Research Guides: Careers: Explore Careers

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Use the databases below to find articles on your career field.

Associates Program Source This link opens in a new window
Designed specifically for junior & community colleges with a primary focus on disciplines of study within associate degrees and certification programs. Areas explored include accounting, automotive, child care services, cosmetology, culinary arts, forestry, food service management, graphic arts, hair dressing, hospitality management, interior design, journalism, plumbing, heating & air conditioning, veterinary technology and welding.
MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covers virtually every subject area of general interest.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
An excellent place to start for a comprehensive overview of an occupation.
Virginia Career VIEW
General information on careers including description of work, required education, earnings, and job outlooks. Also includes data that are region and state specific.
Career OneStop
Explore industries and occupations. Includes employment and wage information at the national, state, metropolitan area and county levels. Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.