Occupational Information: Career Development
Global competition, changing technology and business practices, and shifts in the demands for goods and services continue to reshape America's and North Dakota's job market. This creates a great need for comprehensive, up-to-date, reliable career information.
Every person should be able to access this information and become informed about what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education required, earnings, anticipated job projections, etc.
A wide variety of materials are available in most counseling offices to assist you in doing this. Commonly used resources are:
- The Career Outlook Tabloid - information about North Dakota Occupations. Contact the ND Career Resource Network to obtain copies.
- Choices Explorer excites students about their futures with engaging education and career exploration tools. (More information, a price quote or a free trial offer are available at this website)
- Choice Planner allows students to compare, connect and choose from a vast network of work and learning options, effortlessly building powerful education and career plans in their personal portfolio.(More information, a price quote or a free trial offer are available at this website)
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
- The North Dakota Career Resource Network (NDCRN) is a state interagency organization that provides career planning and development products and services. This website contains information helpful to students, parents, teachers, career counselors, and others involved in career planning decision-making.
- Other Resource Materials
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