Free Training & Test Preparation
Video tutorials on software, web design, business/management skills, financial literacy, job/career skills, social networking, etc. Includes Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS.
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep – Online courses and tools to prep for school and career exams or vocational tests, find a school or a scholarship, explore career options, brush up on foundational skills, and prepare for US citizenship.
Online Information & Resources
Create a free account and easily build resumes online in minutes. Choose from different templates, customize the font and spacing, and download in multiple formats.
New York State Department of Labor
Resources on occupations, job searching, resume writing, and links to employers. Includes information for Veterans about available programs, services and training.
Vocations, Careers & Technical Education Collection
Provides content from over 300 largely full-text publications from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
A website providing teens with job listings by city/state, resume writing tips, job fair information, interviewing best practices, work permit info, volunteering opportunities, labor laws, and other information to help them succeed.
In-depth career information covering hundreds of occupations with details on job duties, work environment, required training, pay, and more from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Find more free online resources about vocations & careers on NOPL’s website.
Suggested Books
- Get Hired in a Tough Market
- Next-Day Job Interview
- What Color Is Your Parachute
- Job Moves
- Modernize Your Resume