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BLS Career Information -
Tells about jobs for kids who like: Music/Arts, Science, P.E./Outdoors, Social
Studies, Reading, Math. From the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics. |
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Career Voyages - A
successful career starts with a good high school education. Work experience,
on-the-job training, associate degrees, vocational certifications, as well as
4-year college degrees can all lead to good-paying jobs with rewarding futures.
This site shows you how to start exploring different career options.
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Education
and Careers in Transportation - This site of
the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Department of Transportation is
designed to interest students of all ages in the Transportation Industry. It
includes information, as well as fun puzzlers, activities and things to think
about. |
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Girl Power - Girls at Work - This site features information on careers for women in the
science and technology fields. |
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Life Works - Office of Science
Education - Learn about different health and
medical science careers. You can read "Success Stories" which are
interviews with real people in various job positions, such as science writer,
health educator, medical scientist and much more. |
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NASA
Educator Astronaut Program - Learn about
astronaut school, living in space, and the crew here on earth. You can also
nominate your teacher for NASA's educator astronaut program. |
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Scientists in Action - News about careers in the natural sciences. Includes careers in
mapping the planets, sampling the ocean floor, protecting wildlife, and
forecasting volcanic eruptions. |
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The Federal Courtroom - A
look inside the Federal Courtroom with the U.S. Attorneys office. |
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U.S.
Department of State for Youth- Although
headquartered in Washington, DC, the Department of State's embassies span the
world in more than 190 countries. The diplomats who work in these embassies
come from all over the United States and represent a variety of backgrounds.
Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday? |
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When I Grow Up - Learn about different career opportunities at the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office! Now more than ever, patent and trademark protection
encourages businesses to invest in the research, development and marketing
vital to the economy and helps to promote the progress of science and
technology. |
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Women of NASA - The Women
of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers
in math, science, and technology. |
| Organization Sites
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American Dental Association's Career
Resources - Would you like the opportunity to
provide a needed health service and create healthy smiles? Learn more about the
various careers in the dental profession. |
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America's Career InfoNET - Find out how much different careers pay in different parts of
the country and how much education and training are needed. Look at videos of
careers in action. Smart career decisions start here! |
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Aquarium Careers - Monterey Bay
Aquarium - Even if you love the seas, but get
seasick as soon as you leave the shore, you can still find a marine-related
career that suits your talents and interests. |
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Careers in Veterinary
Medicine - The American Veterinary Medical
Association has created a site that has everything you need to know about
becoming a Veterinary Specialist. |
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GetTech.org - Have you
ever wondered about the world of technology behind the things in your life?
Technology is EVERYWHERE! From the moment your alarm goes off in the morning --
until you turn off your light at night -- there is a behind-the-scenes world
you never imagined! Click here and learn about the technology in their world --
and the opportunities for your future! |
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Girls Go Tech - Careers You Can Count On - Careers in math, science and technology are as varied as they
are exciting. |
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Job Profiles: Working at the San Diego
Zoo - There are so many jobs you can do at
the zoo. Learn about working with animals, plants, science, conservation, and
much, much more. |
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National Engineers Week Future City Completion
™ - The competition employs a team-based
approach for 7th and 8th grade students to design their city of the future. A
computer software system is used to make decisions about existing and new
technologies and city operations, and watch their city grow. |
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Role Model Project for Girls - This site is a "sampler" and is meant to give girls
an idea of the breadth of their choices, encourage them to explore ideas that
they may not have thought possible before, and offer ideas about how they could
achieve their goals. |
| Education Sites
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Animal Doc Com - Ever think about being a veterinarian? Find out what vet
students are learning about dogs, horses, sheep, cattle, llamas, and
more. |
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Career Information - Career information for kids who like music, art, science,
reading, math... |
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Career Planning Process - The Career Planning/Competency Model encourages individuals to
explore and gather information which enables them to synthesize, gain
competencies, make decisions, set goals and take action. |
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Guide to the Business of Babysitting - Are you ready ro be responsible and to work with families who
might be different from your own? The purpose of this site is to prepare
potential babysitters with the knowledge & skills necessary to care for
children. |
| Jobsmart Career Guide -
Whether you're starting, continuing or changing...you need information to plan
your next move..including Free Online Career Tests. |
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Virtual
Reference Desk Learning Center - The VRD
Learning Center can help you find information and answers to your questions
about school subjects, fascinating facts, research topics, and more!
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| Commercial Sites
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Be A Habitat Hero! - This
National Geographic's site allows you to expand your mind as you come to the
rescue of our habitats. While you're getting up close and personal with
earth’s six habitats, you can also get the scoop on protected lands,
biodiversity, urban sprawl, conservation and population. |
Careers