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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: The Sixties 1954 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive feature lets you decide if the feminist movement of the 1960s improved American women's lives. Covers the areas of politics, business, professions, family, and independence. See how your vote compares with others that have...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Secretaries and Administrative Assistant

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the job outlook for different secretarial specialties, check out the average annual salaries and note the skills requirements.
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Buscador De Ofertas Y Guia De Empresas

For Students 9th - 10th
This search engine for Spanish jobs includes a business guide to select the type of profession you desire.
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Other

Be an Actuary: Career Without Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you considered a career as a actuary? Explore this business field that provides career planning resources for high school students, college students, and educators.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Economic Drivers of Texas [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation explores the different tools that are used by economists to analyze the Texas economy. Through their analysis, you are able to see which industries and business ventures are having the most impact on the...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Temporary Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty years ago -- even 10 years ago -- temp employees were a quick fix during busy work months or temporary coverage during illness, vacation or maternity leave. Today it's safe to say that temps are essential to almost every American...
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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University of South Florida

University of South Florida: Organizational Psychologist Career

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a good essay from the University of South Florida about what to expect in a career as an Organizational Psychologist. The link to "Pursuing an I/O Psychology Career" is also great information.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
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Other

Computerworld

For Students 9th - 10th
The Computerworld website covers the latest IT news, careers, and business technology.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Marketing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from McGraw-Hill Higher Education provides information on the various tasks involved in the physical distribution process.
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Other

Lost Labor: Images of Vanished American Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
Lost Labor: Images of Vanished American Workers 1900-1980 is a selection of 155 photographs excerpted from a collection of more than 1,100 company histories, pamphlets, and technical brochures documenting America's business and corporate...
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The Mint: Take the Entrepreneur Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer a series of questions to help decide if you would be a good entrepreneur.
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Maryland's American Job Centers Workforce Development & Adult Learning

For Students 9th - 10th
Maryland American Job Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and businesses (free of charge). The Centers are part of Maryland Jobs Now (MJN), a network of high-performing, results-oriented workforce organizations...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Living Wage Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the cost of living broken down by each state and county. The resource provides average annual spending broken down by categories as well as average incomes associated with specific careers. Understand why this data is used by...
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Other

Wright Brothers Aeroplane Co.: The Wright Story

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, offering an overview of their childhood and career choices, their invention of the airplane, and the development and challenges of the airplane business. Provides embedded links...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Getting Job References

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to get a job reference? Explore tips for choosing and getting the best job references.
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Other

United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Receptionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about what it takes to be a receptionist. Includes info about the job outlook.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Secretaries and Administrative Asst.

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the nature of secretarial work. Includes info about the job market outlook and expected salary.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Property, Real Estate Managers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the nature of the work done by real estate managers, property managers, and community association managers.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the training and education it takes to be a real estate broker or sales agent. Includes projected income ranges and the job outlook.
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Other

Global Exchange: World Bank/imf Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This Global Exchange site explains what the World Bank and the IMF do and their history. A chart provides information showing the impact the IMF has on different classes of people.
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Other

Monster.com: The Right Way to Resign

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides users with helpful tips on how to properly resign for a position.

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