Select Career/Job Resources

✅ U.S. Federal Government Career Resources

  • CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Career exploration, resume builder, skills matcher

    • Job search tools for youth, veterans, and career changers

  • O*NET Online (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Research occupations: required skills, tasks, work activities, salary ranges

    • Interest profiler (assesses strengths & preferences)

  • USAJOBS.gov (U.S. Federal Government)

    • Federal job postings, resume builder, hiring pathways for students, vets, and people with disabilities

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook

    • Labor market statistics, job outlook, projected demand, salary data

  • My Next Move (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Career exploration tool with plain-language role descriptions

    • Includes a “Veterans Job Matcher” to translate military roles to civilian jobs

  • Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Search nationwide registered apprenticeship opportunities

    • Paid learn-while-you-train programs

🏛️ State-Level Career & Workforce Resources

(Nearly every state has its own site; these are representative examples)

  • State Workforce Development Agencies (via CareerOneStop directory)

    • Career counseling + local job fairs

    • Training funding and grants (WIOA)

  • State Job Banks (e.g., CalJOBS in California, Employ Florida, MassHire JobQuest)

    • Job postings from employers participating in state workforce programs

  • American Job Centers (formerly One-Stop Centers)

    • Free career advisors, resume workshops, training resources

  • State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

    • Career services for individuals with disabilities

    • Resume support, interview preparation, job placement assistance

U.S. Veterans Career Resources (Federal + Nonprofit)

  • Veterans Employment Center (VA.gov)

    • Career tools, skills translation, resume builder

  • Hire Heroes USA (Non-profit)

    • One-on-one career coaching, resume writing, job search mentoring

  • Wounded Warrior Project Career Counseling

    • Employment services for veterans and servicemembers

🎓 College & Workforce Transition (Non-profit / Gov)

  • BigFuture by The College Board (Non-profit)

    • Career exploration and educational planning tools

  • AmeriCorps (Federal Service Program)

    • National service opportunities provide education awards and career experience

  • National Career Development Association (NCDA)

    • Career planning articles, worksheets, and learning tools

🦾 Specialized Career & Training Resources

  • Goodwill Career Services (Non-profit)

    • Resume help, job search support, computer skills training

  • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Training Scholarships

    • Can cover career training or certification programs for eligible individuals

  • Department of Labor – Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)

    • State-approved training programs that can be funded by WIOA grants

⭐ Best for Career Planning

  • O*NET Online

  • BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

  • My Next Move

  • CareerOneStop Skills & Interest Assessments

⭐ Best for Job Searching