The second annual National Apprenticeship week is November 14-20, 2016, set aside as a time to highlight the great opportunities that apprenticeships provide for workers and businesses.
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Be ready for a new career in months
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Students, Workers with criminal records
Want to learn job skills and get ready for a new career in a hurry? Short-term training programs can be a great choice.
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Manufacturing careers: a whole new world
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Students
You may have heard mention of manufacturing jobs in presidential campaign conversations. Here’s a timely look at some developments in this influential industry.
Find the certifications employers value the most
What is the minimum wage?
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, self employed, Students
Minimum wage in the United States: if the topic incites both your curiosity and confusion, read on for some facts, myth busters, and revelations.
Calling all pro athlete wannabees
If you find yourself dreaming about a future as a professional athlete, you might wonder what it takes to get there.
5 career ideas for introverts
An introverted nature is almost always accompanied by some above-average abilities, such as strong observation, excellent listening skills, high degree of readiness and extreme attention to detail.
If you’re an introvert, then you should definitely choose a career that plays to your unique skills.
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I’m still in high school—why should I take an interest assessment?
There’s one big reason to take an interest assessment when you’re starting to think about your future career plans: when you enjoy your job, you’re more likely to be good at it.
5 tips for teens looking for a summer job
Summer’s officially here, but it’s not too late to search for and land a summer job.
Follow these 5 tips to help make your search successful:
Career and employment help for young adults
Job seekers ages 16-24 have a new, mobile-friendly resource to help them plan their careers, explore education and training options, and search and apply for jobs: CareerOneStop’s GetMyFuture website!