Looking for a summer job? Want to earn some money and get work experience? Check out these tips to find a good summer job and be ready to apply when you find one! Get ready to apply Find job openings…
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First job? You have lots of options
Looking for your first job? Wondering how to get hired? When it comes to getting a job, it’s true that “you’ve got to start somewhere,” and then learn skills on the job. But it’s helpful to know which positions are…
Find college scholarships that fit you
There are thousands of scholarships out there; how can you narrow down the list of options to a reasonable number and actually figure out how to apply?
The Scholarship Finder makes it much easier, without ads or scams.
Earn a certificate after high school
There are still a few weeks of summer, but if you are a high school senior or a parent of one, you have probably started to think about what’s going to happen once graduation day has passed. Many students either…
Summer jobs for teens
Are you a teenager looking for work? This could be your lucky summer! There are many job openings in a wide variety of fields, and employers are motivated to fill jobs to maximize summer business – some are even paying…
Options after high school
Wondering about what your options are once you complete high school – besides a 4-year degree?
Students and parents should know the full range of options open to them as they think ahead to graduation.
How to talk with teens about their future
If you are a parent or guardian of a teenager, learn how to launch a conversation with your teen about their future education and career.
Start with this list of topics for a great conversation with your teen to fuel his enthusiasm, sense of possibility, and planning.
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Homeschooling? Free career videos and more
Check out these fun, free, practical ways students elementary age through high school can learn about different careers on CareerOneStop.
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What can I do with a major in: Environmental Science
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.
The surprising value of a liberal arts education
If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a liberal arts major, there’s a book you may want to consult before you jettison a field you are passionate about in favor of a degree that seems more marketable.
You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a “Useless” Liberal Arts Education by George Anders.