Occupational Information And Career Profiles
Title: Occinfo Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: A database can be found on this site with 500+ three-page occupational profiles for the Alberta Labour Market. All the profiles were updated in 2000; this site is an excellent resource.
Title: National Occupational Classifications System Canadian Site
Level: C&U
Comment: This site is mostly a resource for career practitioners because it takes considerable practice to use it correctly; however, there is an online tutorial. The site is useful because it holds the entire NOC classification system in a searchable format.
Title: Trade-up Canadian Site
Level: HS, C&U
Comment: This is a great new Alberta site that explores skilled trades in the construction industry. This industry is predicting huge shortages of skilled workers in the future.
Title: Trade Secrets Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: This site contains a lot of information-most is useful, some is not!, consequently it takes time to go through the site. Useful sections include the practice entrance exam in the publications section; the occupational profiles; movies; regulations and application procedures. This is a one-stop shopping website. Check the site map to find a relevant section.
Title: Skilled Trades Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: This site promotes the skilled trades. It provides limited information for youth, trades people and employers.