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Consumer Services Youth Services College Is Possible This site by the American Council on Education provides information on financial assistance and academic preparation for students. This site emphasizes that a college education is an attainable goal for all students - and provides guidelines and resources for achieving this goal. Student Guide to Financial Aid U.S. Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline. Kiplinger.com A no-nonsense guide to understanding student loans. SallieMae It's never too early to plan for school. We've gathered these resources to help you kick your search into gear. MSN Money - College Saving 101 Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether and elite college will pay off in the long run. CCDET Services to income-eligible youth residing in Winnebago County ages 16 - 22 in job search or training opportunities. USALearns.org A free website to help immigrants learn English. An easily accessible Internet learning tool; simple directions; free instructional materials developed primarily with public funds to teach; & learning modules that can be used inside/outside a classroom. Cómo manejar una reducción de los ingresos (en Español) Dealing with a Drop in Income (English version) U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA Guide to applying for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides eligibility requirements and guidelines for those applying for federal student loans and aid. SnagAJob.com Interviewing Tips Link Interviewing tips. Shows you how to incorporate your skills, experience and accomplishments into answers to questions that do not specifically ask you about skills, experience and accomplishments. MyMoney.gov U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better. MoneyWi$e MoneyWi$e, a national financial literacy partnership of Consumer Action and Capital One to educate consumers about how to manage their finances, is the first program of its kind to combine free, multilingual financial education materials, curricula and teaching aids with regional meetings and roundtables to train community-based organization staff so that consumers at all income levels and walks of life can be reached. My Money Management The site is designed to provide consumers with educational tools and access to certified credit counselors. It offers tips on managing finances, balancing bank accounts, applying for home loans, and recognizing the warning signs of financial trouble. Free World U Here is a FREE on-line tutoring website for all grades and many subjects, including MATH. Practical Money Skills Games This site offers several “games” to teach financial fitness, among them are “Financial Football” and “Smart Money Quiz Show”. Practical Money Skills Practical Money Skills for Life contains a set of tools and resources to improve financial literacy at home, at work and/or at school. The site contains practical solutions and resources for teaching people the importance of financial literacy in all settings. Examples of tools include lesson plans for teachers, calculators for monthly budgets, mortgages, saving, and auto loans. Money Smart On-Line SnagAJob.com Interactive Interviewing Link Interactive interviewing. Career Connections The Career Connection is a career exploration center located in the City Center Plaza (formerly the Avenue Mall), downtown Appleton, serving middle school & high school students. GravityTeen A website that provides information about various situations teens face and how to handle them. Job Corp The Official Job Corps Web site! Job Corps is the nation's largest residential employment and educational training program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24. Youth Corner GED online An online resource for people studying for the GED test. National Youth Employment Coalition Dept. of Labor website Skills for the Future : School to Work Wisconsin’s Work Permit Rules Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship program is a foundational part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative that has earned Wisconsin national recognition as a leader in education reform. It is designed for high school students who want to experience hands on learning at the worksite in conjunction with classroom instruction. This rigorous two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning that makes a real world connection for the students. Child Care Information Center – DPI Reference and Loan Library Choosing Child Care Oshkosh Chamber Education Page Oshkosh Community Website Education Resource Page Job Search Website - Youth Services AfterCollege AfterCollege was started by college students as a service for students. AfterCollege delivers relevant entry-level jobs, internships and part-time employment opportunities to college students and recent grads in various areas including nursing, engineering, allied health, life sciences and business. AfterCollege delivers job opportunities based on a user's school and major and allows users to request recommendations from classmates and professors. Other Sites of Interest - Youth Services Monster College, a Monster Community Assisting recent grads begin their careers. Members find interview tips, resume templates, skill-building quizzes and job search strategies. They can also join a variety of forums to chat about the joys and frustrations of joining the workforce. http:www.facebook.com/MonsterCollege CollegeGrad.com An incredible source for entry-level job opportunities. SimplyHired Search every job on the planet. cbcampus.com Find the job that's right for you. EmploymentGuide.com Is the leading job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and part-time jobs. SnagAJob.com Part-time jobs. Job Center of Wisconsin This virtual job center is a Wisconsin-centered employment exchange, linking employers in all parts of the state and in communities that border Wisconsin with anyone looking for a job. JobCenterOfWisconsin.com is available at no-cost to both employers and job seekers and is available 24-hours a day. Rural Health Careers in Wisconsin This website lists clinical and non-clinical opportunities at rural Wisconsin hospitals and their affiliated clinics and nursing homes. It offers job seekers many special features as they search for career opportunities. This FREE website allows job seekers to find the job they want in the location of their choice, allows job seekers to post their résumés on-line, offers links to hospital websites, on-line applications, maps and area chamber of commerce, and much more. Career One Stop Welcome to the nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. Find jobs--from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify job-ready workers with the right skills. Locate public workforce services in your area. