Industries and Careers

An industry is a broad group of businesses or organizations with similar activities, products or services. These resources can help you explore the types of activity, product, or service that interest you and find related job titles. 

Learn about featured industries in Los Angeles to discover employers and common careers. You can also watch video interviews with professionals in the career. This resource is created by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. 

Explore LA Industries

Review industries in the United States to discover job titles and the projected growth of opportunities. You can learn about the skills and education needed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics created this resource. 

Explore US Industries

The U.S. Business Finder includes contact information for more than 12 million employers. Search by industry, job title, or location.  

Find Businesses by Industry

Professional associations are a great source of additional information on jobs, specialties, and industries. They also serve as an excellent starting point for networking in your career of choice. Get seamless access to professional associations by searching the O*NET database of almost 3,000 organizations related to the occupations in the U.S. economy.

Professional Associations Search

The Cal State LA Health Professions Career Information page was developed by faculty to provide resources for students interested in exploring medical careers.

Health Professions Career Information