LibGuide: Career Resources

Norwood High School Career Development Education WIKI

During your time at NHS, you will have time to try on some ideas about what you would like to do after you leave. You get to practice making a plan, and you get to figure out what your next steps are. This doesn't happen all at once. Instead, your future will take shape in a series of steps, some in the right direction, and perhaps some that aren't.

By the time you graduate, we also hope that you will have had at least
a summer job or other part-time work experience,
100 hours of volunteer community service, and
an internship with a business or organization.

Mr. Richard Mobley is the Job and Career Resource Director at NHS. Make an appointment to see him!!

Career planning for high schoolers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

"This article helps high school students plan for careers. The first section talks about exploring your interests. The second section highlights the importance of internships, jobs, and other opportunities for getting experience. The third section describes some education or training options, both in high school and afterward. The fourth section offers some thoughts on pursuing your dream career. And the final section lists sources for more information."

The Scoop: How I Got Started on My Career Path
Exploring Careers Step-by-Step
5 Ways to Stay on Track in Summer
Learning What You Love in High School

Career Outlook Quarterly from the U.S. Department of Labor

Scroll down to where you select your town (Norwood) and zip code (02062).

Massachusetts Career Information System is free on-line to all Massachusetts residents. MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices. From MA Department of Career Services.

Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Department of Labor
Every job you can think of, with specific information and links to helpful organizations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor

Career Exploration

Check out this Pinterest that offers links to hundreds of career information sites.

Search through our database of every psychology career you can possibly imagine. Find out exactly which career field best suits you in psychology.

Creating A Resume

Helpful websites with information, suggestions and examples.

Big Future from the College Board

8 jobs every company will be hiring for by 2020

GetMyFuture

Jobs in 2020 The Industries and Occupations to Watch

The 100 Best Jobs

Student and Career Opportunities

30 fastest-growing jobs by 2020

Where Will Jobs Be in 2020

Post Secondary Education and Career Options

The Norwood High School Library has materials that will be of use to you in your research about
what schooling you might pursue after high school. There are also a number of career information
books. Some books give an overview of a broad range of careers. Others offer information focus-
ing on a specific type of career i.e. nursing or engineering. There are books that offer advice on
making choices, suggestions for best practices while you are getting an education. There are books
that explain financial aid options, too. Below are a few examples of titles found in our library.
Check the Destiny Catalog to find additional titles.

Web Sites

Community College FAQs Nearly half of the undergraduate college students in the U.S. were enrolled in two-year community colleges in 2011-2012. The majority were enrolled part time. More than 40% of low-income students and nearly 40% of those whose parents didn't graduate from college go to community colleges. The percentages are significantly lower for high-income students or the children of college graduates. A relatively small percentage of community college students get a bachelor's degree within six years, but more than a third graduate. Investigate remedial education at the community college level. Learn about placement exams, dual enrollment and online education.
Topic: Community colleges Language: English Lexile: 1320 http://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu

You're Going to College Investigate the costs and benefits of a college education. Do you think a college education impacts lifetime earnings? Weigh the costs and benefits of working while in college. Explore how to pay for college by saving, using government loans, getting scholarships, or relying on your parents. Do you know the most expensive part of a college education? Put the pictures in order starting with the most expensive. There might be some costs that you didn't expect. Topic: College costs Language: English Lexile: 1000 Interactive http://www.econedlink.org

College Loan Types A collection of articles that provides you with information on the different type of student loans has been gathered and presented to you by Peterson's College Search. The articles address issues related to the changes in the student loan world, private loans, borrowing, alternative financing options, and facing the realities of student loan debt. A search tool is also available for you to use and you can browse all of Peterson's College Search site as well.
Topic: Student loans Language: English Lexile: 1390 http://www.petersons.com

Web Sites

MyFootpath Vocational careers

Foreign Service Careers Constant change is to be expected in a U.S. Foreign Service career. Some enjoy the travel, new people, new languages, and new cultures. Others are passionate about representing their country in the world. If you are looking for a challenge, this may be a career to consider. You need to be a U.S. citizen and available for placement anywhere in the world. Diplomats work at embassies and consulates to promote peace, prosperity, and the protection of Americans abroad. You must choose a particular career track when you take the Foreign Service Officer Exam.
Topic: Diplomatic and consular service, American, Diplomacy (career) Language: English Lexile: 1270 http://sites.ewu.edu

Office Manager: Careers and Job Information Business and organizational skills are needed to be successful as an office manager. If this is a career path that interests you, then check out the information on this site. From here you will learn some of the job duties of an office manager and the work environment. Employment is expected to grow in this field, but there is competition to find jobs. The majority of professionals in this field earn from $36,000-$60,000. People entering the profession should have at least and Associate’s degree.
Topic: Office management (career) Language: English Lexile: 1300 http://www.floridatechonline.com

Auto Mechanic Careers If you can figure out what is wrong with a car just by listening to the noise it makes you may want to consider a career as an auto mechanic. This guide tells you what it is like to be an auto mechanic beginning with the general types of responsibilities required for this career. You will learn about the path you need to take to become an auto mechanic, the typical salary, compatible personality traits, and the job outlook.
Topic: Automobile mechanics Language: English Lexile: 1230 http://myfootpath.com

Careers with Animals If you like working with animals, have you ever thought about getting paid to do that? There are many careers that involve animals to choose from such as an animal activist, animal trainer, wildlife rehabilitator, veterinary assistant, horse or dog groomer, animal behaviorist, kennel attendant, animal control officer, naturalist/wildlife biologist, animal photographer, shelter/rescue sanctuary manager, and many more. Turn your love of animals into a rewarding career of taking care of or training animals, or helping educate people on animal care and treatment.
Topic: Careers, Animals Language: English Lexile: 750 http://www.paws.org