BlueCareer is a software platform that allows job seekers the ability to easily explore the skilled trades and ultimately connects them with employers. If your patron is interested in learning more about skilled trades, looking for a school, looking for a job, or wanting some further training, Blue Career puts everything in one place!
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Business Source Premier
If you are interested in business – whether it is researching a corporation, exploring management policies, forming a market strategy – or just about any other trade issue, you can find it here. Explore full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles from 1901 until today. Updated daily.
Gale Legal Forms – Ohio
Do you want to write a will, prepare a bill of sale for your old car, or change your name? Save the cost of hiring a lawyer for these and other common tasks by using Legal Forms. Find what you need easily online, and then customize the form to suit your needs. These are the same forms used by attorneys and law firms. So why rack up billable hours when you can do it yourself? You can even access sample letters, find answers to common legal questions, and find attorney listings if you need more help.
Gale Presents Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Practice makes perfect! Prepare for tests like the ACT and GRE. Get advice on finding a college and financial aid. Improve your job skills, resume, and more! It’s easy to use and track your progress.
Investment Research Center (Formerly known as Morningstar)
Knowledge is power AND money when it comes to investments. Tap into a FREE wealth of information with Investment Research Center online. Saving for college? Managing a portfolio of stocks and mutual funds? Planning for retirement? Whatever your need, you'll find excellent, up-to-date information. You can even access an investing classroom and retirement cost calculator.
LinkedIn Learning
MasterFILE Premier
Find a wealth of information covering general reference, business, health, education, science, multicultural issues, and more! Almost 2,000 magazines are available for your research. Read full-text, peer-reviewed articles. Updated daily. 1965-present.
Newsbank Online
Extra! Extra! Find top stories, research your family tree, and uncover history since 1978 with Newsbank Online. Access local, national, and international newspapers, including the Canton Repository, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and CBS News. The database, updated daily, includes major broadcast transcripts, the National Archives, TV news stories, as well as cover-to-cover, full-text stories.
Ohio Means Jobs
If you’re looking for a job or looking to hire, Ohio Means Jobs is an excellent tool. Job seekers can post resumes, search for opportunities, and learn career skills. Employers, meanwhile, can search for top talent. Even students can find part-time jobs, apprenticeships, and internships.
Regional Business News
Wondering about business investment in your community? Why are grocery stores popping up in a certain region? What types of businesses are trending? Find your answers searching regional business publications. Full text. Updated daily. 1985-present.
Small Business Source
Whether you have an established business or are just starting up, ease your stress with free help for just about every scenario you can imagine. Learn business basics, find out how to incorporate and write a business plan, navigate tax filing, work with independent contractors, and much more. There is even help for nonprofits. Access tools, reference books, videos, and much more, no matter your industry or type of small business.
Vocational and Career Collection
Interested in exploring a trade or switching jobs? Search full-text articles from trade and industry related journals and magazines. Learn the latest news about the field. Full text. Peer reviewed. 1985-present.