Career Exploration Websites
http://www.bioworksu.com/
This state-of-the-art, interactive Web site highlights careers in biotechnology and health care and the science behind them. Geared toward anyone from grade-schoolers to young adults, the site features games, activities and videos as well as information about area schools that offer degree programs in these fields. Hear from real people who work in these industries and learn about possible career paths, earning potential and more. For teachers, the site includes corresponding lesson plans that meet Indiana academic criteria.
http://www.futureinconstruction.com/
FutureINConstruction features exciting careers in the building trades and the educational and training opportunities for this field available in Central Indiana. The site also includes interactive activities that let users try their hand at different trades such as plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
Coming in the spring of 2009.
http://www.makeitmoveitin.com/
Interested in learning more about advanced manufacturing and logistics careers? MakeitMoveitIN introduces the basic concepts behind these industries and reveals the many career opportunities in these ever-growing fields. Follow a product from engineering and design through delivery and engage in interactive activities along the way to get a feel for how these industries really work.
Major Opportunities
Major Opportunities is a 16-week pre-apprenticeship program in the construction trades geared toward Indiana’s minority residents. Major Opportunities offers job and skill training to qualified people to prepare them for construction-industry jobs that pay good wages. Participants receive classroom instruction and will be matched for on-the-job training experience. Graduates will receive job-placement assistance in union and/or merit construction apprenticeship programs as well as other career paths. For information on the program in Marion County please call 317-358-4510. For more information please click the following link http://www.in.gov/dwd/3137.htm.