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Career Exploration
- College Exploration & Preparation
- Test-Taking and Study Skills
- Money Management
- Student Needs and Issues
- Other Resources
1. Career Exploration
How To Become Any Career
http://www.becomeopedia.com
Find information about how to become hundreds of careers including education requirements, job descriptions, salary info, and future career paths.The Fun Works - for Careers You Never Knew Existed (Gr. 5-8)
http://thefunworks.edc.org/SPTUI--FunWorks/funworks/accessible/quiz.php
Students can take a Quiz to help them figure out where to look first on the Fun Works site.Career Information for Kids (Grades 4-8)
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Web site for kids provides introductory career information.Mapping Your Future
www.mappingyourfuture.org
This site provides information on planning a career, including developing a career plan, assessing skills and interests, and researching occupations.Get A Life (From FAME)
http://www.famemaine.com/files/Pages/education/counselors_and_advisors/Get_A_Life.aspxMy Health Career
http://www.maine.myhealthcareer.org/index.jsfThe Princeton Review – Career Exploration
http://www.princetonreview.com/careers-after-college.aspxMy Road
myroad.collegeboard.com/
Free to students who take part in PSAT/NMSQT, CollegeEd, or PSSS (Preliminary SAT Scoring Service)
A comprehensive online college and career planning resource for students and educators.
Career Clusters
http://www.careerclusters.org/index.php
This is the official website for the States' Career Clusters Initiative (SCCI). This website serves as a clearinghouse for Career Clusters research, products, services and technical assistance for implementation of the States' Career Clusters Framework for lifelong learning.Career Survey
http://www.careerclusters.org/ccinterestsurvey.php
This pencil/paper survey allows individuals to respond to questions and identify their top three Career Clusters of interest. They can then explore individual careers located in top clusters of interest.Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/
This web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of EducationWhat Do You Like?
http://stats.bls.gov/k12/
Exploring Career Information from the Bureau of Labor StatisticsVocational Information Center
http://www.khake.com/
Created and maintained by Kathryn Hake, graduate of Juniata College, BS Psychology.
An education directory that provides links to online resources for career exploration, technical education, workforce development, technical schools and related vocational learning resources.Career Resources Toolkit
http://www.quintcareers.com/career_resources.html
Many career related resources available on the Web, including lots of exclusive tools and advice from Quintessential Careers, have been categorized into focus areas.Career Development eManual from University of Waterloo
http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/step1.asp
6-step career planning toolCareer One Stop
http://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/ExploreCareers.aspx
Sponsored by U.s. Department of Labor, Employment and Training AdministrationMonster.com Career Advice
http://career-advice.monster.com/JobsinME.com Career Central
http://www.jobsinme.com/CareerCentral/main.aspxMaine Department of Labor
www.maine.gov/laborCareerBuilder.com Advice & Resources
http://tinyurl.com/3xxfk5SouthernMaineHelpWanted.com Assessment Center
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/p/articles/33/AssessmentCenter.htm?SN=33WA GEAR UP: Career Pathways
http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/career-pathways
Has a handful of great handouts for clarifying future career goals.My Future.com
http://www.myfuture.com/
An easy-to-use setup that includes a career toolbox, tips on living on your own and finding a job, a work interest quiz, and resources for creating your resume.Quintessential Careers
http://www.quintcareers.com/teens.html
As it states on their website, “You'll find stuff to help you get a job, get a summer job, find a career, find a college, apply for financial aid, discover a college major(s) and minor(s), and more. This is the college, career, and job resource for teenagers!”Adventures in Education
http://www.aie.org/MiddleSchool/Careers/index.cfm
This website highlights investigating career choices based on your talents and dreams.The Big Five Personality Test
http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/Next Steps.org
http://www.nextsteps.org/
A full featured employment, career development and job finding resource for youth.Bridges
http://www.bridges.com/us/home.html
Offers education and career planning for students that helps them to realize their goals.National Association of Colleges and Employers
http://www.naceweb.org/Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/Occupational Outlook Quarterly
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htmJob Search
