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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistic

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the job outlook and wage estimates on various occupations.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
The BLS offers an overview of the career of a chemist. The website provides a general description of what being a chemist is like and includes information on the type of education and experience a chemist needs.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Repairer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about careers for computer repairers. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Automotive Mechanic

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the job of an automotive mechanic. It explains what a mechanic does, how to prepare for the job, and the average pay.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Surveyor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about what surveyors do and what education one needs to become a surveyor. This article includes sections entitled "What the job is like" and "Preparing for the job."
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cpi Faq: What Are Some Limitations of the Cpi?

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a list of frequently asked questions, this one discusses limitations of the Consumer Price Index.
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Graphic
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics:labor Force Statistics From Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Graph of the Civilian Labor Force, for past ten years. Accompanied by downloadable Excel chart. Links to current press releases and further information.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Hall of Secretaries: Frances Perkins

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor provides this brief biography of Cabinet member, Frances Perkins, who led reform efforts in the realm of labor law during the Great Depression. Short, biographical sketch with good, factual information being...
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Eras of the New Frontier and the Great Society, 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter focused on the New Frontier and Great Society will give readers a framework for the numerous domestic, social, and economic labor reform programs instituted between 1961-1969.
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Primary
US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor provides the text of Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The text is complete, factual, as well as informative.
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Primary
US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Text of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
US Department of Labor provides this government copy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Thorough and complete, all the necessary information is provided.
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Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about occupational health and safety technicians.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Techs

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides everything you need to know on the career of an occupational health and safety specialist and technician.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Apprenticeship Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Labor site provides information on apprenticeships for individuals seeking careers as well as employers considering starting an apprenticeship program. Explore the benefits, eligibility requirements, and application...
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Website
US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has a keyword search feature for the BLS web pages. It is an ongoing updated information base.
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Interactive
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Inflation Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is really a calculator that tells you what the buying power of a given amount of money for a certain year would be in a different year.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Farming, Forestry, and Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
Occupational Outlook overview of careers in the agricultural production job family. Site includes nature of the industry, working conditions, lists of occupations, wages, and outlook, as well as links to sites with more information....
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Interactive
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Name That State!

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive activity in which students click on the identify the state. Choose from easy, medium, hard levels.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Photgrapher

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to learn about the career of a photographer. This Bureau of Labor Statistics website includes information on various types of jobs photographers do as well as they pay they earn.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrators

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about network and computer systems administrators.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.