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3 topics for your year-end career review

With a ramped-up holiday social schedule and other year-end obligations at home or work, the month of December can make you feel like you’re trapped in a whirlwind. It’s easy to forget or overlook the fact that you may have

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Career and Technical Education: Careers in marketing

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U.S. Department of Education-sponsored programs in Career and Technical Education prepare students for a wide variety of occupations, including business careers.

In support of their efforts, this week we’re profiling the growing field of market research analysts and marketing specialists.

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How to build a professional network

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Networking is about developing relationships that could be helpful to you in your job search and your career.

Building a professional network is achievable for almost everyone, by following these steps to identify your network and develop it.

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Good vets job news for Veterans Day

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Veterans make excellent job candidates: their military experience has provided them with education, training, values, leadership skills, and teamwork experience that help them thrive in civilian jobs.

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Find an apprenticeship!

Apprenticeship.gov is a new one-stop source for “all things apprenticeship.”

The site features an Apprenticeship Finder that makes it easier for job seekers to find apprenticeship opportunities, often in high-skilled, high-paying careers.

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Fill out your FAFSA

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The FAFSA is your best route to getting financial aid for college.

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Small business? Check out these free hiring resources

Hiring the right employees is essential to every organization’s success. CareerOneStop’s Business Center offers tools and information on best practices for the critical steps in your hiring process. Learn about recruiting, screening, onboarding, and ensuring  diversity in your workforce. Identify

Employer? Here’s help for hiring people with disabilities

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers a wealth of free, expert, and confidential resources to help employers connect with workers who have disabilities.

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5 benefits of an internship in high school

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Finding paid work in high school can be very difficult when you haven’t had a job before.

Internships are a great way to get real work experience for a good career after high school.

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Find a career that engages you

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Have you ever asked yourself: “What would it be like to do work I am really passionate about?”

And the natural follow up question: “How do I find a job like that?”

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