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Career Research

Advice and tips for using library and internet resources to find information about careers.

Career Resources Online

Sauk Valley Community College Resources

PrepStep for Colleges & Universities

This resource can help you improve core academic skills, score higher on college placement tests, explore careers, prepare for occupational exams or build workplace skills.

PrepStep for High School

Whether you are planning to attend college, join the military or enter the workforce, this comprehensive college and career prep resource will help you achieve your goals.

Published by EBSCO Information Services (Sauk login required)


U.S. Government Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Choose an Occupation Group to find information about specific occupations such as work environment, education and training, wages, and job outlook.

O*NET OnLine

Published by the Occupational Information Network
Developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) through a grant to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Search by occupation keyword or browse by Career Cluster or Job Family to find information about work activities, education, skills, wages and more.


Organizational Resources

Career Resource Center

Published by LearnHowToBecome.org
Hover over the Careers heading and choose from career categories to find information such as job overview, education and training, and wages for numerous occupations.

Career Insights

Published by the American Nurses Association
Search by medical occupation for information about job description and outlook, education, wages, and more.

Career Paths in Psychology

Published by the American Psychological Association
Describes the work that psychologists do across various employment sectors such as health care, education, and business.

How to Become a Teacher - A School Me Series

Published by the National Education Association
Podcast series that explores the steps required to become a teacher and offers advice from seasoned educators for aspiring educators.

Make It Happen: Be a Teacher

Published by the National Education Association
An introduction to teaching as a profession for all students through college. Learn about working conditions, pay, and making a difference.

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