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Find technical training near you

February is National Career and Technical Education Month and it’s a great time to think about how a technical training program could boost your career. What is technical training? Technical training includes classes or programs that help you learn the

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Ready to explore career options in the new year?

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It’s safe to say everyone who works wants a job they like. Something they feel motivated to do, that pays well and offers meaningful rewards. If finding that sounds like something you want to focus on in 2025, how can

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Time for your year-end career review

It’s almost 2025, and the end of a calendar year is a great time for a career review. Sound complicated?  It doesn’t need to be. A career review is simply a chance to reflect on your career aspirations and your

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Explore careers that match your (dis)abilities

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s a good time to highlight a feature on mySkillsmyFuture.org that allows people with certain disabilities to explore career options where they can excel. Get started by visiting mySkills myFuture and entering

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Find your job search superpower

Employer research can superpower your job search. It can make the difference between not quite making the grade—and getting hired. It can also help you decide which company you’d like to work for, and to know that the job you

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Looking for short-term training options?

You can now find thousands of short-term training options on CareerOneStop’s Local Training Finder. These include training options provided by public and private schools and other training providers that have been approved for WIOA funding. Why is it helpful to

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Resume tips for 55+ job seekers

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Ready to update your resume? For job seekers age 55+, find specific ideas to update your resume, bring it up to speed with current hiring practices, and ensure it’s an effective tool for promoting your strengths. Current hiring practices  

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Job searching? Time to get cozy with your KSAs!

If you’re currently looking for a job, chances are you’ve ignited your network, polished your resume, and practiced your interviewing skills.

But have you spent any time learning to identify and highlight your KSAs?

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New guide for writing Competency Model frameworks

The Competency Model Clearinghouse (CMC) is excited to announce the release of its comprehensive Authoring Guide: Understanding and Writing Nationwide Competency Model Frameworks. This guide is a valuable resource for workforce development professionals, educators, and organizations preparing nationwide industry Competency

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Career and job search for people with criminal records

Did you know the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop offers online resources for people who are incarcerated or have a criminal record? It’s well documented that justice-involved individuals face barriers to employment, and yet it’s also true that many employers

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