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Career Databases
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new windowIncludes information on job and industry profiles, job-hunting and workplace skills, career and industry resources, and college planning and financial aid. (NVCC)
- Salem Press Careers This link opens in a new window
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A full-text database of articles to assist students and job-seekers to learn more about today's most popular careers (NVCC).
Career Websites
- Occupational Outlook HandbookFind profiles, required skills and local data about specific careers.
- Career One StopSource for career exploration, training and jobs. (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Virginia Career ViewJob and career information, related specifically to Virginia. "Explore Career Clusters" for job and career information.
- Virginia Labor Market InformationIncludes wage information, and lists specific skills and tasks for occupations.