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Computer Software Engineers - All About Applications
Oregon job prospects for computer software applications engineers are promising.
Apr-23-2013
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Career Aware
Want to help fourth to sixth graders become aware of the variety of careers in the work place? Career Aware I and Career Aware II provide activities to use in the classroom or at home.
Career Aware I
Jun-12-2007
Career Aware II
Jun-12-2007
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Occupational Information Center
Here is your one-stop source for a wide variety of occupational information. Wages, employment projections, employment by industry, skill sets, educational requirements, and training providers are all accessible from one convenient location.
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Occupation Explorer
Unsure of how to bring your career goals into focus? The Occupation Explorer can help you to identify which occupations might be right for you, based on your preferences in such areas as wages, projected job growth, and educational requirements.

Skill Explorer
The Skill Explorer can help you identify which occupations best match your unique set of skills.


Helpful Links
America's Career Infonet
[acinet.org]
This site provides a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions.
Oregon Career Information System
[oregoncis.uoregon.edu]
Oregon Career Information System (CIS) is a comprehensive resource to help Oregonians of all ages become aware of work and educational options, connect education and work, and make successful career decisions and transitions throughout their lifetime.
MyChildsFuture
[mychildsfuture.org]
Looking for career information and guidance for children? This site is an in-depth resource for parents of elementary through college-age students.
O*Net Online
[online.onetcenter.org]
The O*NET Online site includes a database with information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
[bls.gov]
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of national occupational information that contains job descriptions, employment prospects, wages, and other valuable information.
Oregon Green Career Pathways
[oregongreenpathways.org]
Learn more about the necessary skills and opportunities in several occupations with green jobs in Oregon. The site provides information on courses, certificates, and degrees geared towards these green occupations that are offered through Oregon's community colleges and apprenticeship programs.
Northwest Youth Corps
[nwyouthcorps.org]
Northwest Youth Corps is a nonprofit job training, alternative/outdoor education, employment, and youth development organization.
Career Pathway
The Pathway To Your Future!
Everyone follows their own road in life. Learn how following a career path can lead you to your career goal.
Dec-09-2011
Moving Along Career Pathways, Community College Students Find Success
Meet two community college students that have benefited from the Career Pathways program.
Dec-09-2011
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Dec-09-2011
Arts, Information, and Communications
Dec-09-2011
Business and Management
Dec-09-2011
Health Services
Dec-09-2011
Human Resources
Dec-09-2011
Industrial and Engineering Systems
Dec-09-2011
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Internet Innovation Changes the Oregon Economy
Over the centuries, from the industrial revolution to digital media, technological change has created new jobs while eliminating others.
Nov-19-2012
Oregon's Skills in Demand
Job seekers and training providers want to know which skills give applicants an edge in the job market.
Mar-29-2012
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? We asked some high school students to tell us what careers they are thinking about.
Feb-14-2012
Job Outlook: Making Up Ground Lost in Recession
Job Outlook: Making Up Ground Lost in Recession The Oregon Employment Department just released state occupational projections for the period from 2010 to 2020.
Jan-26-2012
AmeriCorps: Getting Things Done in America
Often referred to as a "domestic Peace Corps," AmeriCorps allows people of all ages and backgrounds to earn help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
Dec-09-2011
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Oregon Careers 2013
This publication is aimed at the career planning needs of students. It contains information about how to select and prepare for a career.
Nov-26-2012
Oregon Careers 2013 Activities Guide
Looking for something to help students explore CAREERS 2013? The guide contains several short activities to use in the classroom.
Nov-26-2012
Oregon Carreras 2013
Esta publicación se dirige a las necesidades de planificación de carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera. Carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera.
Jan-09-2013
Oregon Carreras 2013 Guía de Actividades
Busca algo que puede ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar la publicación Carreras en Oregon 2012? La guía contiene varias actividades abreviadas para usar en la clase.
Jan-09-2013
Employment Projections by Industry and Occupation, 2010-2020
Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.
Feb-02-2012
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Eight STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) brochures include basic wage and employment data as well as a number of interesting characteristics about each broad STEM area they cover. They help show students the various career opportunities available in STEM-related fields.
Biological Sciences
Mar-26-2013
Computer Information Systems
May-13-2013
Computer Science
May-13-2013
Drafting
Mar-26-2013
Engineering
Mar-26-2013
Mathematics
Mar-26-2013
Physical Sciences
Mar-26-2013
Social Sciences
Mar-26-2013
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Take an in-depth look at a potential career.
Amusement and Recreation Jobs, Beyond the Happiest Place on Earth
Amusement and Recreation Jobs, Beyond the Happiest Place on Earth Along with Oregon's healthy recreational economy come amusement and recreation attendant jobs.
Mar-25-2013
Wind Turbine Service Technicians: Climbing to New Heights
Wind Turbine Service Technicians: Climbing to New Heights Learn about the skills and education needed to work in this demanding field.
Mar-20-2013
Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics Adapt to an Ever-Changing Industry
Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics Adapt to an Ever-Changing Industry Keeping up on technology and diagnosing complex problems is all in a day's work for auto service techs.
Mar-04-2013
Butchers Bring Home the Bacon...and the Beef
Butchers Bring Home the Bacon...and the Beef Despite its small size, this occupation is expected to see healthy growth during the next 10 years.
Nov-19-2012
Oregon's Largest Occupation
Oregon's Largest Occupation Retail salespersons are more common in the economy than any other occupation.
Oct-18-2012
Pumping 2 Billion Gallons With a Smile
Pumping 2 Billion Gallons With a Smile Oregon has a different system for pumping gas than most of the country; we rely on gas station attendants far more.
Oct-08-2012
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