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What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? We asked some high school students to tell us what careers they are thinking about.
Jul-01-2008
What's Hot, What's Not


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Occupational Information Center
Here is your one-stop source for a wide variety of occupational information. Wages, employment projections, employment by industry, skill sets, educational requirements, and training providers are all accessible from one convenient location.
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Occupation Explorer
Unsure of how to bring your career goals into focus? The Occupation Explorer can help you to identify which occupations might be right for you, based on your preferences in such areas as wages, projected job growth, and educational requirements.

Skill Explorer
The Skill Explorer can help you identify which occupations best match your unique set of skills.


America's Career Infonet
[acinet.org]
This site provides a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions.
Oregon Career Information System
[oregoncis.uoregon.edu]
Oregon Career Information System (CIS) is a comprehensive resource to help Oregonians of all ages become aware of work and educational options, connect education and work, and make successful career decisions and transitions throughout their lifetime.
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AmeriCorps: Getting Things Done in America
Often referred to as a "domestic Peace Corps," AmeriCorps allows people of all ages and backgrounds to earn help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
Nov-27-2007
Military Service
The Armed Forces constitute America's largest employer.
Nov-27-2007
Peace Corps: Helping Others Around the World
Peace Corps is an international organization that allows volunteers to help overseas communities while gaining valuable career- and life-related experiences.
Nov-27-2007
What is Job Corps?
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and training program for low-income youth, aged 16-24.
Nov-27-2007
Northwest Youth Corps
[nwyouthcorps.org]
Northwest Youth Corps is a nonprofit job training, alternative/outdoor education, employment, and youth development organization.
Career Pathway
Career Pathways
Everyone follows their own road in life. Learn how following a career path can lead you to your career goal.
Nov-27-2007
Arts, Information, and Communications
Nov-27-2007
Human Resources
Nov-27-2007
Industrial and Engineering Systems
Nov-27-2007
Health Services
Nov-27-2007
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Nov-27-2007
Business and Management
Nov-27-2007
In the Real World
The best insight into a career field often comes from people with experience. This series of interviews shows what it's really like to work in a wide variety of occupations.
Designing Her Future
Nov-27-2007
Always on the Cutting Edge
Nov-29-2006
Life-long Volunteer Helps out at Food Share
Nov-29-2006
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2006-2016 Occupational Projections Show Many Openings
Learn which occupations are expected to grow over the coming decade and how replacement job openings continue to play an important role in Oregon's economy.
Nov-28-2007
A Little Time Can Make a Big Difference
Don't think one person can make a difference? Think again.
Nov-27-2007
Be Your Own Boss
See this article to read a few things to consider before becoming self-employed.
Nov-27-2007
Create Your Own Network
Learn why the phrase "it's who you know" can be very important.
Nov-27-2007
Do You Have a Good Work Ethic?
Employers want workers who present themselves well.
Nov-27-2007
Occupations of Tomorrow
The world of work is changing. Learn what occupations are up and coming in the workforce.
Nov-27-2007
Steps to a Successful Job Search
Planning is key finding the right career for you. Follow these steps to success.
Nov-27-2007
Who Are You?
See how answering some simple questions can help you explore careers that fit your likes and dislikes, preferences and personality.
Nov-27-2007
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Oregon Careers 2008
This publication is aimed at the career planning needs of students. It contains information about how to select and prepare for a career.
Nov-29-2007
CAREERS 2008 Activities Guide
Looking for something to help students explore CAREERS 2008? The guide contains several short activities to use in the classroom.
Nov-28-2007
Carreras en Oregon 2008
Esta publicación se dirige a las necesidades de planificación de carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera. Carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera.
Jan-15-2008
Carreras en Oregon 2008 Guía de Actividades
Busca algo que puede ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar la publicación Carreras en Oregon 2008? La guía contiene varias actividades abreviadas para usar en la clase.
Mar-23-2007
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Want to help fourth to sixth graders become aware of the variety of careers in the work place? Career Aware I and Career Aware II provide activities to use in the classroom or at home.
Career Aware I
Jun-12-2007
Career Aware II
Jun-12-2007
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Take an in-depth look at a potential career.
Physician's Assistants
Never heard of a physician assistant? Employees in this growing occupation work alongside physicians to help treat patients.
Aug-27-2008
Hospitality’s Convention Service Managers
Professional plays a key role in the hospitality industry's growing convention and wedding business.
Aug-27-2008
Nursery Workers Really Dig Plants
Oregon's nursery workers are key to getting these valuable products to market. Read on to find out what these jobs contribute, the duties they entail, and future opportunities.
Jul-22-2008
Animal Caretakers
The pet population is rising, as is this occupation. If you like people and animals, your job or business may be waiting.
Mar-25-2008
Career Path: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician?
Career Path: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician? Both the qualifications and the earnings of these two occupations are very different, so which is better?
Mar-25-2008
Carpenters
A profile of carpenters' skills, training, employment, earnings, and more.
Mar-25-2008
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