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Washington State Resources



WorkForce Explorer: http://www.workforceexplorer.com

Gives labor market information, job listing resources, career planning information, wage & benefit information, training resources, and info about the current employment situation. Provided by the Washington State Employment Security Department.

W.O.I.S. (Washington Occupational Information System): http://www.wois.org

Information about careers in Washington including info about related occupations, common tasks & activities, working conditions, physical demands, skills & abilities, knowledge & interests needed, training, advancement opportunities, hiring practices, wages, and employment & outlook. Includes information on programs of study, the occupations they are linked to, and the schools that offer them.
Off-Campus Site ID: zcc772 (none needed when on-campus)


National Resources

O*NET (Occupational Information Network): http://online.onetcenter.org

The nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

For hundreds of different types of jobs, the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, salary info, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. Also gives you job-search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.

Career Guide to Industries: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm

Like the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but by categorized by industry instead of by specific career.

Career Voyages: http://www.careervoyages.gov

Designed to provide information on high-growth, in-demand occupations, along with information about the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. Provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education.

Vocational Information Center: http://khake.com/

One of the most comprehensive sites available for career research. This site offers information and links to nearly every occupation.

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