Career and College Links

 

American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)

Labor relations information and links to specific labor unions; also issues and politics, jobs, the economy, family fun and resources, community partners, the media, and more.

 

American Society for Training and Development

International association for training and development and other HR professionals.

 

American Staffing Association

Association for the staffing industry; services includes temporary and permanent placement, long-term and contract help, outsourcing, training, HR consulting, benefits administration, etc.

 

America’s Career Info Net

Site provides access to an array of career exploration tools and information about general job market trends; wages; occupational knowledge, skills, abilities and tasks; salaries; job tasks, knowledge, and resources; customized reports; a skills profiler; career videos; employer locater; and much more.

 

Career Path Planner

This survey helps individuals assess where their greatest career interests lie among the six Missouri Career Pathways.

 

CareerFinder

Step through Q&A guide allows user to create list of ideal careers (based on MBTI profile, skills and preferences), and then compare specific careers side-by-side.

 

Careers and Colleges

One-stop assistance for surviving after high school, including:  picking the right college, finding scholarships, choosing a career, and planning the future and more.

 

Career Voyages

Site for youth, parents, career changers and career advisers; allows individuals to explore career options by industry and occupation; includes information about hottest occupations with fastest growth rate, most job openings (searchable by state).

 

CBS SportsLine

Site provides job listings, career tips, training, company profiles and contact for professional and amateu sports team, organizations and associations.

 

Career Magazine

Online help for resumes, job searches (by profession), interviews, virtual company tours and more.

 

Career Paths—Missouri

Occupational guidance system of careers and post-secondary training opportunities; includes listings of occupations associated with Missouri “career pathways”; includes job skills and duties and education/training opportunities (PDF format, 569 pages)

 

Career Site

Site allowing visitors to post resumes, review job openings, and/or find employees.

 

Career Information and Training Network

Career exploration in Cyberspace; includes videos illustrating a variety of occupations in the six Missouri Career Pathways.

 

College Bound

Virtual schools solutions for grades K-12, including instructor-led online courses, classroom tools, and exam review.

 

CollegeHire.com

Site for job seekers and employers; allows portfolio and resume posting; also tests for jobseeker KSAOs and searchable database for employers.

 

Cyber Guidance Office

Virtual guidance site created by Counselor Bob Turba provides access to an array of cyber resources for students, parents and guidance professionals.

 

Defense Department

News, images, publications, articles, and links to all branches of the Armed Forces.

 

DefenseLink

Military information and links to all active and reserve branches of the Armed Forces and support organizations, including:

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army

U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Marines

U.S. Navy

Reserve Affairs

U.S. Army Reserve

U.S. Navy Reserve

U.S. Air Force Reserve

U.S. Marine Reserve

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

National Guard

Air National Guard

Army National Guard

Civil Air Patrol

Federal Bureau of Investigation

American Liberty Partnership

American Red Cross

USA Freedom Corps

USO

 

Disney Careers

Site provides information about jobs at Disney; includes the Disney jobs home page and information about job search, Disney College, the Disney operations centers, events and auditions, culture and lifestyles at Disney, resume tips and job Q&A.

 

Employment Standards Administration

Information about FMLA, minimum wage, overtime, forms, required posters, reports, rules, regulations, and compliance assistance; includes links to related sites.

 

Employment Wizard

Resume help, advanced job search assistance and more.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Information about federal laws, regulations and policy guidance, federal sector information, statistics, outreach and training, employer assistance, publications; includes links to related sites.

 

ESPN

Links to the NBA, NHL, NFL, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, college sports, Olympic sports, horce racing, America’s Cup, fishing, outdoors, boxing, and more.

 

ESPN-Monster.com

Site provides most current career placement information for jobs in sports; includes job posting and job search, resume builder, and more.

 

Explore Career Pathways

Six stories of women in science-related professions:  aquatic biologist, bio-medical engineer, environmental consultant, landscape architect, multimedia producer, and fiber optics engineer.

 

Fin Aid:  The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

Information about financial aid, including loans, scholarships, military aid and more.

 

Findlaw

Resources for business and legal professional, consumers, students and the public; includes links to information about labor and employment law.

