Curated OER
The Artist as Entrepreneur: Do I Get a Job or Make a Job?
High schoolers discover the differences in being an entrepreneurial artist and an employed artist. They explore the tax codes, copyright laws and fringe benefits of being an employee versus an independent contractor.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Business & Personal Finance: Module 1: Careers in Construction [Pdf]
If you have ever thought about a career in construction then this publication is for you! It talks about what you need to learn and do to get that first great job. Whether you want to be an environmental engineer, a skilled ironworker,...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Architectural Draughtsperson (Drafter)
This site describes the career components needed to be a drafter in New Zealand. While the some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does offer some valuable information about drafting that does apply to the career in...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Construction Site Manager
The site contains information about the Construction site manager career field. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does contain information that is uniform for the career. Includes job description, tasks and...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Carpenter
Read about what carpenters do and learn about the type of education and training one needs in order to become a carpenter.