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toc =__**SAT Prep**__= [] - help in preparing for the SAT [] - help in preparing for the SAT [] - contest rules on creating a video with SAT/ACT vocabulary words in it

=__**Careers**__= __**[]**__ online poster with links to career resources [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

[|http://www.pacareerzone.com] [] [] Post-Secondary Education Exploration, Planning and Test Registration [|www.aesuccess.org] [|www.collegeboard.com] [|www.educationplanner.org] [|www.onlineonetcenter.org] [|www.panext.com] Adventures in Education [] CareerShip: An Online Career Exploration Adventure [] Mapping Your Future [] XAP! (Plan, explore, and apply to college using these great tools.) [] IPL Teenspace: College []

Alternate Career Development, Exploration and Planning [|www.myfuture.com] [|www.careeronestop.org]

Career and Technical Education, Exploration and Planning [|www.khake.com]

Careers and Education Videos []

IPL Teenspace: Vocational Guidance []

Financial Aid and Scholarship Search [|www.pheaa.org] [|www.fafsa.org] [|www.fastweb.org] [|www.studentaid.ed.gov]

Job Search [|www.cwds.state.pa.us] [|www.monster.com] [|www.ajb.org] Occupational Outlook Handbook []

Education Planning- