LibGuides: Education: Career & Test Prep.

Career Databases

Career & Technical Education Database This link opens in a new window
Vocational information on technical topics, such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
Job Openings (NC Works) This link opens in a new window
Job openings: NC state government jobs, America's Job Bank, and additional job search resources
Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
Profiles for hundreds of occupations including sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
Teaching Positions in North Carolina This link opens in a new window
Links to the information needed to apply for a teaching job in North Carolina.

50 State Certification List
maintained by the University of Kentucky College of Education
ETS
ETS provides information on student assessment, educator licensure, and specific tests such as Praxis Tests, TOEFL, etc.
North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education
This division is responsible for standards and licensing of child care providers. It contains family child care and child care center handbooks.
North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals
The NCICDP provides information on ceritifcation and licensure in North Carolina.
North Carolina Professional's Educator's Licensure
The Licensure Section examines and issues professional educator's licenses in North Carolina. Website provides information on requirements for licensure.

LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic This link opens in a new window
Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks for students adult learners. Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Prepare for Teaching Exams - LibraryExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic
This link will take you to the page for PrepSTEP Academic with the "Prepare for Teaching Exams" expanded. You have access to prep tests for the Praxis and other teaching career exams.

Go down to the expanded Nursing Section of the Career Preparation page from LearningExpress.
Select the desired link.
Select your preferred prep tool by clicking the button labeled "Sign In or Register to Begin" corresponding with your desired test.
If you already have a login for EBSCO LearningExpress, input your credentials and login. If you do not have an EBSCO LearningExpress login, select the "Register" button and complete and submit the form on the Register page.