Career One Stop
Career One Stop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides a variety of resources, tools, support, and information to help students finish their education, further their education, and find the right career.
Blogs
Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets
Search Institute has identified 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half of the assets focus on the relationships and opportunities they need in their families, schools, and communities (external assets). The remaining assets focus on the social-emotional strengths, values, and commitments that are nurtured within young people (internal assets).
Apprenticeship.gov
Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.
Blue Collar Brain
Blue Collar Brain wants to help you find a skilled trade career that does not require a college degree! Our website offers career profiles and resources for finding a trade career that is right for you.
Explore the Trades
At Explore The Trades our mission is to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. These industries keep our country running. Jobs in these industries are in high demand and come with great pay, career opportunities and job security. We want to help you discover that these careers aren’t just a choice – they’re the best choice.
The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
This shift in the job and education markets can leave parents feeling unsure about the career path their children choose to pursue. Lack of knowledge and misconceptions about the trades can lead parents to steer their kids away from these programs, when vocational training might be a surer path to a stable job.
Resources for Women in the Skilled Trades
Studies show that when the women’s labor force participation rises, so does the economy and the GDP. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes in the databook Women in the Labor Force that women may represent more than half of all workers within several industries.
15 Best Jobs for Trade School Graduates
Not every career requires a bachelor's degree. If you're considering entering a vocation, check out these popular — and lucrative — trade school jobs.
What Are the Requirements for a Job in the Trades & Careers?
There are a lot of paths to great jobs in the Trades and Careers. But how do you get the best return on your education investment? And what is the best kind of school to help you meet your goals?
Another Option After High School: Trade/Vocational Schools and Career Colleges
Depending on your situation -- your aptitude, career interests, high-school record, and life goals -- learning a trade by attending a career college or vocational school might make much more sense for you.
