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Career Pro News -- Links Page
A selection of online career education resources |
| Plan a Career |
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Apprenticesearch.com -- Trades This Ontario-based website for employers and apprentices includes a list of trades that have apprenticeships. It's a great way for job seekers to begin researching skilled trades. |
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Back to College Thinking of going back to college? This website offers news and helpful resources -- along with information about financial aid, distance education programs and other opportunities. |
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Future Farmers of America The National FFA Organization helps young people create successful careers on the family farm. |
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College Summit College Summit is a national organization that acts as a mentor to low-income students helping them to understand the value of a post- secondary education and how it can have a lasting impact on their lives. |
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Hobby to Career Want to find a job you love? The solution may be looking at your hobbies. This downloadable .PDF document, subtitled Transforming Your Pastime into a Profession, is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Fall 2001 edition of Occupation Outlook Quarterly. |
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JobHuntersBible.com Searching for a new job? Want to change your career? Created by Richard Bolles, JobHuntersBible.com offers a wealth of resources to help you chart a course for career and life success. |
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Think College The U.S. Department of Education put together this site, which links the college-bound to information on everything a potential student needs to know, from choosing a college to making a budget. |
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Try Tools Created by the Associated Contractors and Builders, Try Tools is a terrific online resource that introduces new and experienced workers to a career in the trades. |
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All Kinds of Minds This nonprofit institution is dedicated to understanding the different ways that people learn, and to helping students overcome learning disabilities and improve their success in school and life. It's a great resource to help parents, teachers and clinicians keep up to date on the latest learning resources. |
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Autodidactic Press This site is devoted to exploring and supporting the world of self-education. Their free newsletter will be of interest to anyone considering or currently involved in self-directed learning. |
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BalancedReading.com BalancedReading.com is dedicated to helping teachers learn the secrets of how to teach the fundamentals of reading to students. There is a wealth of resources that help educators take a "balanced approach" to teaching children how to read. |
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Emotional Intelligence at Work Socially and emotionally competent people are healthy, content and productive. The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations is helping people understand how emotional intelligence can play a big role in how they function at home and work. |
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The National Center for Education Statistics Searching for education facts and trends? The National Center for Education Statistics collects and analyzes education data for the U.S. and abroad. |
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JournalismJobs.com This is more than just any old occupation-specific job board -- it's an informational career-oriented resource for all media professionals. It incorporates job posting capabilities, job listings, interviews with professionals in the field, the latest industry news and much more! |
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Mind Tools This site is an invaluable resource, providing information on everything from time management techniques to job-hunting skills. |
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| NetMentors.org If having a mentor can give anyone's career a boost, imagine what a mentor can do for a student. That's where NetMentors.org comes in. They have created a unique online community focused on "career-development eMentoring for teens." With over 1,800 mentors and teens in 70 countries, they've succeeded in creating something special. | |||
| National Institute for Literacy The National Institute for Literacy supports and promotes the development of programs and services designed to improve adult literacy in the U.S. | |||
| NASA Educator Resource Center Network Educators and students can discover and explore the mysteries of the universe. From aerospace technology to earth science, there is a wealth of resources available to help students understand the science and technology of space. | |||
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Owl Online Writing Lab If you want to improve your writing skills, be sure to drop by the Owl Online Writing Lab. Hosted by Purdue University, the writing lab is an online tutorial center that provides writing resources for both students and teachers. |
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Reading Resource Network The Reading Resource Network provides book recommendations, activities, tips and other resources to help motivate young readers. |
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Science Next Wave This site is subtitled Career Resources for Scientists. It's a colorful, entertaining and highly informative online magazine with customized national versions for the U.S., Canada, the UK and Germany, plus a "global" edition. |
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Scholarship Scams Some students would do almost anything for a shot at a great scholarship. Unfortunately, some people try to take advantage of students in search of scholarship cash. Learn to spot scholarship scams with tips from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. |
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TeenAnalyst.com Many teens today are graduating from high school without any basic financial knowledge. TeenAnalyst was created to provide kids with the information they need to become successful investors. |
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus The mission of this site is to promote education about international affairs and global issues. Educators will find a wealth of resources including teaching materials, activities and programs. |
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elearnspace.org Technology has taken distance education to a new level. Elearnspace.org is a great resource to help educators find out everything they need to know about the latest trends in e-learning. |
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International Game Developers Association Students interested in a career as a video game designer will want to check out the International Game Developers Association website. This site is wealth of information about new trends and developments in the evolving world of high tech games. |
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Nortel Networks Kidz Online Online learning is improving the learning experiences of students, but keeping up with the advances in technology can be overwhelming. The Nortel Networks Kidz Online is a wonderful interactive web resource that can help students and teachers keep up with the latest learning technologies. |
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Washington State Library: Digital Best Practices Digital Best Practices is a great online resource for educators planning on creating digital presentations for their classrooms. From project management to step-by-step guides, educators can explore new best practices for digital technology in the classroom. |
| Getting Ahead at Work |
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Ask the Workplace Doctors Is your boss too shy to manage effectively? Is there too much gossip in your office? You may want to fire off a question to the Workplace Doctors. The doctors are two communication consultants who will answer questions on tricky workplace issues -- the kinds of questions you may be reluctant to bring to the HR office. Advice is always to the point and direct. |
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businessLISTENING.com From TV to instant messaging, we are bombarded with information wherever we go. Learning how to listen is one of key survivals skills of the information age. Here is a reference site full of articles, reviews and self-training guides on developing great listening skills. |
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EntreWorld.com Do you know a budding entrepreneur? This user-friendly site has a wealth of information for future business owners. There are discussions on starting a business, building a business and supporting entrepreneurship. With many linked and on-site resources, this is quite an inspirational resource. |
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Toastmasters International Great communication skills can help you get ahead. Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people speak and communicate effectively. |
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The Riley Guide Margaret Riley's Riley Guide is just about as old as the Internet itself. It's a plain, no-frills guide to employment opportunities and job resources on the web, but does it ever shine! The quality of the resources is stellar and its organization is terrific. |
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WorkInk Although WorkInk was created specifically for people with disabilities, it has plenty to offer everyone. Its interactive magazine publishes weekly articles on topics such as discussing a disability with a potential employer and networking. |
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Womensmedia.com Here's a site that's rich with resources to help women succeed in the workplace. |
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