The career information featured on this site is compiled from reputable U.S. government-backed sources and third-parties to ensure accuracy and reliability. Below is a breakdown of the data sources we use and the specific types of information they provide.

Lightcast Data

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market analytics. Using advanced AI, human expertise, and data from over 160,000 sources, Lightcast offers real-time insights into job postings, skills, career pathways, and regional economic trends. Their comprehensive, refined data helps organizations and individuals make informed decisions and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world of work. The following information is sourced from Lightcast:

• Wage data by experience level
• Wage data by percentile

Click here to visit Lightcast's website.

O*NET Data

O*NET is the nation’s primary source for occupational information. This website incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), with ONET® being a registered trademark of USDOL/ETA used under the CC BY 4.0 license. The following information is sourced from O*NET:

• Career titles and descriptions
• Career cluster information
• Interests, work values, and work styles
• Tasks, work activities, and responsibilities
• Technological skills, abilities, skills, and knowledge
• Related careers

Click here to visit O*Net's website.

Advance CTE Information

Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work is the longest-standing national nonprofit dedicated to career and technical education (CTE). Established in 1920, Advance CTE represents State CTE Directors and state leaders responsible for overseeing secondary, postsecondary, and adult CTE programs across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The following information is sourced from Advance CTE:

• Career cluster information
• Sub-clusters information

Click here to visit Advance CTE's website.

CareerOneStop

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The following information is sourced from CareerOneStop:

• Certification information associated with specific careers
• Video resources to support career exploration

Click here to visit CareerOneStop's website.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

The BLS offers authoritative labor market data. The following information is sourced from BLS datasets:

• Most common education level by occupation
• Employment projections and job outlook data

Click here to visit BLS' website.