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Search on careers found 20 entries in TeenSpace:

Entertainment Careers
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/
Entertainment jobs, internships and career information in the entertainment industry. Search or browse for information about available jobs or information about jobs in entertainment.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Careers in Ecology
http://www.esa.org/opportunities/
The Ecological Society of America posts job announcements that are submitted for advertisement on-line, as well as funding opportunities. These pages provide specific listings for individuals looking for internships, employment or additional funding to further their careers and research in ecology.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Health Careers
http://www.mccg.org/healthcareers/healthcareershome.asp
"This guide will assist you in exploring the various health careers and provide links to information so that you can make a more informed decision about your future. This guide is divided into 15 career areas which include 60 specific health occupations. You'll find information about the career, educational programs, professional organizations plusother resources. In addition, there is a section on financial assistance and even a fun quiz.
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• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Careers in Music
http://www.berklee.edu/careers/
The Berklee College of Music offers descriptions of careers in music, from jazz, to classical, to business aspects, to music therapy. Come here to see the range of choices, then explore their course listings to see what kinds of classes a music school offers.
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• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Quintessential Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide
http://www.quintcareers.com/
"This site is designed to provide as much information and resources as possible about jobs and careers for every kind of job seeker -- all for free! The goal of this site is providing job-seekers with the best resources on the Web."
This item appears in the following categories:
• Money and Work » Job Hunting
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

4 International Careers & Job
http://www.4icj.com/
"4 International Careers and Jobs is a world-wide directory of quality job sites and career resources and a free starting point for finding overseas jobs and work abroad." It offers free and fee-based connections to international employment agencies regarding seasonal work, government jobs, internships, full-time jobs, and other services. Some foreign newspapers are linked to this site.
This item appears in the following category:
• Money and Work » Job Hunting

Career Key
http://www.careerkey.org/
Geared to middle school students, this site allows you to figure out your personality traits and interests. Then you can see what jobs fit these characteristics and learn more about careers that you would like. Take the Career Key online and get started in your exploration of careers. Good links to other career resources, too.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

College Toolkit
http://www.collegetoolkit.com/
A "one-stop resource for life after high school allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location. It is one of the most comprehensive sites for life after high school..."
This item appears in the following category:
• Money and Work » Student Aid

Career Overview
http://www.careeroverview.com/
This is a career site devoted to providing information about careers in a wide variety of disciplines, including business, health services, construction, education, and others, listing titles of occupations within fields, and providing information on those jobs.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Job Profiles
http://www.jobprofiles.org/
This unusual site features the profiles of individuals who have been successful in their field. This might help you to decide whether a particular career is right for you. There are many, many, careers described here, from bookkeeper to plumbing contractor to handmade wooden boat builder.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

MyFuture
http://www.myfuture.com/
This site has information for high schoolers about getting a job, managing money, and careers with the military.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » College

Teen Seams
http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_teen.html
This website has fun-to-sew projects for teens. Also included is a link to careers in the textiles industry.
This item appears in the following category:
• Sports, Entertainment, and Arts » Arts » Crafts » Sewing

The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Explore colleges, learn about entrance examines, access online applications, find school rankings, and get advice on funding higher education and careers. Sections of the site are devoted to those pursuing graduate studies and for educators working with college applicants.
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• School and Homework Help » College

World Around You
http://ClercCenter.gallaudet.edu/worldaroundyou/index.html
"Gallaudet University through its division of Pre-College National Mission Programs has published World Around You, a magazine for deaf and hard of hearing teenagers for 15 years. We have hero/adventure stories about deaf teens and adults as well as information about careers, role models, technology, laws, and deaf culture." This web version has articles from the print magazine and information about subscribing.
This item appears in the following categories:
• Reading and Writing » Zines
• School and Homework Help » Disabilities » Deafness

Career Exploration
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/79906
The resources in this IPL pathfinder will not only lead users to information about careers, but also help users to develop their career path. Whether you are looking for career information for a school project or hoping to discover the occupation that is right for you, the print and Internet resources listed here will get you started along the exciting path of career exploration.
This item appears in the following category:
• Money and Work » Job Hunting

Job Interview Strategies for Teens
http://www.quintcareers.com/teen_job_strategies.html
This section from Quintessential Careers is targeted specifically to teens, with advice on job seeking, interviewing skills, and resume writing. Other sections of www.quintcareers.com provide advice on many job application questions. There are some fee services, but the freebies are extensive!
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• Money and Work » Job Hunting

My Future
http://myfuture.com/
This site has information for high schoolers about getting a job, managing money, and careers with the military.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Vocational Guidance

Women of NASA
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html
Do you want to know more about the women who work for NASA? This site has interviews and profiles, with NASA's female scientists and astronauts. Some documents and interviews are also available in Spanish.
This item appears in the following category:
• School and Homework Help » Homework Help » Subject Area Help » Science » Space

About.com
http://www.about.com/
About.com hosts websites whose content and links are created and/or selected by hundreds of "Guides," experts who provide articles, advice, and resources on a particular subject. Search by broad channels or more specific topics.
This item appears in the following categories:
• Technology
• Health and Sexuality
• Money and Work
• School and Homework Help
• Sports, Entertainment, and Arts

young-dancers.org
http://www.young-dancers.org/main.html
Whether you're a dance beginner or thinking about a career in dance, this site has something for you.
This item appears in the following category:
• Sports, Entertainment, and Arts » Arts » Dance

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