Check out some of these different ways to build experience when you’ve never had a job.
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Certifications: A power tool for career advancement
Want to improve the impression you make in your job search or advance in your current job?
Earning one or more professional certification demonstrates your subject matter knowledge and skill, as well as your motivation to add a credential to your qualifications.
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Use employment projections to fuel your career take-off
If you are planning a first career, college major, or a career change, employment projections can help you answer essential career questions.
Volunteer to expand your career and more
National Volunteer Week is a great chance to learn about volunteer opportunities that could allow you to support events, activities and social issues, while also expanding your career prospects.
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Get to know library workers
National Library Week April 4-10, 2021 recognizes the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Learn about these intriguing careers that combine information resources, research, materials management, and customer service.
Explore engineering careers
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Students, Teachers, Uncategorized, Youth
National Engineers Week, February 21 – 27, celebrates the diverse field of engineering and engineers’ contributions.
Engineering careers offer enormous versatility, as their work makes a significant impact on so many areas, including agriculture, electronics, construction, manufacturing, medicine, and more.
Explore a career as a school counselor
If you’ve had a helpful experience with a school counselor or just like the idea of helping students, you may find a great career fit in this role.
Need a career plan? Take a look at apprenticeship
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Posted in Career changers, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Students, Uncategorized, Workers with criminal records
If you’ve wondered about whether an apprenticeship might be a solid career opportunity for you, consider participating in events in your area!
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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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Long-term trends in manufacturing industry jobs
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Students
The past several decades have seen dramatic changes in the manufacturing workplace.
It’s gone from a hands-on, worker-intensive enterprise with mostly unskilled workers to a high-tech workplace in which automation drives many routine tasks.
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