Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Community: People at Work
Learn the names of some jobs that people do. Includes audio narration in 10 additional languages with text in English.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resume Design
This guide outlines critical issues in designing your resume, including "the quadrant test" and information on layout, serif fonts, and sans-serif fonts. Also includes a PDF file as a sample.
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The Society of Environmental Journalists
This newsletter-style site is the online home of The Society of Environmental Journalists. Their motto, "An organization of journalists for journalists" should tell you all you need to know about the kind of help and support you will...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 3: Unit 3: A Trabajar!
In this learning module, students learn how to talk about professions and what these entail, different career options, employment practices, and information about jobs. Includes games, exercises, modeled vocalization of words and...
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Media Line: Interactive Resource for Television Industry
This is a multimedia information center for journalists working (or hoping to work) in television. Great visuals and reader-friendly copy.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Meet the People in Your Neighborhood
Recognize the different occupations, and their roles, within the community.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Careers
Help students learn about career options, life skills they might need to develop, and how to pursue a career.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Human Capital
Describes opportunity occupations, jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree and pay at least the national annual median wage. It identifies top opportunity occupations in six southeastern states and helps students see clearly the...
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Federal Bank of Richmond: My Money
For elementary students, this booklet of activities teaches basic money skills and concepts. Includes lesson plans.
California Digital Library
University of California: Money Talks
Money Talks is a hands-on, interactive, on-line program that increases the financial literacy capability of youth and young adults by giving them applied experiences that encourage fiscally sound decision-making in marketplace transactions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...
British Council
British Council: Learn English Words for Different Jobs
Play Job Mixer. Learn the English words for different kinds of jobs while helping each man or woman dress in the clothes needed for each job.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Community Club
Learn about jobs such as mayor, police officer and veterinarian. Click on each job to find out about these professions.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
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Journalist Express: Homepage
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
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Connecticut Educational Media Association (Cema)
CEMA is an association of school library media specialists that seeks to promote "the general public educational library media programs in Connecticut" and encourage "professional development of media personnel and instruction." Its...
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Career Perfect: Job Search Advice and Strategy
Are you looking for your dream job? Use the job search advice and strategy resources to learn how to launch a traditional, online, or hidden market job search.
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Buscador De Ofertas Y Guia De Empresas
This search engine for Spanish jobs includes a business guide to select the type of profession you desire.
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Virginia Career View: A Book About Me 1
Use a virtual pencil to write or draw likes, talents, and skills. Then print the activity when finished.
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Virginia Career View: A Book About Me 2
Use a virtual pencil to write or draw likes, talents, and skills. Then print the activity when finished.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Online News for Journalists
This is a well written, nicely designed site from the United Kingdom. With dozens of stories about journalists and journalism in the news, this world perspective makes for interesting reading. Updated daily. You can even sign up for its...
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Flowing Data: Jobs Charted by State and Salary
An interactive look at employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Browse by state, median salary, and job category to hone in on a career choice.