Career Exploration
Career Guide for Teens - Where will all the jobs be in Utah over the next decade? The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) publishes a job outlook specifically geared towards Utah's teenagers. As you consider a career pathway, this guide will help in the decision-making process. Every two years economists at DWS use statistical models to make projections for nearly every job you can think of, and probably a lot more! These forecasts are meant to give you an idea of which jobs will be the fastest growing and have the most openings in the next ten years.
Utah's High Wage High Demand Industries - This page will help you gain a better understanding of the top five Utah industries that offer high demand, high wage jobs. The top five industries in Utah are Construction, Engineering, Health Care, Information Technology & Computer Science, and Manufacturing.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Welcome to the Nation′s premier source for career information! The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
Careers.utah.gov - Utah now has a fantastic new career planning resource, careers.utah.gov. This website was created in partnership between the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah State Office of Education, Utah System of Higher Education, and Utah State Office of Rehabilitation. This website puts key career planning resources right at your fingertips.
Utah Majors Guide- Find certificate and degree programs. Search by institution, subject, occupation, type of degree or certificate, or career cluster. Connect majors to job projections in related career fields.
Career One Stop - Browse through occupation, industry, and state information about numerous careers, as well as search for job openings. Find your career in one stop!
O*net Online - Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work.
Office and Career Guide- this site includes career assessments, career games, resume samples and tips, as well as lists/information about a wide variety of careers.
Mi Próximo Paso - enables Spanish speaking career explorers and job seekers to search and learn about more than 900 different occupations.
UtahFutures
An online portfolio, resume builder and career exploration tool.
weusemath.org - Do you like math? Do you ever wonder how math is important in real life? Are you interested in a career in math, but don't know what your options are? Would you like advice on how to study and succeed in math? Are you interested in links to national math competitions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, check out weusemath.org.
BestNursingDegree.com - Information about nursing and which schools offer nursing degrees.
Service Opportunities
If you are looking for local volunteer opportunities, Utah Volunteer Center Association and YouthLinc have options waiting for you! You may also click on the attachment below for a list of non-profit agencies in the Salt Lake Valley that often have volunteer opportunities.
Utah's High Wage High Demand Industries - This page will help you gain a better understanding of the top five Utah industries that offer high demand, high wage jobs. The top five industries in Utah are Construction, Engineering, Health Care, Information Technology & Computer Science, and Manufacturing.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Welcome to the Nation′s premier source for career information! The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
Careers.utah.gov - Utah now has a fantastic new career planning resource, careers.utah.gov. This website was created in partnership between the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah State Office of Education, Utah System of Higher Education, and Utah State Office of Rehabilitation. This website puts key career planning resources right at your fingertips.
Utah Majors Guide- Find certificate and degree programs. Search by institution, subject, occupation, type of degree or certificate, or career cluster. Connect majors to job projections in related career fields.
Career One Stop - Browse through occupation, industry, and state information about numerous careers, as well as search for job openings. Find your career in one stop!
O*net Online - Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work.
Office and Career Guide- this site includes career assessments, career games, resume samples and tips, as well as lists/information about a wide variety of careers.
Mi Próximo Paso - enables Spanish speaking career explorers and job seekers to search and learn about more than 900 different occupations.
UtahFutures
An online portfolio, resume builder and career exploration tool.
weusemath.org - Do you like math? Do you ever wonder how math is important in real life? Are you interested in a career in math, but don't know what your options are? Would you like advice on how to study and succeed in math? Are you interested in links to national math competitions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, check out weusemath.org.
BestNursingDegree.com - Information about nursing and which schools offer nursing degrees.
Service Opportunities
If you are looking for local volunteer opportunities, Utah Volunteer Center Association and YouthLinc have options waiting for you! You may also click on the attachment below for a list of non-profit agencies in the Salt Lake Valley that often have volunteer opportunities.
