O*Net Online
O*Net is a great resource to get information about different careers and the education, skills, and capabilities that they require as well as salary information and job outlook. O*Net is very flexible: you can search by keyword, browse by job families, etc.
Produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):
"The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations."
Use these databases to find academic/scholarly articles, news stories, and trade publications about education, careers, etc.