Board Certified Coach (BCC) – Career Coach Specialty
(Credential awarded by the Center for Credentialing & Education)
Website: http://www.cce-global.org/Credentialing/BCC/Resources
Find out what a BCC can do for you, and how Career Coaches differ from other helping professionals.
Website: http://www.cce-global.org/Search
Search for a BCC on this website, and remember that many Career Coaches serve clients from a distance and do not meet in person. Therefore, you can choose a BCC who does not live in your area.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) | U.S. Department of Labor
Website: https://www.bls.gov
Website: https://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm
Labor market data and online tools to explore careers or find a job.
Website: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm
Economic News Releases, such as, Employment Projections
Career One Stop
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Labor | Partner: American Job Center Network
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org
Career exploration, training options, online assessments, resume and interview tips, and information for your job search.
Mi Proximo Paso | O*NET OnLine
Website: https://www.miproximopaso.org
“Que quiere hacer para ganarse la vida?”
My Next Move | O*NET OnLine
Website in English: https://www.mynextmove.org
My Next Move for Veterans: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/
Career information and questions to help you decide what type of work you would like to do.
My Skills My Future | Career One Stop
Website: https://www.myskillsmyfuture.org
Discover careers that might need the skills you use at your present job, or that you used in the past.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Website: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Information on careers, education, training, salaries, and the future outlook for various occupations.
O*NET OnLine
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ ETA),
Primary source for occupational information in the United States.
Website: https://www.onetonline.org
A premier website to explore careers in English and Spanish, with links to training, credentials, state salaries and trends, and jobs.
O*NET Resource Center
O*NET data, additional websites, and lots of valuable tools
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Website: https://www.dol.gov/general/topics
Information for job seekers, wage earners, and retirees.
Department of Education
Check with the Department of Education in your state to find out what you will have to do to become a teacher or support professionals in the public schools.
Teach
Learn about a meaningful teaching career, teacher shortages, and how to become a teacher in your state.
Website: https://teach.com
Website: https://teach.com/become/where-can-i-teach/shortage-areas/
Teach California
This is an excellent website to discover if a teaching career is right for you. Whether you want to teach in California or somewhere else, this website has valuable information, tools, and resources for everyone who might want to teach.
Website: https://www.teachcalifornia.org
Young Person Considering a Teaching Career
Website: https://www.teachcalifornia.org/Home/YoungPerson
My Career Plan – a California Teaching Requirement Plan
Website: https://www.teachcalifornia.org/Plan
Resources for those who have - or had - a special education program or special accommodations to help them succeed.
DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring)
National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
Website: https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org
The DREAM Student Group empowers students with disabilities.
National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
Website: http://www.nccsdonline.org
Research, resources, and support for college students with any type of disability, chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness.
PACER Center | Champions for Children with Disabilities
Website: http://www.pacer.org/pandr/proglist.asp
Website: http://www.pacer.org/students/
Programs, resources, and events for children and adults with all types of disabilities, their families, and professionals working with them. PACER also has a special section to empower children and young adults.
U. S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
ADA.gov
United States Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division
Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Website: https://www.ada.gov/ta-pubs-pg2.htm
Federal ADA and Disability Resources.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Website: http://www.copaa.org
Website: http://www.copaa.org/?page=studentsandfamilies
Website: http://www.copaa.org/search/custom.asp?id=1489
COPAA is a national association with members who are dedicated to securing high quality educational services for children with disabilities. There are resources for students and families on their website, along with a searchable database of attorneys, advocates, and professionals that specialize in various exceptionalities.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy
Website: https://askjan.org/links/about.htm
FREE, expert guidance pertaining to workplace accommodations, self-employment, entrepreneurship, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other options for people with disabilities.
A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
Website: https://askjan.org/links/atoz.htm
Search by: Disability, Topic, or Limitation
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - U.S. Department of Education
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) assists students facing discrimination and strives to ensure equal access to a quality education.
PACER Center | Champions for Children with Disabilities
Website: http://www.pacer.org/parent/504/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn7LbxqnT2gIVg7rACh3ybwFFEAAYAiAAEgJ5IPD_BwE
PACER provides information about Special Education Programs and the laws that protect the rights of children with disabilities.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Career One Stop
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/findtraining/types/apprenticeships.aspx
Get paid while you receive on-the-job training to prepare for a career.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
U.S. Department of Labor | Apprenticeship Programs
Website: https://www.dol.gov/featured/apprenticeship/faqs
Website: https://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/
Career seekers and employers can visit these websites to learn more about Apprenticeship Programs.
