Smart Tips & Real World Training - JobStart101.org (College graduate? New to the world of work? Develop or improve your skills with examples from real workplace situations.) JobsJournal.com - A Reliable & Comprehensive Career Bulletin  Self Assessments:       At WorkSource NW Centers and Partner locations CHOICES CT career planning software helps build meaningful career transition plans.  Compare, connect & choose from a wide range of work & education options. KEYTRAIN interactive assessment & training for basic workplace skills (requires staff assistance to get started) CVTIPS  CVTips.com is much more than a Curriculum Vitae guide. Here you can find information for your whole job search: cover letter tips, interview techniques, job search strategies, career planning, as well as free resume/CV examples, templates and advice. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing - good typing/keyboarding skills are more important than ever. Learn, practice & improve your skills with this software during open lab sessions. Resume Review (with staff) Skills & Abilities: Finding Your Place in the New Job Market (workshop) Turning Point at Whatcom Community College  - FREE quarterly workshops & classes for eligible students.       Online Career Assessments: Career Quiz  on Washington Career Bridge - connect interests to careers with this tool. Career One Stop Skills Center - Assessments - assess skills & compare to the skills of in-demand occupations; consider training to enhance your skill level. Employability Check-Up   The employability checkup provides a snapshot of your ability to find employment with a specific occupation at a specific wage and location. Interest Profiler My Skills, My Future Skills Profiler on CareerInfonet.org Veterans' Key to Career Success Where Are You Going? - careers & occupations in Washington State Work Importance Locator - career exploration tool pinpoints what's important to you in a job.  Consider values such as achievement, autonomy, working conditions & characteristics of occupations. Work Values - match your values to occupations Youth - Preparing for Adulthood       Online Typing Assessments www.Learn2Type.com www.TypingTest.com www.TypingWeb.com

Labor Market Research

New Air Washington - increasing aviation-related skills of Washington's workforce) My Skills, My Future (explore new career options)  Career Clusters Career clusters are groups of similar occupations. Career clusters link what you learn in school with the knowledge and skills you need for success in college and careers. Labor Market Information (handout) (under construction) Employment and Economic Information Occupational Outlook Quarterly Washington Wages Career One Stop - Explore Careers Dream It !  Do It! Pathways to Career Success

Training Research & Resources

New Air Washington - increasing aviation-related skills of Washington's workforce Washington Career Bridge - Eligible Training Provider List Online Videos to over 450 Occupations - Includes some Spanish versions Career Videos over 500 videos describing specific occupations  Where are you going? A Guide to Careers and Training in Washington State  Transitioning to a New Job    (Large File 317k) Free Online Portfolios to Showcase Your Talent Demand / Declining Occupations Eligible Training Providers   Training-Benefits Program Information ONET Online

Job Keeping Skills

When the job market is tight, be sure you are paying attention to the skills that help you keep a position.  Check the links below for resources and ideas to keep your skills current.

Job Keeping Skills You Need to Know - from Yahoo! Workforce Skill Standards and Foundation Skills    How to Deal with Getting Fired Teens: How to find part time work How do I get a raise?

Check the links below if you are considering quitting a job:

What to know before you quit!