Career and Employment Resources

The Career Center maintains a resource center to assist you with your career planning and career searching.

• Computer Lab - Our Computer Lab features five work stationswith access to computer-based career search programs. These programs offer information on over 450 occupations to include salaries, employment outlook and required training and education. Students may also use the computers to compose resumes, cover letters, and access career information on the World Wide Web.
• Book Library - Our book library contains books and manuals covering topics such as career trends, employer directories, internship opportunities, interview and resume preparation, and career directories.
• Seasonal/Internships - The Career Planning and Placement Center maintains a file of nationwide internship and seasonal work opportunities as well as detailed job descriptions for employment opportunities throughout the state of Utah and nationwide.

Occupational Information

• Choices 2008 - Choices engages students in an interactive process that builds self-knowledge, encourages them to explore occupations and schools, and helps them plan for the future. Multimedia and a friendly search process lead students to consider many options.
  
  The connections between occupations, majors, and schools (all on one screen) and the RoadMap make it easy for students to use Choices on their own. Direct hyperlinks to key web sites enrich career exploration.
  
  
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - The OOH Is now available on-line and in printed form. It contains detailed information on almost 13,000 occupations. Each description includes an occupational code, a title, and industry designation, basic tasks, strength requirements and general information on required education and training.
  
  
• Department of Workforce Services Labor Market Information - An on-line website that provides detailed labor market information on Utah occupational wages by county, Utah job outlook in brief, licensed occupations in Utah, Utah career guide, job seekers guide to Utah, and county economic newsletters. Web Address is www.dws.state.ut.us