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, learn which careers are hot,get resume writing tips and job interview strategies, and much more! JobCentral Provides a single place on the internet where job seekers can find employment opportunities in all industries Wisconsin State Government Jobs Updated every week, a comprehensive listing of state civil service positions. Fill out state application and veteran's preference forms, and output them to your printer for a real professional touch. Federal Jobs Digest Americas Federal Employment Newspaper since 1977 Riley Guide This site is packed with web site evaluations, links and lists of career and job seeking resources. This site is widely recognized for high quality and one of the best on the internet. Monster.com Whatever you're looking for in a job, Monster can help you find it. With the best job search tools and career advice on the planet...we'll show you how to land the job that's right for you. Job Hunters Bible Put Reality into your job search. Great advice on use of the Internet, resumes, job hunting and careers. It was created by Richard Bolles, author of the best selling job-hunting book, What Color is Your Parachute? Career Builder. Com Search hundreds of thousands of jobs – across the nation or in your own neighborhood. Find jobs, post resumes, advice and resources. JS OnLine Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Newspaper Jobs on line WetFeet, Inc. WetFeet Inc. is a recruitment solutions provider that helps leading corporations to more effectively attract, screen, hire and retain the right people. WetFeet’s products include the powerful recruitment technology of WetFeet Recruiter™, which powers corporations’ recruitment websites and recruitment management systems; industry-leading benchmarking research and recruitment strategy consulting; career management content licensing and development services; and targeted employer branding and recruitment marketing services. Newspapers: search the classifieds for jobs - Youth Services Oshkosh Northwestern Appleton Post Crescent Fond du Lac Reporter Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5 County Buyer’s Guide (covers Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago Counties). Career Exploration Sites - Youth Services HEALTHINFORMATIONCAREERS.COM Heyproject.org This site is a youth Healthcare Exploration for Youth site. Bureau of Labor Statistics Explore career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PTA Goes to Work Welcome to PTA Goes To Work. This is your gateway to navigating the ever-expanding world of information on career planning and getting your child or student on the path to an exciting and rewarding career. Career 411 The Career 411 website is designed for girls in middle school and high school to provide information and resources needed to explore careers and design their own future. Wisconsin’s Career Centers WisCareers Home Page This is an interactive self-assessment tool that will help you learn more about yourself and your career goals and options. It provides assessments for values, interests, and skills. This program has an extensive database of occupational information. Job outlooks, salary, and job requirements are provided as well as information about schools that offer majors for careers you select. WISCareers is available on-line to students free of charge. Contact your career/resource room help desk for instructions and a password.You must register at your local job center. Careers 4 Wisconsin Salary/Wages, Job Stability, Job Preparation, Current Employment Career Voyages USDOL site provides career information and good choices for varying levels of education or training background. Career information on the site includes; fastest growing occupations; Career Ladders; Skills, education and training; Occupational reports including wages; Career Videos, & Specialized resources. America's CareerInfoNet Informed Career Decisions. Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online. Career Development E-Manual The Career Development eManual has been prepared by the University of Iowa- Waterloo to guide you through the necessary steps, whether you are looking for your 1st or your 21st job. In order to help you do this in an efficient and effective way, the Manual has been organized into six (6) “steps? To help you navigate this site we recommend that you start with the introduction: Steps To Success. NWTC Career Exploration Center Careers 2000 & Beyond UW-Oshkosh Career Services Excellent Resource link for checking out what you can do with your major. Academic and Career Information Center Kansas State University Website: Career Options By Academic/Industry Area. On this page you will find : Career Links by Major; Professional Organizations , Specific Career Guides, Certificate or Accreditation Programs, Career Resources ,Career Links from Other Universities: Internet Resources Containing Valuable Information On: Job Search Engines, Occupational Data, Salary Surveys,Cost of Living Indexes, and Links to College Research Sites: Financial Aid Information, Scholarship Information, 2-year Colleges,4-year