Careers
Resources
There are many valuable publications and websites that can assist you in career planning and exploration, education and training, and job search. Below are some of these recommended resources.
Investigate Careers Resources
- America's Career InfoNet - Comprehensive source of occupational and economic information.
- America's Career Resource Network - Career resource for career exploration and job training.
- ChoicesPlanner - Online career tests, career counseling, and job search advice.
- The Career Key - On-line career planning assessment tool.
- The Riley Guide - Comprehensive site for online job resources.
- Utah's Targeted Industries
- Next Steps - Career planning, exploration, and decision-making information for 15 to 24-year-olds.
- Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook - National data on different careers.
Explore Education and Training Resources
- Utah Colleges and Universities - More school information, financial aid help, and other topics.
- Utah Mentor - Academic, career planning, and financial aid information.
- Determine Utah Residency Status - Explains in-state tuition and residency status.
- Utah State Office of Education - Public education information.
- Adult Education - Program information across the state.
- Utah Education Network - Courses and programs delivered on KUED-TV (Channel 7), KULC (Channel 9), EDNET, UEN Satellite System, and Utahlink.
Find a Job Resources
- Adult Career Guide - Tips on how to search for jobs, write a resume, and determine your skills, as well as information on what jobs are hot in today's economy.
- Older Worker Resources - Information to assist people 55 and older in searching for a job.
- Veteran Services Resources - Information to assist veterans in searching for a job.
- Persons with a Disability Resources - The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation can assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment and increase their independence.
- Want Ads - Classified ads from Utah's newspapers as well as from several national commercial websites (see bottom of page).
- Economic Information / Labor Market Information - Find the latest information about the labor market throughout the state.
- Laws and Rules for Youth Employment - Federal and State rules concerning young workers.