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The Division of Lifelong Learning, in an effort to better serve our student population has made available both advising and career services resources for Continuing Education students. Available resources include:
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), previously TRC Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Providing those with disabilities options to fund training programs and courses applicable to job skills training for entering or re-entering the workforce. for Cooke County residents (877) 340-3368 (Sherman) for Denton County residents (800) 687-6544 (Denton) for Denton County residents (214) 222-2080 (Lewisville) for Montague County residents (800) 269-2680 (Wichita Falls) for Young County residents (800) 269-2684 (Graham) The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The website provides career overviews, working conditions, required training and education, expected job prospects, potential earnings, and what workers do on the job, in addition to related occupation information on specific careers. O*net provides a Computerized Interest Profiler that can be self-administered and self-interpreted to measure six types of occupational interests. It is composed of 180 items describing work activities that represent a wide variety of occupations as well as a broad range of training levels. SIGI offers a collection of tools - assessments, databases, and Internet links - that you can use to answer your questions about majors, occupations, and careers. The best way to go through SIGI is to have a goal, such as selecting a major or learning about occupations that interest you. Then, use SIGI's tools to find answers. The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II (KTS®-II) The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. It is a powerful 70 question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type and how those interests can relate to possible career choices. OSCAR is a product of the Texas Workforce Commission/Career Development Resources (TWC/CDR)
and was designed to assist dislocated workers in transitioning to new careers. A major emphasis of the program is to spotlight the O*net database resource, but it was designed with a friendly look and feel to avoid intimidating any person who was not familiar with computers and menus, toolbars, etc. Provides job search and employment resources for professionals seeking career opportunities within a specific industry or business sector. Explore some of the fastest growing careers and occupations to obtain information on career education and training, as well as employment opportunities. Your source for employment information and inspiration. This One-Stop will help you manage your career and provide a pathway to career success. Tools available for job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Great resouce for tracking salary information by occupation. Tracer: Labor Market & Career Information Department (LMCI) of the Texas Workforce Commission The Labor Market & Career Information Department (LMCI) of the Texas Workforce Commission provides statistics and analyses on the dynamics of the Texas labor market and informational products designed to support informed educational and career decisions. In addition, LMCI provides a wide array of career and occupational information through software programs and printed publications.
Find out how much you will spend each month and how much you will need in the future. Link salary requirements to careers, and get information on your chosen occupation. Use the resources available to consider some possible careers for you or your child; how to prepare in general for training beyond high school; and what schools might be the best match for your chosen career. Resource provided by the Texas Workforce Commission to provide both employees and employers an opportunity to link to one another. For employees, free access to local job databases are provided. Hint: To view local listings for occupations such as healthcare support functions select the following options from the Work in Texas website:
One of the largest job search sites in the United States, Careerbuilder.com provides job seekers a number of tools including the ability to post resumes, search employment ads, and create job alerts to have job openings emailed or texted to you daily.
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