Career One Stop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org
Career training and jobs.
GCF Learn Free.org
Goodwill Community Foundation and Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC Inc.
Website: https://www.gcflearnfree.org
FREE online courses for anyone in the world who wants to learn skills for the 21st century. From professionals updating computer skills to unemployed learning skills for a job, GCF might have what you need.
Good Typing
Website: https://www.goodtyping.com
FREE online typing courses in English and several other languages.
You can also check your typing speed on their website.
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) | U.S. Department of Education
National Center for Education and Statistics (NCES)
This is an outstanding government website to research colleges in the U.S., American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, and the Marshall Islands.
If you are unable to reach this website by clicking the link below, you can type the link into your browser or do a "Google" search for "NCES College Navigator.
Website: https://NCES.ed.gov/CollegeNavigator
Khan Academy
Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/about
FREE online courses for anyone, anywhere in the world.
U.S. Department of Education
Website: https://www.ed.gov
This government website offers a wealth of information about student loans, grants, laws, data, and other topics related to education.
U.S. Department of Labor | Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Website: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Discover the duties, education and training, salary, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Career One Stop
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Labor | Partner: American Job Center Network
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/Pay/financial-aid.aspx
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Learn about the different types of financial aid, and search for scholarships, fellowships, loans, etc.
Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department of Education, and sponsor of the American Mind
Official Website of the U.S. government:
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants
Learn about grant programs for students who want to attend a college or career schools which are offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice
Official Website of the U.S. government:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/government-grant-scams
"Government Grant Scams"
Find out how to avoid scammers who want you to believe they are from the U.S. government, and how to report them.
Career One Stop
Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Labor | Partner: American Job Center Network
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/findtraining/types/high-school-equivalency.aspx
Information to help you decide if you would like to prepare for an exam to earn a high school equivalency credential.
AARP Job Board
Website: https://jobs.aarp.org
50+: Job openings for 50+, and 50+ with military experience.
AmeriCorps
Website: https://www.americorps.gov
Volunteers serve directly with nonprofit organizations to empower communities in the U.S. that are facing major challenges.
AmeriCorps Seniors
Website: https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors
55+: Volunteer opportunities for seniors, 55 and older, who want to make a difference in this world.
Black Enterprise
Website: http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurship/
Black Enterprise empowers African Americans who want to achieve financial independence and success. This is a great resource for aspiring professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners, etc.
Career One Stop | Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
Website: http://www.careeronestop.org/
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx
Career exploration, training, and jobs.
CareerOneStop (Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor)
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/ResourcesFor/55PlusWorkers/55-plus-workers.aspx
55+: Tips and resources for 55+ workers.
Center for Workforce Inclusion (formerly called "Senior Service America")
Website: https://www.centerforworkforceinclusion.org
50+: A non-profit organization that provides programs for job seekers who are 50+ years of age, including those who spent time in prison. Visit their website to find out if they can help you find a meaningful job.
Diversity Employers
Website: https://www.diversityemployers.com/blog/
Search for jobs with employers who value a diversified work force.
Flexjobs
Website: https://www.flexjobs.com
Remote, part-time, freelance, and other types of flexible jobs. Many of their services are free, but you can also pay to receive more benefits.
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Website: http://www.goodwill.org/jobs-training/
Find jobs and support services for success.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Website: http://haceonline.org
Job postings, programs, and resources for Latino and Latina high school students, college students, and professionals who want to succeed. The website is worth viewing, even though some of the free programs are only offered in Chicago and Houston at this time.
Idealist
Website: https://www.idealist.org
Jobs, internships, grad schools, and volunteer opportunities for those who want to make a difference in the world.
Military.com
Website: https://www.military.com/about-us
If you are in the military, or if you are thinking of a career in the military, this website is the perfect place to explore.
Peace Corps
Website: https://www.peacecorps.gov
Promote goodwill while you immerse yourself in a culture overseas. This is a volunteer position with the U.S. Government, and you can click on the link to learn how this altruistic service can benefit you.
RetiredBrains
Website: https://www.retiredbrains.com/index.html
Retirees, baby boomers, and those planning to retire can find job opportunities and information related to retirement on this website.
RetirementJobs.com
Website: https://retirementjobs.com
50+: Full time, part time, hourly jobs, and internships for those over 50, with age friendly employers.