http://www.rileyguide.com
http://www.careernet.com
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
http://www.monster.com
http://www.jobweb.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.helpwanted.com
http://www.nationjob.network.com
http://www.yahoo!careers.comMilitary Careers
Other Career Resources
http://www.careeronestop.org
http:www.careervoyages.org
http://www/careerview/cp,/ai
http://www.cgf.org
http://www.careerweb.com
2. College Exploration & Preparation
My Future, My Way: How to Go, How to Pay
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/introducing.jsp
This site provides information for middle and junior high school students about how to go to college and how to pay for education beyond high school. Can also download workbook on preparing for college/ order copies.100 Free Tools for Your College Planning & Prep
http://collegetimes.us/100-free-tools-for-your-college-planning-prep/College Planning Guide - Building Toward a Better Future (US Dept of Energy)
http://www.science.doe.gov/News_Information/Program_Office_Publications/CollegePlanGuide_WEB1.pdf
Can download (39 pages) / order printed copies.Going2College
http://going2college.org/StateResources/Peterson’s College Planner
http://www.petersons.com/college_home.asp?path=ug.homeThe Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/College.gov (U.S. Department of Education)
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
This site provides information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for education beyond high school.College Planning Resources – Search by topic & audience
http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/collegeplanningresources/CPCHome.aspx?id=129Comprehensive Lists of Categorized Resources
http://www.wisemantech.com/guidance/index.html
Compiled by Martha Wiseman, retired guidance director and counselor. (Click on College Information)How to Get In Web site
Search by name of college/university: http://www.howtogetin.com
Search by major field of study: http://www.howtogetin.com/colleges/majors/
Search by location: http://www.howtogetin.com/colleges/states/Accredited Institutions
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspNational Association for College Admission Counseling
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/Parents
http://www.educationplanner.com
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/index.htmlAdmission Testing and Testing Alternatives
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.comList of test optional institutions
http://www.fairtest.org/optinit.htm
Common Application
http://www.commonapp.orgEarly Intervention
http://www.ed/gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly/index.html
http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege.ea
http://www.collegezone/com/media/DreamtoReality.pdf
http://www.knowhow2go.org/index.php?categoryid=8
http://www.pathwaystocollege/netHigher Education Lists
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com
http://www.yahoo.com/Education/Higher_Education/Colleges_and_Universities
http://www.findaschool.org
http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org
http://www.christiancollegesearch.com
http://www.communitycollegereview.comMajor(s)
http://www.mymajors.com/index.jsp
Students with Disabilities
Going to College
http://www.going-to-college.org/
A resource for teens with disabilities. Learn how to use your strengths, learning style and interests to set goals for college. Learn what to expect in college and what will be expected of you, and what you can do now to prepare.
My Future My Plan: A Transition Planning Resource for Life After High School
http://www.stateart.com/works.php?workId=47&i=2
(For Students with disabilities and their families)
Think College
http://www.thinkcollege.net/index.php
College Options for people with Intellectual Disabilities and other Developmental DisabilitiesDisability Friendly Colleges
http://www.disabilityfriendlycolleges.com/
"Disability-Friendly Colleges: A Guide for Students with Physical Disabilities" is an online college guide for students with physical disabilitiesEarly College for ME
http://www.earlycollege.me.edu/
A bridge from high school to community college, information on scholarships and early college courses for seniors.Census Bureau (Statistics about work and education)
http://www.census.govFederal Consumer Information Center (Career and Education)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=13&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=13&--SECTIONSword=wwOther College Resources
http://college.gov
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/ - College Opportunity Online Locator (COOL)
http://www.adventuresineducation.org
http://www.collegeconfidential.com
http://www.collegeispossible.org
http://www.collegeview.com
http://www.educationinfo.com
http://www.tericollegeplanning.org
3. Test Taking and Study Skills
Official SAT Online Course (free!)
