Technical professionals are natural explorers, so we've developed a list of some of the better websites that provide information about careers in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes this annual handbook with employment projections and earnings data for a wide variety of occupations.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
An ever-expanding resource for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities. Explores careers in science, computing, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, and healthcare. Includes education needs, salaries, and career-planning information. Is a non-profit center sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Texas Instruments.
Engineering, Go for It!
Designed for anyone interested in engineering: students, teachers, and parents. Combines an interactive website with a colorful print and digital magazine. Created by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), an ABET Member Society.
Engineering Education Makes a World of Difference
Features videos of engineers — who they are and how they are influencing change. Contains videos for download and is sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences.
Engineer Girl
Introduces middle-school girls to engineering when they can make educational decisions to help them prepare for a tech career. Created by the National Academy of Sciences.
Engineer Your Life
Offers high school girls a guide to engineering, with advice on careers and education. Spotlights women engineers enjoying creative careers and making a real difference. Sponsored by The National Science Foundation and the Northrop Grumman Foundation.
Engineers Without Borders
Supports community-driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders.
Graduating Engineers and Computing Careers Online
Offers an online career center for young engineering and computer science majors starting their careers. Includes advice on education, job search, resume preparation, interviewing, and salaries. Developed by Career Recruitment Media.
IEEE Potentials Magazine
Focuses on college students and young professionals. Highlights career strategies, research, practical applications, and a forum for sharing diverse ideas about the profession. Published by IEEE, an ABET Member Society.
JETS - Junior Engineering Technical Society
Provides engineering career resources and experiences to open students' minds to their career possibilities.
NASA Education
Explores NASA's commitment to education and developing a technically proficient workforce. NASA is a major employer of science and tech professionals.
National Association of Colleges and Employers
Provides information on employment for the college-educated. Connects more than 5,200 college career services professionals and more than 3,000 staffing professionals focused on college relations and recruiting. Focuses on job market trends, legal issues, hiring practices, and more.
Nuclear Careers and Education
Offers job boards, position descriptions, and education. Also lists scholarship, internship, and fellowship information. Managed by the Nuclear Energy Institute.
TryEngineering
Features resources for students, teachers, and counselors to learn about careers in engineering. Contains information on fields, engineer profiles, student opportunities, and teacher and counselor modules. Sponsored by IBM, IEEE (an ABET Member Society), and TryScience.
TryNano
Targets those interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology, which focus on matter at the nanoscale, both in research and by controlling the behavior of matter and building useful devices. Created by IEEE (an ABET Member Society), IBM Corporation, and the New York Hall of Science.
TryScience
Offers a gateway to experience contemporary science and technology through interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. Includes ideas for experiments, games, and field trips as well as resources for teachers and parents. Developed by IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science, and the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
U.S. News and World Report Best Careers Guide
Lists top 50 Best Careers offering high opportunity based on job-growth projections, salary data, and other factors like job satisfaction. Includes a special list of engineering technology jobs.