Saludos.com
Website: http://saludos.com
Help for Hispanic, bilingual, professionals who want to connect with companies that value diversity in the workplace.
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Official website of the U.S. government: https://www.sba.gov
Information and assistance for those who are planning to start, or expand, a small business,
SCORE
Website: https://www.score.org
Counselors, advisors, and mentors to help aspiring entrepreneurs or business owners reach their goals.
Seniors 4 Hire .org
Website: https://seniors4hire.org
50+: Seniors4Hire.org is a national online career center that has employers who want to hire those who are 50 years and older.
SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. (Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor)
SER operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Website: https://ser-national.org/scsep-2/
55+: Work-based training program for 55+, unemployed adults. Find out if you qualify for this program so that you can learn the job skills that will help you get hired.
TAOnline.com (Transition Assistance Online)
Website: http://www.taonline.com/about/
Website: http://www.taonline.com
Career tools, tips, and job opportunities for active military transitioning to civilian life, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and their spouses.
Teens 4 Hire . org (Teens4Hire.org)
Website: http://www.teens4hire.org
Teens4Hire.org is a job hunting website for U.S. teens, 14 and older.
The Work at Home Woman, LLC
Website: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com
Website: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/newsletter-signup/
Receive valuable tips, support, and job opportunities for stay-at-home moms, and everyone else who would like to work from home.
Unretire Yourself
Website: https://www.unretireyourself.com
Inspirational UnRetirement stories and resources for a new career.
USA JOBS
Website: https://www.usajobs.gov
An official website of the U.S. Government, and the place to look if you would like to work for the Federal Government.
VolunteerMatch
Website: https://www.volunteermatch.org
Search for volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S., including virtual opportunities.
Workforce50.com
Website: https://www.workforce50.com
50+: Search for jobs, educational programs, and gather tips, if you are 50+.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Website: https://www.eeoc.gov
Information pertaining to the workplace regarding discrimination, statistics, laws, etc.
United Farm Workers of America (UFW)
Website: http://ufw.org/know-your-rights/
“Know Your Rights” by visiting the UFW website, and find out what they have been doing to protect and empower farm workers since this union was founded by Cesar Chavez in 1962.
Youth@Work | Special EEOC website for Young People
Website: https://www.eeoc.gov/youth/
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
Beyond Pesticides
Website: https://www.beyondpesticides.org
Founded in 1981, Beyond Pesticides has programs, resources, and information to raise awareness and make this a healthier world.
Website: https://www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/pesticide-gateway
Extensive searchable database about pesticide hazards and how to manage pests safely.
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Website: https://www.ewg.org
Discover the adverse health effects from low-dose exposures to environmental toxins, and explore valuable resources, research, guides, and news on key issues that will make us healthier.
HEALTH - ADDICTIONS
Al-anon and Alateen
Website: http://www.al-anon.org
Website: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
The website has a lot of helpful information so that you can decide if these support groups might be worthwhile for you.
* Al-Anon is a peer support group for adults who want to gain a better understanding of the drinking problem that a friend or relative has. Face-to-face and virtual meetings (online and telephone) are available.
* Alateen is a peer support group for teenagers who are affected by someone else’s problem drinking. It is not a program for teenagers who are trying to stop their own drinking problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Website: https://www.aa.org
Videos, audios, and other helpful information for AA members, professionals, and anyone who needs help with a drinking problem. Info in English, Spanish, and French.
“U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” and
“Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)”
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov
U.S. Government clearinghouse for information, services, and research related to substance use and mental health. You can also find treatment centers, phone numbers, and websites for those in crisis.
HEALTH - ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESSES
Chemical Injury Information Network (CIIN)
Website: http://ciin.org/index.html
CIIN is a support and advocacy organization that pertains to “Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.”
Chemical Sensitivity Foundation
Website: http://chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org
The Chemical Sensitivity Foundation strives to raise awareness about chemical sensitivity. Their website is a great resource for support groups, recommended books and videos, and other information.
HEALTH - SLEEP
National Sleep Foundation
Website: http://www.sleepforkids.org
Sleep for Kids teaches young children about the importance of sleep through lots of fun activities.
Website: http://www.sleepforkids.org/html/tp.html
Information about children’s sleep for parents and teachers.
Immigration Advocates Network
"National Immigration Legal Services"
Website: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Directory to search for FREE or LOW-COST immigration legal services in your state, county, or detention facility.
