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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: Oceanography Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
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University of California

Univ. Of California: Career Exploration Link

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career? The occupational career exploration links allow you you to select a professional area and display potential job paths within that field.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
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University of California

The Love Lab: So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist?

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to know what being a marine biologist is really like? This career resource strives to provide a realistic look at the marine biology field. It is wittily written and offers lots of practical advice.
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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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Other

Scdnr: Careers in Marine Science

For Students 9th - 10th
So you want to be a Marine Scientist? Learn about the Marine Science field and the career planning process.
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Other

Jobs for America's Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is an in-school program for at risk youth aimed at helping them in stay in school. This site explores this school-to-career program's key characteristics, outcomes, organization, and provides contact...
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Learning Farm

Learning Farm: Jobs and Income

For Students K - 1st
Practice what you learned about earning money and job skills. Play either in Test Mode or Game Mode to review basic money management skills.
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Virginia Career View: A Book About Me 1

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use a virtual pencil to write or draw likes, talents, and skills. Then print the activity when finished.
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Other

Virginia Career View: A Book About Me 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use a virtual pencil to write or draw likes, talents, and skills. Then print the activity when finished.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Developing Career Goals: Knowing Yourself

For Students 9th - 10th
Developing career goals requires two basic types of information: knowledge about yourself and information about career options which are compatible with your interests, values, and skills. This resource provides some questions to ask...
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PBS

Pbs: Who Builds Big

For Students 9th - 10th
Who Builds Big? Learn about careers in engineering and architecture. Scroll to the bottom for more links in this PBS series to find about individuals who build bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels.
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Other

American Physical Society: Careers & Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for some career guidance to start planning for your physics career? The American Physical Society has developed career planning resources for students and teachers.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Pearson

Pearson Assessments: Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the CISS assessment tool that measures "self-reported vocational interests and skills." The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory matches an individual's interests and skills with prospective occupations. Links to purchase...
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Other

Cool Works: Cools Jobs in Exciting Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool Works is all about you finding a seasonal job or career in some of the greatest places on Earth. Get a summer job in Yellowstone, Yosemite, or another national park wonder. Find a great camp counselor job to keep you busy all summer...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Is Your Future Worth?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson gives students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach in determining the worth of their future. Students will research and compile information about their personality, career interest/goal, begin the Free Application for...
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Majoring in Music

Majoring in Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore potential music schools, learn about a very large selection of potential music careers, and find music camps and programs on this site. With blog articles written by music professionals, you'll find plenty of great advice if you...
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Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Skills Excercises

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in identifying your skills? Use the Amby career resources to match your skills to possible career choices.
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Other

Monster: Job Descriptions

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question asked of students. This site, sponsored by Monster.com, reviews careers open to those entering the job market. Includes a description of the job, skills and education...
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Other

Job Hunter's Bible: What Color Is Your Parachute

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a career planning resource? This site is created to supplement the What Color Is Your Parachute book. Take career assessments and explore career planning with these online activities.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Manager of Organizational Effectiveness

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu, Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent, Just Born Candy in Bethlehem, PA. She helps people to learn their jobs, becoming really good at it and to help them promote themselves.