Author: CareerOneStop

For veterans thinking about college

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If you’re a veteran thinking about enrolling in or returning to college, you probably know about the GI Bill, the education benefit program run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

But did you know you know that the VA offers other educational benefit programs and resources to help you find the right college?

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Thinking about self-employment?

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Working for yourself can be a great way to tailor your work to your specific talents and interests. It can also be a great way to be able to set your own schedule and workplace expectations.

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Why you should consider an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship combines a full-time job with training—and can prepare you to enter a specialized career field. Apprenticeships are a great way for entry-level workers to get started in a number of well-paying occupations in industries like manufacturing, construction, health care,

Why you should research salaries before you job hunt

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Whatever stage of your job search you’re in—from just getting started to negotiating an offer—it’s a great idea to understand typical salary ranges for the careers you’re interested in.

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5 great careers for animal lovers

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Love animals? 

Take a look at this list of careers that will keep you around animals nearly every day of your work life.

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Whether you’re a current, former, or future student, this is the week to #thankateacher.

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, we’ve gathered some teacher-related career stats.

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Locate youth employment programs in any U.S. neighborhood

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Do you have young people in your life who could use some job, training, or career assistance?

Youth employment programs offer a range of services to help people plan and achieve career, training, or employment goals.

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Research your local job market

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Did you know CareerOneStop offers a collection of reports to help you better understand the employment climate where you live?

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Financial Literacy Month: Resources for teaching income and employment

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April is Financial Literacy Month—it’s a great time for kids and adults to learn and practice good financial habits, and it’s also a prime time for teachers to incorporate aspects of financial literacy into the school day.

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5 high-pay careers you can enter with a two-year degree

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There’s plenty of research showing that the more education you have, the more likely you are to earn a higher salary .

But what if you’re not sure you’re up for earning a four-year bachelor’s degree?  there are many careers that require two-year associate’s degrees and offer opportunities to earn good wages.

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