If you are a Teen or Young Adult searching for jobs, the following resources from CLP’s Job and Career database list may be helpful for you:
Use your library card number and PIN number to access these resources. Don't have one? Go here to apply. Need your number or to reset your PIN? Go to carnegielibrary.org and chat with a staff member online to get help!
Career profiles, assessment tools, and other career-related information.
This resource is available to CLP cardholders only.
(formerly known as Testing & Education Reference Center TERC)
Database of college, graduate & vocational schools that also offers test preparation & practice exams for high school, college entrance, professional certification and licensing, military, and civil service.
This resource is available to CLP cardholders only.
Bestselling author, start-up founder, and business and life coach offers real-world solutions and methods for using existing skills and resources for changing careers, managing transitions, and thriving in the current job market.
In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise
In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks , experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace. Some of the information that this book will explain: Which questions you should be asking yourself while researching the market How to craft an effective cover letter The importance of a simple resume format How to negotiate a job offer How to build your own business And so much more!
Undecided is an invaluable guide to this cultural phenomenon of "analysis paralysis." Looking at both what the media and academic studies have reported on women, careers, and particularly the undecided phenomenon?
A must-have guide to the world of work.
Featuring over 400 careers, with 134 main job entries and hundreds of related careers, this career planning guide will help you find your dream job.
Discover your own personal career coach!
Here are some online job boards filtered to search for teen jobs that can also get you started with your job search:
Searching your age for jobs on Indeed, Glassdoor or Google will also yield some results. Remember to read each job posting carefully to make sure that you fulfill all the requirements.
Young people ages 14-21 can apply online at www.jobs4summer.org for Learn & Earn, the county-wide summer youth employment program. The application can be completed from a smartphone, tablet or computer when the application is open.
You can get in-person assistance filling out your application at any CLP location or any of the other Learn & Earn Application Support Centers. The Learn & Earn team is also available to support you by phone or email as you complete your application from home. Contact them at summer@partner4work.org or call 412-932-2950. You can also check out their FAQ page to find answers to your questions.
We know the Learn & Earn staff is available for you, but if you run into any trouble or have questions, please contact us using the information below!
Thinking about becoming a veterinarian, an esthetician, an electrician, or an astronaut? Or maybe you’re trying to figure out career options that may be a good fit for you. Check out Career Cruising. Find information on Your Learning Style, match your skills to possible careers, or even build your resume. All you need is a library card to get started.
If you're interested in exploring jobs in Pennsylvania, check out PA Job Resources. This site includes state workforce statistics, job-matching through CareerLink, a resume builder and more. (These are also great resources for school assignments on careers.)
Interested in trying something new or exploring the “how to” of a possible career? Learn a new skill with LinkedIn Learning For Library or Udemy. Learn the basics of audio recording, web development or graphic design. Explore new photography or video production techniques, and much more.
You can search for scholarships, explore majors and careers and find tools to help you ace exams in the Job & Career Education Center. Our collection of reference and circulating materials includes scholarship books and study guides for a plethora of exams, including the GRE, LSAT and CLEP, among many others. Additionally, you can access the Testing and Education Reference Center with your library card, giving you access to even more study guides and practice tests which you can access from your home computer.
Financial Aid Resources:
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency- PHEAA: The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency offers a wide range of services, from general financial aid advice, to FAFSA and loan application assistance, to directly awarding grant money to qualifying PA residents.
Pittsburgh Promise: If you’ve attended Pittsburgh Public Schools from 9th to 12th grades, have a 2.5 GPA and 90% attendance record, you may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $5,000 towards tuition and expenses at a Pennsylvania college or university.
NEED: NEED provides career and college access services that empower youth from the Pittsburgh region to aspire to, learn about, prepare for and complete higher education.