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Additional Resources for Career Planning

Articles that relate to job market data and help with career decisions (you can use CTRL + F or click on the Search icon to look for a specific topic).

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Career Planning and Job Search Guides

  • 4 Secrets That Will Improve your Employment Prospects:  online article that suggests four ways to improve your career planning process
  • CareerBlog: lots of short “how-to” and help articles on strengthening your resume, maintained by Novoresume
  • Education Level and Projected Openings, 2019–29:  the US Bureau of Labor Statistics categorizes occupations by Education Level (from no formal education to advanced college degrees) including average wages
  • My PlanetXt: this site looks at the impact (current and possible) of automation on specific occupations.
  • My Skills My Future: a simple way to look for other possible careers based on your current and prior jobs
  • Occupational Mobility Explorer: researchers analyzed the skills that employers requested in the 33 largest metro areas. This tool allows workers to investigate how they might transfer their skills from one occupation to a similar (hopefully higher-paying) occupation in the same labor market.
  • Tips on Internet Safety When Working from Home … if you choose to work from home, these tips can help prevent Internet related threats.

Construction

  • 5 Ways Educators Can Get Students Interested In Construction Careers: although this article is for educators, there are lots of great tips and tools for anyone considering a construction career, a great place to start! Provided by BYF
  • 10 Great Careers That Don’t Require a Degree: an overview of construction occupations that do not require a college degree with great career options. Provided by BYF
  • Construction Worker Health: a resource to help construction workers live healthier lives including a free training on nutrition and grocery budgeting.
  • Guide to Trade School for People with Disabilities: an overview of Trade Schools for people with disabilities including resources to help in deciding in this career path.
  • What Construction Occupation Matches Your Personality?  this simple online tool allows you to choose the things you like to do and suggests possible construction career options. Provided by BYF … want even more options?  Try Traitify

Healthcare

  • Caregiver Demographics: Learn about those that receive and provide Caregiver services.  Published by the Caregiver.org

Manufacturing

  • The Manufacturing Skills Gap: What Is It and How to Solve It?  Learn about the changing scope of manufacturing including the fastest growing occupations and skills needed for new manufacturing jobs.
  • Manufacturing Terms You Should Know: an extensive list of terms used in manufacturing including definitions.  A helpful resource to learn more about manufacturing or when building resumes and cover letters (explaining your skills and identifying key words).
  • Welding News: a blog maintained by Primeweld including the best jobs for welders, safety articles and recommendations for those returning from military service or people with disabilities.

Natural Resources

  • American Conservation Experience (ACE) non-profit organization providing environmental service opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals
  • Find Your Path: An overview of occupations and personal stories for the Natural Resources sector.  Published by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
  • Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Jobs Flyer (2022)
  • USFS Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Flyer (applications close Feb 11, 2022)

Technology (Information Technology, E-Commerce and Cybersecurity)

  • Choosing Your Cybersecurity Path: curious about a career in Cybersecurity?  This short article provides some suggestions including career pathways (Cybrary)
  • Forensic Schools: this site provides lists of colleges by state related to Forensic Science, including Cyber and Digital Forensics.  You can also read more about Forensics on their blog.
  • Mobile E-Commerce (mCommerce): learn about the growing field of Mobile E-Commerce and the future of this occupation field.  From the CellPhoneDeal blog that includes articles on mobile cyber security.

Transportation (Commercial Truck Driving, Logistics and Warehousing)

  • What’s in that Truck I Just Passed on the Highway? … learn more about the trucking industry with data from the US Census Bureau (Feb 2021).
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Career Pathways

  • Child Care / Early Learning Education
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Natural Resources
  • Technology
  • Transportation

 

Worksource

Local WorkSource Rogue Valley centers have more information on specific jobs and training programs available right now in these industries. WorkSource has funding to help recruit, train, and place workers in these high-demand fields. Explore the information throughout the website or call or visit your nearest WorkSource Rogue Valley center.

Rogue Workforce Partnership

37 N. Central Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-2518

Questions?  Email Info@rogueworkforce.org, call 541-734-7533 or click the “Have a question” icon below.

 

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