LibGuides: Government Documents at ESU: Careers

Government Information Resources on...

CareerOneStop
The U.S. Department of Labor's website on careers, training, and job search.

Self-Assessments on CareerOneStop
Fill out one of the three available self-assessments -- interests, skills, and work values.

The Interest Assessment is a quick 30-question assessment that identifies your interests and matches them to careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find information about careers including job responsibilities, education and training, pay, and outlook. (U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Find a Job using CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop is a website from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Results are NOT limited to government positions. This search includes four job posting websites: NLx, America's Job Exchange, CareerBuilder, and Indeed.
USA JOBS
Want to work for the Federal Government? Searches federal employment opportunities. This website is run by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Federal Jobs for Students & Recent Graduates
USA JOBS's Federal programs for internships and employment opportunities.
PA Employment
Search for internships and employment opportunities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Data & Statistics on Employment and Unemployment
Department of Labor
Wage Data by Area and Occupation
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Publications
Fact sheets and other publications from the EEOC.
Career and Technical Education: A Primer
CRS Report, June 21, 2022.
"This report provides a primer on career and technical education (CTE) to support congressional discussion of initiatives designed to improve workforce development and to address some skills deficits that may exist in the workforce."
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V): A Primer
CRS Report, April 15, 2022.