Author: CareerOneStop

Teachers: Try this Pi Day STEM career activity

Pi on Blackboard

If you’re a teacher, chances are you’ve found some fun ways to slip math into unexpected spots of your curriculum on Pi Day, otherwise known as 3.14 or March 14.

Pi Day also offers a great opportunity to get kids thinking about careers.

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Need a summer internship? Forward, March!

Group of interns

If you’re hoping to work in an internship this summer, it’s time to rev up your internship research and application efforts.

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National Engineer’s Week: Dream Big

engineers working together

It’s National Engineers Week, and that means thousands of students in elementary and high schools across the country are learning about the importance of the field of engineering.

Learn more about engineering careers.

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Explore a career in market research

business team working

Have you ever thought you knew what would sell a product better than the people in charge?

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Hats off to school counselors

National School Counseling Week, Feb 6-10, 2017

Did you know the week of February 6th is National School Counseling Week?

It’s a week to celebrate the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

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Career resources for youth: how to get started

GetMyFuture.org website logo

Information overload is one of the biggest downsides of the information age: sometimes it seems like there are so many available resources, data, information, and advice, it can be hard to know where to get started. CareerOneStop’s GetMyFuture website for young

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Thinking about moving for work?

USA Highway Map

Use CareerOneStop finder tools to research job prospects and local resources in a new location.

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GI Bill reimbursement for exams

A veteran thinking about earning a certification

Are you a veteran looking to start or advance your post-military career?

Getting a certification or license in your career filed can be an important step in getting ahead.

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Make your next cover letter a great one!

young african american man using computer

Your cover letter is often your best opportunity to sell your skills and show your interest in a position.

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New Year goal #1: Join a professional association

Goals for 2017

Make 2017 the year you take a step that could be very good for your job search, and probably even better for your long term career success: join a professional association.

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