Employment & Careers (Resources)

Arizona@Work
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ARIZONA@WORK is the statewide workforce development network that helps job seekers throughout the state. We provide services and resources to pursue employment opportunities.

Learning Express Library
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This resource allows you to access a comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources.

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Yes
O*Net Online
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O*NET OnLine is an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. O*NET has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more. This database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation.

Peterson’s Career Prep
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Find and prepare for a career. Whether you’re heading straight into the workforce or you’re entering college first, Peterson’s Career Prep tools help you get a handle on what you’re interested in, the skills and training you’ll need, and what you can expect from your career path. Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you’re interested in.

Library Card Required?:
Yes
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
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Improve your score on standardized tests, find the school of your dreams, and explore future careers.

Library Card Required?:
Yes
SimplyHired
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Browse jobs and apply online. Create an account to easily send your resume to employers. Explore career paths and get job searching advice.

Brainfuse HelpNow Tutoring
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BrainFuse HelpNow offers live tutoring from 2 PM – 11 PM Mountain Time – plus skill building lessons, career advice, custom flash cards and more.

Library Card Required?:
Yes
JobPath
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JobPath partners with colleges and job-training centers to provide wraparound case management and financial support for students. We also connect students to mentors, coaches, and communities to help them succeed. Programs of study include industrial trades, health care, and information technology.

National Compensation Survey
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The National Compensation Survey produces quarterly indexes measuring change over time in labor costs, Employment Cost Index (ECI), and quarterly data measuring level of average costs per hour worked, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC).

ProCitizen
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With over 100 instructional videos each, plus interactive drills and quizzes, ProCitizen: US and ProCitizen: Canada provide the civics, vocabulary, plus reading and writing practice that new citizens need to succeed at each country’s respective naturalization test.

Library Card Required?:
Yes
Small Business Administration
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Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Starting a Business and Keeping Records
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This publication provides basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information on keeping records and illustrates a recordkeeping system.

Tax Guide for Small Businesses
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This publication provides general information about the federal tax laws that apply to you if you are a self-employed person or a statutory employee. This publication has information on business income, expenses, and tax credits that may help you, as a small business owner, file your income tax return.

Trademark Basics
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Do you have a name or logo you’re using to advertise your business? You might have a trademark. Learn how to protect it through the federal registration process.​