Occupational outlook, or labor market information can tell you which are growing occupations. You may not want to spend a lot of time and money preparing for a career that may have few or no opportunities. This is where labor market information can help! Researching careers and their occupational outlook is an important component of a successful career plan. It is the best predictor we have as to the types of jobs that will be available and in which regions they will be most plentiful.

USE THESE TOOLS TO HELP YOU DIENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS AND HOW THEY RELATE TO CAREERS:

� DISCOVER
� WOIS (Washington Occupational Information System)

These are interactive software tools designed to help you identify interests (both are available to students on campus, or arrangements can be made through a WWCC Student Development Center Counselor to use them off campus via the Internet.