Utilizing CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop is a robust resource every business person can use–aptly described as a wealth of business information.

Human Resources_Hiring
Labor costs are the largest expense that businesses have. Hiring the right people for the right jobs reduces business expenses. The overhead that goes with providing salary and benefits to employees can be especially taxing for small or new businesses. Whether or not a business is small or new, all businesses benefit from having good hiring practices.

Business Development_Start a Business
Find the information you need, and a library of  how tos and advice, finding capital, home-grown businesses, marketing plans, business insurance, entrepreneurship and more.

Analyze the Labor Market_Wages and Trends
Get current wages for specific occupations, their projected growth rates, compare salaries and requirements on the local/state/national levels, research alternative sources of labor market data, explore industry and employment trends, growth projections and more.

Regional Economic Development__Blueprint
A six-step drill-down to find regional resources, partners and study the DOL’s blueprint for regional success:
Step 1. Identify the Regional Economy
Step 2. Form Core Leadership Group
Step 3. SWOT Analysis
Step 4. Regional Identity and Vision
Step 5. Devise Strategies
Step 6. Leverage Resources and Implement

CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor,
Employment and Training Administration.