Resources for College, Careers and Employment

Careers and Employment

• Job Corps The nation's largest residential education and job training program for at-risk youth.
• Careers and Employment Summer job bank from the U.S. Department of Labor providing pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth
• The Career Key A free public service to help people make sound career decisions, with links to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
• Career Information for Kids Provides information about different careers and their educational requirements. Written for a youth audience.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
• The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Youth policy aimed at improving the transition of youth and young adults with disabilities to successful employment and adulthood.
• Youth Employment Rules A gateway providing quick access to information about federal and state labor laws that apply to young workers and the rights they have.

Test Preparation

• The Princeton Review Includes a career assessment, career exploration and information features.
• The College Board Provides information on SAT test prep and Next Stop College for students, parents and educators.
• ACT ACT test preparation tips, sample tests, and suggestions for how to get ready for college, choose a career, and get a job. There is also a section for parents.
• Test Prep Review Practice for the SAT and other tests at this free Web site established by educators.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• FastWeb A free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news
• Scholarship Institute Connects students with vetted scholarships and streamlines the application process. Includes tutoring reviews and career guides.
• Scholarship America Provides access to post-secondary education for all students through financial aid and support.
• Scholarships.com Independent online source for free college scholarship searches and financial aid information
• The United Negro College Fund Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has grown to become the nation's oldest and most successful African American education assistance organization.
• Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) Get organized, fill out your application and do follow up on your financial aid applications
• Sallie Mae Student loan sources
• FinAid.org Provides answers to basic financial aid questions

College Success

• College Success Information on specific colleges to help make an informed decision on colege selection, admission and payment
• ACT ACT has a guide to college survival with tips and step-by-step instructions for getting through the first year of college.
• Not the 13th Grade A college professor provides useful tips and links.