Before you learn about a career or search for a job, you need to know what you're interested in. These resources are great for helping you discover what careers are out there, what you're good at, and what careers might be right for you.
Career information is plentiful on the Web, but you need to make sure that it is from a reliable source. Federal and State governments, as well as many non-profit organizations, have useful and reliable websites. VGCC also has excellent sources for career exploration and job searching, through the Career Center and the Library. Here are some resources that you may find useful when researching careers.
Profiles for hundreds of occupations including sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 2010–20 decade. (Internet Resource)
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning that allows users to quickly find the valuable career information they need, whether it’s industry and professions articles, school planning resources, or skills and career advice.
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