Category: Career counselors

3 free resources for career development professionals

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November is National Career Development Month, and CareerOneStop is kicking it off with this list of the top three CareerOneStop resources for counselors, according to feedback from career advisors this year.

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What can I do with a major in: Environmental Science

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A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science can open the door to a broad variety of roles and types of organizations.

Learn about Environmental Science careers and resources to find your direction in this exciting and expanding field.

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Been in foster care? Find resources to pay for college

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Figuring out how to pay for college is an essential step for anyone pursuing higher education.

Students who have been in foster care may be eligible for special funds to help cover college costs.

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New Video Series: Crosswalk Competency Models for Curriculum Development

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Learn how to help students develop the in-demand competencies and skills needed by employers in your local area.

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Finding a way through career barriers

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For any job seeker who faces obstacles and frustration on their way to landing a good job, it’s worth knowing that you’re far from alone.

Find information, resources, and in-person help to overcome job search barriers.

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Careers: Combine sports with other interests

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Want a career that puts you in close proximity to a beloved sport, but not as an athlete?

Combine your passion for sports with a second area of interest or skill to find a great variety of career options

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Free online learning for work or pleasure

Take advantage of free online resources to develop your job-related skills, explore a personal interest, or exercise your learning muscles just for fun.

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Refugees gain credentials in the Career Pathways Program

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The Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program helps refugees gain self-sufficiency by obtaining the credentials, education, experience, and job skills they need to obtain employment in professional and skilled careers.

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Resources for criminal justice social workers

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Are you a criminal justice social worker? 

CareerOneStop has a a website of resources just for you: Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders provides a collection of career, education and job search resources to help people with criminal records gain meaningful employment.

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Conquer the emotional downfalls of a job search

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A job search can feel like an emotional roller coaster.

Read up on some of the most common emotional downfalls that may occur in a job search and how to avoid them or work your way through them.

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