When’s the last time you talked about careers with your teen?
Deciding on a career is one of the biggest of life decisions—and yet many teens spend very little time exploring careers.
Tag: young adults
Communication skills check-up
CareerOneStop
Posted in Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Students, Uncategorized, Workers with criminal records
Whether employers are hiring someone to make sandwiches, sell shoes, run science experiments, or repair plumbing—communication skills are always on the “must-have” list.
But, what exactly do employers mean by “communication skills”, and how can you tell if you have them?
School counselors: meet your new favorite resource!
Looking for solid resources to help your students advance their career planning?
Meet GetMyFuture.org, a website of career, training, and job search resources for young adults, from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Find a summer job
A summer job is a great chance to gain work experience and skills, learn about yourself, and earn money.
Follow these 4 steps to land that summer job.
Dear graduates: it’s a great time to be you
This year’s college graduates have a strong job market for landing that first job. And, we know more than ever about the skills and qualities employers are looking for in new hires.
Finish high school for your health
You might not think of education as a matter of health, but organizers of National Public Health Week do!
National Public Health Week priorities include helping all Americans achieve at least high school graduation.
Can I get a moo? Celebrating Ag Day!
CareerOneStop is bringing special attention to the careers that support the agriculture industry on behalf of National Ag Day, March 21, 2017.
Need a summer internship? Forward, March!
If you’re hoping to work in an internship this summer, it’s time to rev up your internship research and application efforts.
Career resources for youth: how to get started
Information overload is one of the biggest downsides of the information age: sometimes it seems like there are so many available resources, data, information, and advice, it can be hard to know where to get started. CareerOneStop’s GetMyFuture website for young…
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!