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Databases

LearningExpressLibrary
Practice taking tests online, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, adult basic skills, civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter, and U.S. citizenship. more info.

Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)
Set career goals, build a resume, search for jobs, and plan your education path with this database. Resources include occupation descriptions, job search tools, college information sources including financial aid planning. Data provided is Minnesota specific. Available only on library workstations. more info.

 

Websites

America's Career InfoNet 
Find educational requirements for different jobs. Research high-growth and high-wage occupations.

Career One Stop for Students 
Learn how to get work experience and find educational opportunities that will apply toward your dream job.

Construction Careers 
Become an apprentice and learn construction skills on the job. Must have your high school diploma or GED first.

Engineer Girl! 
Explore engineering careers and the site's 'Hot Project!'

iSeek | MN's Career, Education & Job Resources 
Explore careers, plan your education and find a job in Minnesota.

My Future 
Information on more than 900 civilian and military career fields and 7,000 accredited college admissions details, plus average salaries, employment trends, and SAT advice to interviewing for a first job.

Occupational Outlook Handbook 
THE most comprehensive a look at different careers that you could hope to find.

What Do You Like? 
Explore careers based on what interests you.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Last updated: Apr. 18, 2013
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