O*NET OnLine( http://online.onetcenter.org/ ) O*NET OnLine is a Web-based application that provides user-friendly access to occupational information contained in the O*NET database. O*NET OnLine offers users the opportunity to:
find occupations to explore;
search for occupations that use their skills;
look at related occupations;
view occupational summaries or 'snapshots', including the most important characteristics of the worker and requirements of the work;
view details of occupations, such as skills, knowledge, interests, and activities;
use crosswalks from other classification systems to find corresponding O*NET occupations; and connect to other on-line career information resources.
Individuals can search for career in O*Net Online in three ways: 1.Find Occupations - Find occupations using keywords or O*NET-SOC codes, browsing by Job Families, or browsing by O*NET Descriptor. 2.Skills Search - Use a list of your skills to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations. 3.Crosswalk Search - Enter a code or title from the DOT, MOC, RAIS, or SOC to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations 4. O*NET® Career Exploration Tools ( http://www.onetcenter.org/tools.html ) This is a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. They also are designed for use by students who are exploring the school-to-work transition. The assessment instruments, which are based on a "whole-person" concept, include:
O*NET Ability Profiler
O*NET Interest Profiler
O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler
O*NET Work Importance Locator
O*NET Work Importance Profiler
They can help individuals identify their work-related interests, what they consider important on the job, and their abilities in order to explore those occupations that relate most closely to those attributes. Users of the tools may link to the more than 900 occupations described by the O*NET database, as well as to occupational information in CareerOneStop. This allows individuals to make a seamless transition from assessing their interests, work values, and abilities to matching their job skills with the requirements of occupations in their local labor market.
Occupational Outlook Handbook ( http://www.bls.gov/oco) ) The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau collects a vast amount of information regarding employment, unemployment, consumer prices, population demographics, etc. The Online version of the Handbook can be accessed at the listed web address and print versions can be obtained from various publishers.
There are three ways to find career information by occupation on the site:
To find out about a specific occupation, click on the "OOH Search/A-Z Index" link located in the upper right corner of the page and then enter the occupation's name in the "Search OOH" box.
America's Career InfoNet comes from the United States Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration. You will find both career and labor market information on the website.
The Career Information section includes:
Occupation Information – Here you can build a career profile with employment, wages, skills, etc. You can also find high-growth and high-wage occupations on a state or national level, or by level of education.
Industry Information – In this section you can create an industry profile with information about future employment growth and industry resources. In addition you will find information on industries with the largest employment, industries projected as the fastest growing, and industries projected to decline.
State Information – Here you will find state labor market information and resources, including links to education, cultural, and recreation resources.
This web site is a career exploration resource which focuses on occupations inPennsylvania. The information is divided into 22 career clusters and the High Priority Occupations (occupations in demand) are identified with a red target symbol. The sections include:
1. Assess Yourself
2. Search Occupations
3. Explore Careers
4. Budget Your Life
5. Resources
The Center for Workforce Information and Analysis’ Youth Homepage is a portal from which you can access information and online resources that will assist in your career preparation and employment. From this page you can access the Pennsylvania Occupation Outlook Handbook and the Pennsylvania Career Guide. You can also obtain information on workforce projections, education and training programs and salaries.
The Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook is produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, to assist youth and adults in making career decisions. It contains detailed occupational information for over 230 occupations, covering the majority of jobs in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Handbook is divided into six volumes based on Occupational Clusters. They are:
Major Career Web Sites
O*NET OnLine( http://online.onetcenter.org/ )O*NET OnLine is a Web-based application that provides user-friendly access to occupational information contained in the O*NET database. O*NET OnLine offers users the opportunity to:
- find occupations to explore;
- search for occupations that use their skills;
- look at related occupations;
- view occupational summaries or 'snapshots', including the most important characteristics of the worker and requirements of the work;
- view details of occupations, such as skills, knowledge, interests, and activities;
- use crosswalks from other classification systems to find corresponding O*NET occupations; and connect to other on-line career information resources.
Individuals can search for career in O*Net Online in three ways:1.Find Occupations - Find occupations using keywords or O*NET-SOC codes, browsing by Job Families, or browsing by O*NET Descriptor.
2.Skills Search - Use a list of your skills to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations.
3.Crosswalk Search - Enter a code or title from the DOT, MOC, RAIS, or SOC to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations
4.
O*NET® Career Exploration Tools
( http://www.onetcenter.org/tools.html )
This is a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. They also are designed for use by students who are exploring the school-to-work transition. The assessment instruments, which are based on a "whole-person" concept, include:
- O*NET Ability Profiler
- O*NET Interest Profiler
- O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler
- O*NET Work Importance Locator
- O*NET Work Importance Profiler
They can help individuals identify their work-related interests, what they consider important on the job, and their abilities in order to explore those occupations that relate most closely to those attributes. Users of the tools may link to the more than 900 occupations described by the O*NET database, as well as to occupational information in CareerOneStop. This allows individuals to make a seamless transition from assessing their interests, work values, and abilities to matching their job skills with the requirements of occupations in their local labor market.Occupational Outlook Handbook
( http://www.bls.gov/oco)
)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau collects a vast amount of information regarding employment, unemployment, consumer prices, population demographics, etc. The Online version of the Handbook can be accessed at the listed web address and print versions can be obtained from various publishers.
There are three ways to find career information by occupation on the site:
America 's Career InfoNet
( http://www.acinet.org/acinet/)
America's Career InfoNet comes from the United States Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration. You will find both career and labor market information on the website.
The Career Information section includes:
Industry Information – In this section you can create an industry profile with information about future employment growth and industry resources. In addition you will find information on industries with the largest employment, industries projected as the fastest growing, and industries projected to decline.
State Information – Here you will find state labor market information and resources, including
links to education, cultural, and recreation resources.
In the Career Tools section you can use the interactive tools to make career, education and business decisions. Links include Employability Checkup, Licensed Occupations, Certification Finder, Employer Locator, Job Description Writer, Skills Profiler, Financial Aid Advisor, Scholarship Search, Career Resource Library, Career Exploration, Reading Room and Resume Tutorial .
Finally in the Career Videos section you will find videos about careers, industries, industry groups, abilities, etc.
Pennsylvania Career Zone
(www.pacareerzone.com)
This web site is a career exploration resource which focuses on occupations inPennsylvania. The information is divided into 22 career clusters and the High Priority Occupations (occupations in demand) are identified with a red target symbol. The sections include:
1. Assess Yourself
2. Search Occupations
3. Explore Careers
4. Budget Your Life
5. Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Youth Homepage(http://www.paworkforce.state.pa.us/youth<span) style="font-family: Times New Roman">)
The Center for Workforce Information and Analysis’ Youth Homepage is a portal from which you can access information and online resources that will assist in your career preparation and employment. From this page you can access the Pennsylvania Occupation Outlook Handbook and the Pennsylvania Career Guide. You can also obtain information on workforce projections, education and training programs and salaries.
Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook
( http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=140&q=190907 )
The Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook is produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, to assist youth and adults in making career decisions. It contains detailed occupational information for over 230 occupations, covering the majority of jobs in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Handbook is divided into six volumes based on Occupational Clusters. They are:
Volume 1: Health and Human Services
Volume 2: Construction - Transportation & Distribution
Volume 3: Agriculture and Natural Resources - Manufacturing - Technical and Repair Services
Volume 4: Arts/Architecture/Recreation/Communications - Hospitality/Tourism/Sales
Volume 5: Education and Training - Science/Research/Engineering/IT
Volume 6: Business/Legal/Government - Public Safety