in PA
www.cwds.state.pa.us - Commonwealth Workforce Development System, PA CareerLink Information for job seekers and employers in PA.
www.quintcareers.com - Great site for job seekers of any age. Tips on numerous job search-related topics.
Post-Secondary Information:
www.educationplanner.org - PHEAA website regarding colleges and careers.
www.gettingthemthere.org - Developed by PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education for post-secondary planning.
www.mymajors.com - College major website
www.myplan.com - Major finder website
www.whatcanidowiththismajor.com - Connects majors to careers
www.actstudent.org - Testing information and registration site
www.collegeboard.com - College and Career and Testing Information Site.