Mission Statement: The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making.
Included in the information on this site is The Occupational Outlook Handbook. Use the Handbook to search for the occupation that you are researching. The handbook includes information such as job duties, working conditions, pay, and job outlook. After reading about your occupation, how do you imagine that strong writing skills will apply to your future career?
Search for information about career readiness, including developing your writing skills.
The U.S. Department of Labor is the source for the information in this database. Search your occupation to find lists of tasks, skills, and activities associated with your occupation. Which of these tasks, skills, or activities require writing?
The library has a collection of print and electronic books for those of you exploring and learning about your future careers. Try searching for an eBook on your future career. Consider reading one chapter as opposed to reading a whole book online.
Associates Programs Source is a database designed specifically for the research needs of two-year college students. Providing hundreds of full-text journals, it covers the most relevant subjects for associates programs. Search this database for topics such as, "email in the workplace."
International Association for Project Managers
This association features a blog about writing for project managers, including construction managers.
The American Nurses Association is for nurses and others in the health fields. Search this large website to learn about writing skills.
The Society for Technical Communication
The Society for Technical Communication advances communication, including writing, for all fields.