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Career and 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.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
A streaming video service that covers a broad range of academic and career related subjects.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Technical Education & Skilled Trades Video Collection from Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
The hundreds of titles in this collection will help prepare students interested in vocational trades, including construction, cosmetology, communication, agriculture, applied engineering, and more.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global industry.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
ACCA is a non-profit association whose membership includes more than 60,000 professionals from businesses in the indoor environment and energy services community. We work together to promote professional contracting, energy efficiency, and healthy, comfortable indoor environments.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)
Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International is a not-for-profit international organization serving wholesaler-distributors and their suppliers within the HVACR industry.

Careers & Job Search Video Collection from Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
This collection covers all the bases of job searches, while also providing overviews of career fields across the spectrum and insights into the necessary skills for success on the job.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
LinkedIn Learning provides video-based training for beginners and experts on a variety of subjects. Topics covered include Microsoft Office Suite, basic computer skills, audio, video, photography, graphic design, web and interactive design, business, and software development.
Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
Published by the US Dept. of Labor, the Handbook provides comprehensive descriptions of many occupations. Includes general information as well as what people in the occupations do, what the work environment is like, what is needed to enter the field, pay, job outlook, and similar occupations.
Vocations and Careers OneFile This link opens in a new window
Provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.