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This site provides detailed information about careers, searchable by state.
Sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education. Contains links to many other career sites.
CareerZone is the place to learn about your skills and talents and to explore many exciting careers in New York State (description taken from the site). This site is produced by the New York State Department of Labor.
From the Department of Labor, this site provides information about different careers and professions.
This site, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is aimed at teens wanting to discover what careers would be the best fit for the thing you are interested in.
This site offers personal views of workers in their fields regarding their careers.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
You want a job, but everyone wants experience. But how can you GET experience if nobody will hire you? Teens have been facing this dilemma for ages. The answer? Volunteering!!! I know, you're saying, "But I won't get paid!" But holding down a volunteer position for a few months is a great way to gain new skills & build a resume & reference list for yourself. Also, you know that you have done something that really matters in this world. This site allows you to enter your zip code and provides information about agencies and organizations in need of teen and adult volunteers.
From the Department of Labor, this site provides you with information to help you have a safe and rewarding work experience. Federal and State rules regarding young workers strike a balance between ensuring sufficient time for educational opportunities and allowing appropriate work experiences. The resources on this web site will help you understand what hours you can work, what jobs you can work and how you can help prevent workplace injuries.