Catholic Charities USA
Website:
https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/efforts/immigration-and-refugee-services
Immigration and Refugee Services.
El Pueblo Immigration Legal Services
Program of Seashore Mission, Inc.
Website: https://elpueblo-ms.org
“Our mission is to create a community of hospitality by offering refuge and restoration on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We envision a coastal community where immigrants are welcomed, enjoy fundamental human rights, and live lives of dignity.”
Farmworker Justice | Immigration and Labor Resources
Website: https://www.farmworkerjustice.org
"Empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their living and working condie freedom to move in order to pursue a better life,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security
Website: https://www.uscis.gov/a-z-index
Website: https://www.uscis.gov/tools
Tools and resources to learn about citizenship and immigration to the U.S., including an Index from A-Z
Beyond Pesticides
Website: https://beyondpesticides.org/programs/children-and-schools/overview
Join efforts to improve children’s health by not using pesticides in and around our schools.
Children’s Defense Funds (CDF)
Website: http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/#our-history
Website: http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Find out what you can do to ensure that no child gets left behind.
Funders’ Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO)
Website: https://fcyo.org
Funding resources for young people taking action to build healthy and equitable communities. Perhaps FCYO can help your organization.
Healthy Schools Network
Website: https://www.healthyschools.org/What-You-Can-Do/
Discover what you can do to make your school a healthy place to learn.
Jane Goodall Institute
Website: http://rootsandshoots.org
Join other young people who are making a difference.
Website: http://www.janegoodall.org/our-story/about-jane/
Find out why it is so important to treat all living creations with compassion and enjoy a video of Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Website: https://www.socialworkers.org/advocacy/social-justice
Find out about the social justice priorities that serve as guiding principles for members of the NASW, and decide if you might enjoy pursuing a career as a social worker.
National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ)
Website: http://nclej.org/litigation
NCLEJ fights for economic justice for low-income people by partnering with them and grassroots groups that also care about their situation.
NextGen America
Website: https://nextgenamerica.org/act/
Join the movement to promote equality, save our democracy, and protect the environment.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Website: https://www.peta.org/action/action-team/
Learn what it takes to become an activist, especially for animals… and find out why PETA believes that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.
BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING
Find out what the U.S. government is doing to prevent all forms of bullying – in school, at work, and in the community.
HELP for YOUNG PEOPLE
Boys Town (also serving girls since 1979)
Website:
https://www.boystown.org/who-we-help/Pages/default.aspx#k=#s=31
Help for abused, abandoned, neglected, handicapped, and troubled children since 1917. They also empower families and communities.
LEGAL HELP for YOUNG PEOPLE
Lawyers for Children America (LFCA)
Website: http://www.lawyersforchildrenamerica.org
Child advocacy to protect the rights of children who are victims of abuse, abandonment and neglect. (Some legal services might be free.)
RAPE and SEXUAL VIOLENCE
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Website: https://www.rainn.org/about-sexual-assault
Anti-sexual violence organization that offers support for survivors, and programs to prevent sexual violence.
SUICIDE
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
Website: https://suicidology.org/
AAS provides information and resources to help prevent suicide.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Resources and Hotlines provided by the U.S. Government
FIND HELP for Parents and Caregivers
Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/help-for-parents
FIND HELP for Communities
Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/help-for-communities
FIND HELP for Individuals
Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/help-for-individuals
FIND HELP - ACF Hotlines
Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-hotlines
Catholic Charities, U.S.A.
Website: https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/find-help
Services for those in need to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities. Find out what services they offer near you.
Salvation Army
Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/about/
Social service programs to meet the basic needs of daily life.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
Benefits.gov
(Official benefits website of the U.S. government)
SEARCH for benefits and programs in your state- and other states - with the "Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool."
ENGLISH Website: https://www.benefits.gov
ESPANOL Website: https://www.benefits.gov/es
Use the "Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool" to find government benefits and programs in your state.
U.S. Department of Agriculture | Food and Nutrition Services
Programs that relate to food and nutritious meals.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Homeless Programs - Consumer Protection - Consumer Rights, etc.
U.S. Social Security Administration
Social Security benefits for retirement, children and adults with disabilities, survivors, etc.
USA Gov
Official Website of the U.S. government: https://www.usa.gov/#all-topics-header
Discover government benefits, programs, and information that might be helpful for you and your family.
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