US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapist
Learn about what it takes to earn a job as a recreational therapist. This website explains what recreational therapists do and overviews what education you need to enter this career. There are links to the American Therapeutic Recreation...
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
Other
International Labour Organization: Bureau for Gender Equality
This home from the International Labour Organization provides information on women's equality issues in labor. Find statistics and indicators on income, economic activity, unemployment, and more. Site also provides information on...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Cpi Calculator Information
Provides a consumer price index (CPI) calculator. Enter in a dollar and year and it will tell you how much it is worth today. Also includes good links to additional CPI information resources, and a link to a mobile app.
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Demographics/data Bases
This Business Nation site has links to numerous actual demographic databases such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the United States Census Bureau. It is a good site to attain actual data on the various demographic categories.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Wages and Me
Students explore the reasons for differences in the wages for several occupations. Then students are guided through the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to find information about their potential careers and wage rates nationally and in...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 8: How Changes in the Cost of Living Are Measured
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Use the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to calculate U.S. inflation rates; Identify several ways the Bureau of Labor Statistics avoids biases in the CPI; Differentiate among...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Focus on Economic Data: The Inflation Rate
Explore the inflation rate from 2013 through this informative case study. Trace the consumer trends through the graphs and charts on the site.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Consumer Price Index
Consumer Price Index or cost-of-living index is a measure of the change in price that an average consumer pays for a pre-defined "market basket" of goods and services. It is one of the key measurements of inflation.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Visual Artists
This site provides information about various careers in the visual arts, including the nature of the work, working conditions, employment options, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chauffer
This site provides a definition from the government of what defines a chauffer.