Franklin Academy Library

Our library contains many useful site links in careers, employment, and job postings. Check it out!

 

Northstar Community Career Web

      Vast amount of information regarding different careers available in our region. This website includes self-assessment, and career exploration including:
     --information about a specific occupation
     --career models of individuals in the community who hold a
       job in that occupation
     --listings of scholarships available to pursue an education
       in that occupation as well as employers in the area who
       hire that occupation
     --local educational institutions that provide education and
       training opportunities for that occupation
     --Paid summer internships in career fields

www.northstarweb.org/ncwib

Career Zone

A creative web site designed to provide in-depth information on a wide variety of exciting careers in New York State
www.nycareerzone.org

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site has information on virtually every type of occupation available in the United Sates. Visitors can either search by keyword or scan the immense index to find data on every type of occupation, from agricultural scientist to zookeeper. The handbook lays out the working conditions, necessary training and degrees, earnings and job outlook for the coming years. Other sections include information on how to find a job, the jobs of the future, and links to other career sites.
www.bls.gov/oco

My Future

Do you know what your future holds? No? Well this colorful and attractive site will help you and your students make choices that will make the future seem somewhat clearer. Here you will find lots of informative articles on things like how to maintain personal finances, find financial aid for college, find a career after high school, get information on what careers in the military are like or how to write a perfect resume and cover letter. A great site for those just starting to learn about life after high school.
www.myfuture.com

Today’s Military

This web site is designed to give those interested in military careers an opportunity to learn more about the various jobs available.
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/careers

Career Voyages

Start exploring career options and be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
www.careervoyages.gov