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Research Pathfinder
Use the following to help find resources for careers
Career Resources
Career Resources
Find out which career is right for you!
Find out which career is right for you!
GMC WORLDBOOK ONLINE
GMC WORLDBOOK ONLINE
To find general encyclopedic information on any topic, event, or person use
World Book Student:https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/home
WB Student is packed with such research tools as Citation Builder, How to Do Research, Compare Places, Interactive Maps, and the World Book Atlas to help students get the most out of their research experience. World Book editors more fully explain current events in Behind the Headlines.
SIRS Database
SIRS Database
To find information on current social issues with viewpoints or trending topics in the news, use
Proquest: SIRS Issues Researcher
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/home?accountid=74104
College Resources
College Resources
Visit this website to complete interest survey, research colleges and so much more!
Visit this website to complete interest survey, research colleges and so much more!
Explore the College Board main site to access a variety of resources.
Explore the College Board main site to access a variety of resources.
GMC Print Source
GMC Print Source
Use the Destiny Discover, to search for a book on your career.
Log in with your student id number and birthday password: ddmonyy! Ex: Sept. 08, 2006 is 08sep06!
Type the career in the search box.
Select a book on the career and place the book on hold for pick up
CPL Resources & Databases
CPL Resources & Databases
Use the Chesapeake Public Library to access newspapers, encyclopedias, magazines, primary sources, and more.
You must use your student id number as the library card number and your birthday as a PIN number (example: Sept. 23= 0923)
Online Resume Review & Coaching
Online Resume Review & Coaching
Live one-to-one help is available from Noon to midnight through Tutor.com. Tutors will assist with job applications, provide technical feedback on resumes and cover letters, as well as interview prep.
Career Transitions
Career Transitions
Search for jobs, explore careers and schools, and learn how to create a resume, write cover letters, as well as best practices for interviews. You can also get advice on your next career step through videos, articles and assessments.
Hampton Roads Workforce Council / Virginia Career Works
Hampton Roads Workforce Council / Virginia Career Works
Utilize job seeker resources through our Career Access Network (CAN) partner, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. See which businesses are hiring in Hampton Roads, access unemployment information through Virginia Career Works and register for upcoming workshops on how to market yourself
NextGen Pathways
NextGen Pathways
Learn about opportunity fairs, internships, career pathways and other programs for youth ages 14-24.
Career Online High School
Career Online High School
The Library is offering a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who want to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certification online.
Peterson's Career Prep
Peterson's Career Prep
Access 5,000 templates for resumes and cover letters. Search for jobs, based on personal and career preferences, using match listings powered by Indeed.com. Or, learn how to interview and network with confidence.
How to log in:
No log in necessary inside a CPL library.
Otherwise, provide your CPL Card # and CPL Pin.
Create an account with a username and password to access the Career Prep materials.
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