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Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a free career resource offering detailed information on numerous occupations throughout the United States.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Known for its unprecedented depth of coverage, this comprehensive career research database is organized into three main sections: Through Industries and Careers, users can explore a multitude of industries, career fields, and professions; Plan Your Education helps users find the schools that fit them best; and Launch Your Career offers solid advice to help users perfect the skills that beget success. The material draws from a range of authoritative sources, including more than 880 updated articles and entries from the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition. A new "From Our Career Experts" section features regular blog posts with an archive of more than 2,300 posts.

O*Net OnLine
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more! Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.
My Next Move
Search careers with key words. Browse careers by industry. Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.

Vocations & Careers Collection This link opens in a new window
Vocations & Careers Collection makes it easier for you by providing content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Survey of American Industries and Careers This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive encyclopedia provides details facts and information about a wide range of American industries and careers.
Films on Demand -- Career and Job Search This link opens in a new window
This collection contains hundreds of videos with focused collections on career exploration, career fields and industries, career success skills, and a substantive job searching skills section (including portions on job searching, resume/cover letter building, interviewing, and following-up).
Salem Careers This link opens in a new window
Includes "Careers In ..." which explores the fields and occupations of science and other emerging fields and the career-focused "Contemporary Biographies" series.

GCC Enrollment Center
At the GCC Enrollment Center youll find cross-trained experts to direct you to the resources and advisors you need, from academic advising, registering for classes, applying for financial aid, or paying tuition.
Ferguson's College Planning and Financial Aid
Whether it is picking a college major, choosing the right school, or learning about financial aid opportunities, Ferguson's College Planning and Financial Aid page has a wealth of resources to help you plan your education and future.
College Navigator
Looking to explore different colleges, The College Navigator allows you to see important facts and information about colleges throughout the nation.
College Source Online
Access to more than 39,000 course catalogs from U.S. and international colleges and universities. Includes complete cover-to-cover original page format of 2-year, 4-year, graduate, professional schools, and international schools. Entries include a college profile and a link to their web page. (Not Available from Off-Campus)