| Government Sites
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BLS Career Information - Tells about jobs for kids
who like: Music/Arts, Science, P.E./Outdoors, Social Studies, Reading, Math. From the U.S. Department of Labor's
Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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Career Voyages - A successful career starts with a
good high school education. Work experience, on-the-job training, associate degrees, vocational certifications, as well
as 4-year college degrees can all lead to good-paying jobs with rewarding futures. This site shows you how to start
exploring different career options. |
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Education and Careers in Transportation - This site
of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Department of Transportation is designed to interest students of all ages in
the Transportation Industry. It includes information, as well as fun puzzlers, activities and things to think
about. |
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Girl Power - Girls at Work - This site
features information on careers for women in the science and technology fields. |
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Life Works - Office of Science
Education - Learn about different health and medical science careers. You
can read "Success Stories" which are interviews with real people in various job positions, such as science writer,
health educator, medical scientist and much more. |
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NASA Educator Astronaut Program - Learn about
astronaut school, living in space, and the crew here on earth. You can also nominate your teacher for NASA's educator
astronaut program. |
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Scientists in Action - News about
careers in the natural sciences. Includes careers in mapping the planets, sampling the ocean floor, protecting wildlife,
and forecasting volcanic eruptions. |
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The Federal Courtroom - A look
inside the Federal Courtroom with the U.S. Attorneys office. |
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U.S. Department of State for Youth - Although
headquartered in Washington, DC, the Department of State's embassies span the world in more than 190 countries.
The diplomats who work in these embassies come from all over the United States and represent a variety of
backgrounds. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday? |
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When I Grow Up - Learn about
different career opportunities at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office! Now more than ever, patent and trademark
protection encourages businesses to invest in the research, development and marketing vital to the economy and helps
to promote the progress of science and technology. |
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Women of NASA - The Women of NASA resource
was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in math, science, and
technology. |
| Organization Sites
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American Dental Association's Career
Resources - Would you like the opportunity to provide a needed health
service and create healthy smiles? Learn more about the various careers in the dental
profession. |
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America's Career InfoNET - Find out how much
different careers pay in different parts of the country and how much education and training are needed. Look at videos of
careers in action. Smart career decisions start here! |
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Aquarium Careers - Monterey Bay
Aquarium - Even if you love the seas, but get seasick as soon as you leave
the shore, you can still find a marine-related career that suits your talents and interests. |
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Careers in Veterinary
Medicine - The American Veterinary Medical Association has created a site
that has everything you need to know about becoming a Veterinary Specialist. |
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GetTech.org - Have you ever wondered about the
world of technology behind the things in your life? Technology is EVERYWHERE! From the moment your alarm goes off
in the morning -- until you turn off your light at night -- there is a behind-the-scenes world you never imagined! Click here
and learn about the technology in their world -- and the opportunities for your future! |
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Girls Go Tech - Careers You Can Count On - Careers in math, science and technology are as varied as they are exciting. |
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Is the Past in your Future? - This site looks at the
importance of and careers in historical archaeology. |
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Job Profiles: Working at the San Diego
Zoo - There are so many jobs you can do at the zoo. Learn about working
with animals, plants, science, conservation, and much, much more. |
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National Engineers Week Future City Completion
™ - The competition employs a team-based approach for 7th and 8th
grade students to design their city of the future. A computer software system is used to make decisions about existing
and new
technologies and city operations, and watch their city grow. |
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Role Model Project for Girls - This site is a
"sampler" and is meant to give girls an idea of the breadth of their choices, encourage them to explore ideas that they
may not have thought possible before, and offer ideas about how they could achieve their goals. |
| Education Sites
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Animal Doc Com - Ever think about being a
veterinarian? Find out what vet students are learning about dogs, horses, sheep, cattle, llamas, and
more. |
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Career Information - Career information for kids who
like music, art, science, reading, math... |
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Career Planning Process - The Career Planning/Competency Model encourages individuals to explore and gather information
which enables them to synthesize, gain competencies, make decisions, set goals and take
action. |
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Guide to the Business of Babysitting
- Are you ready ro be responsible and to work with families who might be different from your own? The purpose of this
site is to prepare potential babysitters with the knowledge & skills necessary to care for children. |
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Jobsmart Career Guide - Whether you're starting,
continuing or changing...you need information to plan your next move..including Free Online Career
Tests. |
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Virtual Reference Desk Learning Center - The VRD
Learning Center can help you find information and answers to your questions about school subjects, fascinating facts,
research topics, and more! |
| Commercial Sites
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Be A Habitat Hero! - This National Geographic's site
allows you to expand your mind as you come to the rescue of our habitats. While you're getting up close and personal
with earth’s six habitats, you can also get the scoop on protected lands, biodiversity, urban sprawl, conservation and
population. |
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What Do They Do? - Learn about what people do at
work and how they make our world a better place. |
Careers