Colleges and Universities Major Mania Search for University of Wisconsin system academic programs. CollegeBoard.com College Board.com lets you Plan, Search and apply for the college of your choice. Exploring Occupations Student Counseling and Career Center – University of Manitoba. Good career decisions require good information—about your personal traits and preferences and about the world of work. Career counsellors can get you started by helping you to identify and articulate your skills, aptitudes, values, personality traits and interests as they relate to career choice. We’ve provided information on almost two hundred occupational options. Thousands more exist! Be creative. Remember—good research can lead to more satisfying career decisions! Mapping Your Future One Stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning. Work 4 Women A non-traditional occupations website Military Career Guide Online The Military offers more than 4,100 unique jobs for both officers and enlisted personnel. And each year the Armed Services hire a combined 365,000 people to fill those positions. Explore this site to learn more about a career path in Today's Military. Occupational Profiles OCCINFO Alberta Occupational Profiles. Before you prepare for a career, or change your career direction, make sure there is a good fit with who you are and what you want. Check out over 500 occupations and get all the details, from duties, working conditions, salaries, and advancement opportunities to personal characteristics and educational qualifications. The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services. These benefits and measures are funded in whole or in part by the Government of Canada from the Employment Insurance Account. O*NET ONLINE Making occupational information interactive and accessible for all… Wisconsin AHEC Health Careers Wisconsin Health Careers Information Center Homepage Careers in Aging – Consider the Opportunities Career Explorer This site lets you search nationwide for the school and career of your choice. Self Assessment - Youth Services LiveCareer Free career interest test. Keirsey Temperament Sort We're all unique beings...our character and temperament impact our entire lives. Find out more about yours by taking this online personality questionnaire! Career Key measures personality, compares to jobs & links results with info the Occupational Outlook Handbook (available online or in Job Centers Birkman Method Career Style Summary Check out which careers " fit" your style and interests by taking an online quiz. Labor Market Information - Youth Services Bureau of Labor Statistics article and links Other resources on green jobs. Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) Most recent data at this moment shows 2009 Qtr 1 data about # of new jobs created, earnings, etc. based on the region/demographics you choose. Wisconsin Jobs 2016 2006-2016 Wisconsin Employment Projections. Highlighted are occupations most “in demand”: those that are growing the fastest, have most number of job openings, and pay above state average wage. Community Economic Development (CED) Hot Report Great statistical/demographic info on items relative to economic development. Industry Focus Identifies "hot" industries by selected criteria for worker groups in the local economy WORKnet Wisconsin's Workforce and Labor Market Information System. Bureau of Labor Statistics Green Jobs Listing of green jobs from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Bureau of Labor Statistics Developing list of relevant green industries. LED OnTheMap Mapping/reporting tool showing where workers live, jobs listed by earnings, etc. WORKnet County Snapshots These Snapshots provide an at-a-glance view of the most recent changes in Wisconsin's local economies. Each Snapshot presents a variety of county-specific economic indicators, including employment levels, average weekly wages, unemployment claims and information on leading industries and occupations. Wisconsin Labor Market Information Wisconsin Occupational Projections Occupational Outlook Handbook U.S. Dept. Of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook. Educational Institutions - Youth Services List of all Wisconsin 2 and 4 year colleges as well as the various university campus Online College Guide Find a college by state and degree program Fox Valley Technical College Website Moraine Park Technical College Website University of Wis. – Oshkosh University of Wis. - Fox Valley Campus University of Wis. – Fond du Lac Campus Marian University – Fond du Lac Ripon College Lawrence University – Appleton U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA Many people fund their education or training through financial aid or tuition assistance programs. Federal student aid comes in three forms: grants, work-study programs, and loans. All Federal student aid applicants must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which provides a Student Aid Report (SAR) and eligibility rating. Forms must be submitted to desired institutions of study, which determine the amount of aid you will receive. For information on applying for Federal financial aid, visit the FAFSA Internet site. Student Guide to Financial Aid US Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline. MSN Money - College Saving 101 Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether an elite college will pay off in the long run. Area Public School District Websites - Youth Services Oshkosh School District Omro School District Winneconne School District Neenah School District Menasha School District Area Job Centers - Youth Services Berlin Job Center Fond du Lac Job & Career Center Fox Cities Workforce Development Center Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center Waupaca Area Job Center Waushara Co. Job Center Wisconsin Job Center Directory Phone (920) 232-6200 Fax (920) 232-6242 TDD 1 (800) 947-3529 315 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh WI 54901 info@oshkoshwdc.com