Whether you are a young adult seeking a career path, or an employment counselor for youth and young adults, check out these success stories from real people who have overcome barriers to achieve education and career success.
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Your summer job: put it on a resume
Summer jobs provide income, work skills, awareness of which tasks you like or don’t like, experience managing your own money,and more.
Learn several great ways to highlight your summer job experience on a resume.
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.
Been in foster care? Find resources to pay for college
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.
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.
CareerOneStop “Favorite” 2018: Scholarship Finder
Based on our end-of-year review, CareerOneStop’s Scholarship Finder has proven to be a user favorite, and it’s popular for good reason.
Career and Technical Education: Careers in marketing
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.
Try out manufacturing for a day
October’s National Manufacturing Day aims to “inspire the next generation of manufacturers.”
There are more than 2,500 events scheduled throughout the country on October 5.
5 benefits of an internship in high school
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.
Spotlighting math careers on Pi Day!
If you’re a math teacher, or someone who just finds math fun or intriguing, the annual celebration of Pi Day is probably already on your calendar. For March 14, Pi Day 2018, CareerOneStop spotlights careers that rely on math skills.