Careers

NEW: Learn about 100+ trades in more than a dozen industries, including pay and career growth data. Fields include automotive, construction, energy, hospitality, and many more. Once you've completed your learning, you can make your profile visible to prospective employers via  BlueRecruit. Local employers can sign up for a discount on BlueRecruit's matching services.

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You must be logged into your AHML website account to access BlueCareer.

Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation.

Part of Nexis Uni. After opening the database, use the "Menu" drop-down menu at the upper left of the page and select "Company Dossier." Millions of public and private companies, with contact information, analysis and news/industry links. No download limit.

Free online tech training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, etc.

A one-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analyses, investment reports, industry overviews, market information, case studies, in-depth news & articles and more. Also includes Plunkett Research Reports.

In-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification and continuing education units (CEUs)

(Formerly GCFLearnFree) Free tutorials, designed by Goodwill, focusing on computer, job and life skills.

Guided resume creation for users, with professionally designed resume templates, context-sensitive resume writing tips and real-time preview of resume designs. Export in Word or PDF format.

Information on a variety of occupations, job search hints, a resume writer, and links to employers.

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NEW: Interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development, resume creation and more.

In-depth career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Prep/practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, job-related tests, TOEFL, citizenship and more. Search for colleges/scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools. Full list of tests & courses.

Business directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. Use the "Consumers & Lifestyles" module for a powerful analytics tool. Includes job listings from ZipRecruiter.

Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers.

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Additional FREE resources  (no account required):

• Livestreamed training sessions via their YouTube channel. Check back every few days for updates.
• YouTube edition of their "How to Work Remotely" tutorial.

Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.). Also features on-demand practice tests, learning materials and video tutorials from The Princeton Review. IOS & Android Apps available. Limit 6 live sessions/document drop-offs per week (no limit on test prep, resume creation tools, etc.). Requires creation of a free profile in Tutor.com (at the upper right of the sign-in page).

Visit Tutor.com's Webinar Hub to register for free upcoming and recorded webinars on topics such as College Readiness, Job and Career Support, Student Success, K–12 Education, Test Prep and Higher Education.

Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies and personal growth. Some courses offer IT certification test prep or project management professional development units (PDUs). Also includes test prep for GMAT, GRE, PMP and other professional/technical certifications.

IMPORTANT SIGN-UP DETAILS  |  Using the Udemy for Business App (iOS & Android)

NEW: Provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.