 

Futures Magazine Group

Financial news, analysis and strategies for futures, options, and derivatives traders.

 

International Public Management Association for Human Resources

International association for public sector human resource professionals; includes information about membership, certification, education, testing, HR resources, government affairs, recruitment and more.

 

International Study and Travel Center

Information about international opportunities for college students and others; includes preparation and support for international experiences.

 

Intern-Net

Resource for employers posting internships and internship candidates; includes the Kiersey Temperament Sorter II, the #1 online personality assessment instrument.

 

Jobs in Science, Space and Energy

Job resources for healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, and social work professions.

 

Mapping Your Future

Advice for developing a career plan, assessing skills and interests (and comparing them to occupations), researching occupations, choosing career goals, selecting education/training programs, finding financial aid, learning about job hunting, preparing your resume and practicing interviewing techniques.

 

Missouri Area Health Education Centers (MAHEC)

Site offers information and resources for promoting health care careers to Missouri youth, as well as support services for healthcare students and practitioners.

 

National Service Learning Clearinghouse

Database of service-learning programs and organizations; includes search engine, contact information, newsletter and technical assistance.

 

National Sports Employment News

Publication service provides updates and opportunity listing for the sports job market; holds employee info and links.

 

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Information about sports and championships, news and publications, education programs, grants and research, administration and governance, rules and eligibility, enforcement and reinstatement, branding, broadcasting, promotion and awards.

 

Online Sports Career Center

Extensive searchable database for position openings in all sports, including specific teams, players, and activities; also provides for resume submission and email updates on jobs in sports

 

Online Women’s Business Center

Site promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.

 

Peterson’s Guide

Information about graduate programs, financial aid, test preparation, private secondary schools, distance learning, corporate training, career education, summer opportunities, study abroad, etc.

 

Quintessential Careers:  A Career and Job Hunting Resource Guide

Resources for teen jobs, career and college searches, financial aid and college application, standardized testing, summer jobs, job/career fairs and more.

 

SchoolSports

Comprehensive high school sports information, resources and services through print and online magazines; includes information about men’s and women’s sports—basketball, football, baseball and track and field.

 

Schools to Careers

Publications of interest to students (including adult learners), educators, administrators and employers.

 

Society for Human Resource Management

International association for human resource professionals; includes information about chapters and member groups, education and conference opportunities, government affairs, HR careers, HR news, HR resources, HR tools, publications, and more.

 

SportsCap

Sports career awareness and placement information from Northeastern University’s “Center for the Study or Sport in Society,” designed to provide women, people of color, and people with disabilities with access to the sporting industry.

 

Sports Career Counsel

Direction and guidance provided by a professional working in major league sports.  Visitors to the site can browse various ports of information and find answers to commonly asked questions about getting starting in professional sports employment.

 

Sports Careers

Site provides information about college and professional sports careers, position descriptions, job opening, job search tips, helpful articles, and more.

 

Sports Careers for Jobs in Sports (UK)

Site provides the latest on top jobs within sport and leisure, including top jobs, career advice, training, and sports recruitment.

 

UM Workplace

Informative site “connecting classroom content with careers”; designed for those interested in careers in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics

 

USA Track & Field

Official site for the national governing body for track & field, long-distance running, and race walking.

 

Vocational Education and Industry Training (University of Central Florida)

UCF site provides links to education resources, including:  adult, business, health, vocational, public and higher education; also links to related resources, including: careers and jobs, curriculum, government, international, legislation, professional associations, publications, research, school-to-work, trade and industry, and more.

 

Women in Sports Careers Foundation

Site provides women and girls professional guidance, education, and support to pursue and manage sports related careers.

 

Women Sports Jobs—Online Career Center

Information for jobseekers, employers; includes career advice, publications, services, and other resources of interest to women in sports.

 

Workforce -- HR Trends and Tools for Business Results

Online HR magazine provides information about trends and tools for HR managers, research information, vendor directories, decision guides, case, studies, topic forums, new and views and more.

 

Workindex.com

Site for work-related subjects, including:  HR demos, legal clinic, HR news, suppliers, events, classes and seminars, newsletters, HR jobs, salary wizard, survey results, job openings, staffing, training, benefits, and more.

 

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