Labor Department
- Occupational Outlook HandbookListings and descriptions of occupations, including a section for most occupations called "See how to become one."
- O*NET Online This link opens in a new window
Explore careers here. View occupational outlooks, tasks, required education, training, and wage trends for any given career. Administered and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
- Dictionary of Occupational TitlesThe Dictionary of Occupational Titles has been replaced by O*NET, but some sources still cite it.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Search for the NAICS, convert the NAICS to SIC or SIC to NAICS. Also includes news about classification systems, new industries, sectors, code systems.
- Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) IndexThe SIC code has been replaced by NAICS, but some sources still use SIC codes.
- Wage Determinations OnLineAllows federal contracting officers to make wage determinations on federal contracts.
- Occupational Employment StatisticsFrom the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational categories and wage estimates at the national, state and metropolitan levels.
- Minnesota: LMIwiseCheck to see what programs at your college are marketable. Check to see the outlook for various careers in Minnesota.
