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General Career Information
 

Bridges     http://usa.cx.bridges.com
Site ID: 0027034
Password: silver
 This is a good starting point. Take a six question quiz to identify possible career choices, then browse employment trends to match your interests to current jobs. Click on Search to look for a specific career, and view the resulting links about that career including interviews with people employed in the field. Also included are links to help with researching, planning, decision making, educational  choices, and financial aid.

CIS Online  Career Information Systems  http://masscis.intocareers.org
  Explore this resource for information about colleges, financial aid, and careers.

Do What You Are Assessment  http://www.ACHIEVEworks.com/9801
This program is designed to help you find "the right career path for the person you are."

Occupational Outlook Handbook  http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
This resource describes training, education, earnings, and job prospects for a variety of occupations. Search for information by entering the name of the occupation in the search box, by exploring the job clusters on the left side of the screen, or by using the A-Z occupation index. Published by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. .

The Career Key  http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey/
Follow this guide to help you make informed decisions about your future career. This site is publish by a North Carolina State college professor who specializes in career counseling.

Career Voyages http://www.careervoyages.gov/ This United States government site helps you explore career options with high growth jobs and good wages.

Pathways to Technology http://www.pathwaystotechnology.org/
     This site is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges and provides links to jobs, technology fields, and local community colleges.
 
 

 

College Information
 

Higher Education Information Center http://www.heic.org/
This site is a resource for higher education in the greater Boston area and beyond. Look here for education sites, financial aid links, online applications, and career links.

FastWeb http://www.fastweb.com/
Find a college by searching 4,000 detailed college profiles. Find scholarship money by searching 600,000 scholarships. You must register to use this site.

Military Career Information
 

Military Career Guide Online http://militarycareers.com/
This military career  resource provides information on 152 enlisted and officer occupations and their civilian counterpart. This site describes training, advancement, and educational opportunities within each of the major Services -- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Page is an official United States government system.
 

How to Write a Resume
 
 

Write a Resume http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/resume.shtml
This site offers writing tips, action words, and a sample resume.

Employment Opportunities and Statistics
 

MassStats: Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training   http://www.detma.org/LMIdataprog.htm
Check the employment outlook for Southeastern Massachusetts or other areas of the state.

U.S. Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-unemployed.htm

America's Career InfoNet http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
Locate wage and employment trends.

Massachusetts-Jobs.Com http://www.massachusetts-job.com/
Search for jobs available by region.

Jobs in Massachusetts http://www.jobsinma.com/home/home.aspx
Search for jobs available by region.