http://www.maine.gov/education/sat_initiative/
All Maine high school students in grades 9-12, as well as high school staff, will have full access to The Official SAT Online Course. This is a 24-hour-accessible student preparation package. Like all of the options listed, can be incorporated as a key component to the academic experience at your school. Read the letter from Commissioner Susan Gendron here: http://www.maine.gov/education/edletrs/2006/ilet/06ilet093.htmPREPME
http://www.prepme.com/
Personalized online ACT, PSAT, and SAT PreparationSAT General Questions (Email) - sat.help@info.collegeboard.org OR 1-888-SAT-HELP (888-728-4357)
How to Study (Free Resources)
http://www.how-to-study.com/Homework Spot
http://www.homeworkspot.com/
HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal.Information Source
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/SQ3R Method
http://www.studygs.net/texred2.htmStudy Guide Zone – Learning Styles
http://www.studyguidezone.com/learningstyles.htmStudy Skills for High School Students
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/hsindex.htmlStudy Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/Comprehensive Lists of Categorized Resources
http://www.wisemantech.com/guidance/index.html
Compiled by Martha Wiseman, retired guidance director and counselor (Click on Study Skills Resources)Arithmetic and Pre-algebra
http://amby.com/tests/math/That Quiz – Math Test Activities
http://www.thatquiz.org/Accuplacer Practice Tests
http://www.huntington.edu/math/accuplacer/contents.htmAccuplacer Practice Tests
http://wcb.neit.edu/asc/prctctst.htmAccuplacer Test Preparation
http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm
(Can also access other free practice tests)Study Skills - General
http://www.how-to-study.com/studyskills.htmTest Prep
http://www.number2.com/exams/sat/index.cfm
4. Money Management
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/portals/1/resourcecenter/40moneytips07.pdf
General Financial Aid
http://www.tericollegeplanning.org
http://www.finaid.org
http://www.fastweb.monster.com
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder/
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
http://www.wiredscholar.com
http://www.InternationalScholarships.comScholarship Scams
5. Student Needs and Issues
Athletics
http://www.naia.org/index.html
http//www.2ncaa.orgGirls and Women
International
http://www.InternationalStudent.com
http://www.studyincanada.comMinority Students
http://www. qemnetwork.qem.org
African American
http://www.uncf.org
http://www.BlackExcel.orgHispanic
http://www.hacu.net
http://www.hsf.netNative American
Students with Disabilities
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
http://www.ncld.org/content/view/1019/389/
6. Other Resources
View a listing of Maine colleges.
Campus Events
| Expanding Your Horizons, Univeristy of Maine Orono |
| Virtual Campus Tours at www.campustours.com |
College Prep Checklists
There are checklists for both Students and Parents located in Students>College Prep Checklists
Great Websites!
| Center for Educational Transformation CET supports research, policy, local and state reform initiatives and other activities which increase the ability of Maine's middle and secondary level educators to transform teaching and learning within their schools, in order to ensure the success of Maine children as students, citizens and workers. |
| College Admissions Quiz "How Much Do You Know about Admissions?" |
| CollegeBoard (SAT registration & preparation, college searches and scholarship help. Now free for Maine students in grades 9-12!) |
| The College Track - America's Sorting Machine This website is about the prime-time documentary that explores America's commitment to equal access to higher education through the stories of students struggling to become the first in their families to attend college. |
| ConnectEdu login page Connect! unites students, counselors and parents throughout curriculum, college and career planning. By providing families with innovative communication, tracking and management tools, high schools are managing successful education and career transitions. For help documents, visit https://support.connectedu.net |
| College for ME An informative site about Maine college statistics with an action plan to help more students earn higher degrees. They publish the Best Practices Directory which is a directory of services, programs and organizations that are designed to increase access to college for Maine students, and help students succeed in college. It is prepared to recognize what works and to replicate effective approaches. |
| College for ME – Androscoggin Unites business, education, community and government partners who seek to ensure the future quality of life in our community by dramatically raising educational attainment in Androscoggin County. |
| Early College for ME A bridge from high school to community college, information on scholarships and early college courses for seniors. |
| eNotes College Prep Take a practice SAT test and other college info. |
| Maine College Ready Prepares students for college ensuring students have met all requirements for each Maine university. |
| An Open Letter to Ninth Graders By Patrick Sullivan Patrick Sullivan teaches English at Manchester Community College in Connecticut. He is the editor, with Howard Tinberg, of What Is “College-Level” Writing? |
| Springboard SpringBoard prepares students in grades 6-12 with the critical thinking, reasoning and writing skills they need to be successful in college. |
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