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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.


Helpful Links
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.
Career Voyages
[careervoyages.gov]
This national site features detailed information about the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education required to prepare for them, job openings by area, wages, licensing requirements, and growth rates for numerous occupations.
MyChildsFuture
[mychildsfuture.org]
Looking for career information and guidance for children? This site is an in-depth resource for parents of elementary through college-age students.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
[bls.gov]
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of national occupational information that contains job descriptions, employment prospects, wages, and other valuable information.
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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-19-2008
Arts, Information, and Communications
Nov-19-2008
Human Resources
Nov-19-2008
Industrial and Engineering Systems
Nov-19-2008
Health Services
Nov-19-2008
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Nov-19-2008
Business and Management
Nov-19-2008
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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Skills Lift Workers Up Rungs of the Career Ladder
Past experience pays off with each reach toward a higher-level position.
Nov-25-2008
Occupation Mix Affects Public – Private Wage Disparity
Wages, occupational structure vary significantly between Oregon's public, private sectors.
Nov-19-2008
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-19-2008
Career Help for People With Disabilities
If you or someone you know has a disability, the answers to these common questions may be helpful to you.
Nov-19-2008
Military Service
The Armed Forces constitute America's largest employer.
Nov-19-2008
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-19-2008
Youth Transition Program
If you are a high school student with a disability, or you know someone who is, learn what YTP can do to help you transition out of high school.
Nov-19-2008
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
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Oregon Careers 2009
This publication is aimed at the career planning needs of students. It contains information about how to select and prepare for a career.
Dec-04-2008
CAREERS 2009 Activities Guide
Looking for something to help students explore CAREERS 2009? The guide contains several short activities to use in the classroom.
Dec-04-2008
Carreras en Oregon 2009
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-12-2009
Carreras en Oregon 2009 Guía de Actividades
Busca algo que puede ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar la publicación Carreras en Oregon 2009? La guía contiene varias actividades abreviadas para usar en la clase.
Jan-21-2009
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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.
Occupational Profile: Census Takers
Help wanted! The Census is gearing up for 2010!
Jan-30-2009
Dirty Jobs – The Base of a Solid Economy
Dirty Jobs – The Base of a Solid Economy Some jobs that must be done may be messy, but can also be rewarding.
Dec-18-2008
Oregon’s Maritime Occupations
Oregon’s Maritime Occupations Maritime workers make shipping over waterways possible. Read on for details about this type of work, what it pays, and how to break into the field.
Nov-24-2008
Chefs Follow a Recipe for Success
Chefs Follow a Recipe for Success Opportunities for chefs and head cooks are on the rise for those with the right skills.
Nov-06-2008
Profile: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
The future is bright for this high-paying occupation as safe, well-maintained aircraft will always be in demand.
Nov-06-2008
The Long Journey to Journeyman – Becoming an Electrician
The Long Journey to Journeyman – Becoming an Electrician They may crawl around in the mud and work in the rain, but they're the best paid of all the construction trades.
Oct-14-2008
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