CareerBrochure

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This is a tutorial for Publisher 2003 (this is __not__ what we have on campus, but you might have it at home):
Free Tutorial for MicroSoft Publisher 2003

Using our library catalog
We have a special Careers collection in our library.

To search for something in our catalog use the name of the job you're interested in, and do a KEYWORD search. Look in your results for the call numbers marked CAREER.

If you're not sure what career you are researching, use the //**Encyclopedia of Career and Vocational Guidance**//.

These are some good resources for researching careers:

 * Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you what training and education is needed, as well as how much you will earn, what the job prospects are, working conditions and a day on the job.
 * Career One Stop will give you information about many careers and will include current salary information. Be sure to select the links marked "Occupation Profile" for the best information. At the bottom of the page, modify occupation profile to include the "Wage Information" and "Education & Training" options.
 * Bureau of Labor Statistics is organized into helpful categories. It will have great information, but the career selection is a little more limited.
 * Mapping Your Future provides information about all kinds of careers and helps you plan out a path to reach your goal, including education information.
 * My Plan has information about both colleges and careers.

These are some good resources for researching colleges and universities:

 * All About College is great for searching for the right college for you.
 * California Colleges is a site where you can set up an account and maintain information all through your school career about your future college plans.
 * Be sure to check out the "College Corner" where you'll find the //**College Handbook**// published by The College Board. This will provide you with addresses for all colleges and universities nation-wide.
 * College Toolkit A "one-stop resource for **life** after high school allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location.
 * The College BoardA "not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Our mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity."
 * CSO College Center is a site which allows you to narrow your search by many factors and read about the colleges that may suit you.
 * Trade Schools Guide allows you to search different careers that require special training.
 * RWM Vocational Schools Database search vocational and trade schools by geographic area.

Military Information:
Start your research with the recruiting sites- this will help you understand how to have a career in the branch of your choice. Today's Military is also a good starting point.
 * Today's Military is produced by the United States Department of Defense. It was developed as a resource for parents, educators and young adults curious about military service.
 * Air Force
 * Air Force (recruiting site)
 * Army
 * Army (recruiting site)
 * Coast Guard
 * Coast Guard (recruiting site)
 * Marines
 * Marines (recruiting site)
 * National Guard
 * National Guard (recruiting site)
 * Navy
 * Navy (recruiting site)

Santa Clarita business information:
When you have found the company you would like to research look on the page for "About" or "Company Information" for information about
 * SCV Chamber of Commerce You can search for specific industries and businesses.
 * My Santa Clarita Local business are listed by industry.
 * City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Division This site lists specific companies operating in SCV by industry.