Never heard of a physician assistant? Employees in this growing occupation work alongside physicians to help treat patients.

Professional plays a key role in the hospitality industry's growing convention and wedding business.

Oregon's nursery workers are key to getting these valuable products to market. Read on to find out what these jobs contribute, the duties they entail, and future opportunities.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? We asked some high school students to tell us what careers they are thinking about.

What are the average wages for auto mechanics? What are beginning wages for accounting clerks? What are the going wages for experienced cooks? These tables provide answers to questions like these for occupational wages for the state and each region of Oregon. What are the average wages for auto mechanics? What are beginning wages for accounting clerks? What are the going wages for experienced cooks? These tables provide answers to questions like these for occupational wages for the state and each region of Oregon. The full publication, <a href="http://www.olmis.org/olmisj/PubReader?itemid=00000053"> Oregon Wage Information 2008</a>, can be viewed online.

Looking for career information and guidance for children? This site is an in-depth resource for parents of elementary through college-age students.

Hop aboard for a tour of a small but still important activity in Oregon's transportation sector.

The pet population is rising, as is this occupation. If you like people and animals, your job or business may be waiting.

Both the qualifications and the earnings of these two occupations are very different, so which is better?

Nurses work in state's fastest-growing occupational group to help keep Oregon's residents, economy healthy.

From ancient times to the present, carpentry has been an important activity. This article focuses on carpenters and their skills, training, employment, and earnings. It also includes a projection of carpenter employment in Oregon for the coming decade.

Graphic arts careers ‘draw' people with vision as well as marketing and technical knowledge.

Professionals with specialized skills can help patients achieve picture-perfect health.

Software designers, programmers are ‘forever students' in a complex field.

Find out what occupations have a lot of job openings and how much education you need to pursue them.

Making cheese takes a lot of work, and food scientists ensure the product's quality from farm to table.

<I>Oregon Careers</I> is an annual publication that offers information on careers in Oregon. Included in the publication are occupational outlooks, pay, courses of study, schools, and hints on career planning and job hunting.

Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.

The CAREERS 2008 Activities Guide contains 13 activities, each associated with particular sections of the CAREERS. Answers to the activities are available by email. Please contact <A HREF="mailto:Brenda.P.Turner@state.or.us">Brenda.P.Turner@state.or.us</A> to obtain the teacher's answer guide, or if you have any questions regarding the Activities Guide.

Learn which occupations are expected to grow over the coming decade and how replacement job openings continue to play an important role in Oregon's economy.

Often referred to as a "domestic Peace Corps," AmeriCorps allows people of all ages and backgrounds to earn help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.

Peace Corps is an international organization that allows volunteers to help overseas communities while gaining valuable career- and life-related experiences.

The Armed Forces constitute America's largest employer.

Read how the wave of employees reaching retirement age can affect future job opportunities.

See how answering some simple questions can help you explore careers that fit your likes and dislikes, preferences and personality.

See this article to read a few things to consider before becoming self-employed.

Don't think one person can make a difference? Think again.

Everyone follows their own road in life. Learn how following a career path can lead you to your career goal.

The world of work is changing. Learn what occupations are up and coming in the workforce.

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and training program for low-income youth, aged 16-24.

Developing abilities may help lead you to employment.

Employers want workers who present themselves well.

Learn why the phrase "it's who you know" can be very important.

Planning is key finding the right career for you. Follow these steps to success.

Winemakers blend passion and science to make Oregon wine - both are prerequisites for the job.

Opportunities for chefs and head cooks are on the rise for those with the right skills.

The future is bright for this high-paying occupation as safe, well-maintained aircraft will always be in demand.

They may crawl around in the mud and work in the rain, but they're the best paid of all the construction trades.

Consider more than salary when exploring potential careers.

Setting goals can motivate you to achieve.

Past experience pays off with each reach toward a higher-level position.

Do you want to start your own business but just are not sure where to turn for help? This article offers many answers to often asked questions. Although there are many hoops to jump through before starting a business and hiring a workforce, there assistance available from many organizations and agencies. Included in this article are some of the business assistance programs, publications, and services available from the Oregon Business Information Center, the Small Business Administration, Oregon's Small Business Development Centers, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, and the Oregon Employment Department. Take advantage of the many programs designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Oregon.

Wages, occupational structure vary significantly between Oregon's public, private sectors.

Oregon Career Information System (CIS) is a comprehensive resource to help Oregonians of all ages become aware of work and educational options, connect education and work, and make successful career decisions and transitions throughout their lifetime.

Learn how balancing your time is essential to avoid burn-out.

This national site features detailed information about the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education required to prepare for them, job openings by area, wages, licensing requirements, and growth rates for numerous occupations.

Northwest Youth Corps is a nonprofit job training, alternative/outdoor education, employment, and youth development organization.

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The O*NET Online site includes a database with information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of national occupational information that contains job descriptions, employment prospects, wages, and other valuable information.

This site provides a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions. Career Infonet allows you to easily compare occupational trends and wages in Oregon with conditions in other states and the nation as a whole.

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The Skill Explorer can help you identify which occupations best match your unique set of skills.<BR><BR><BR>

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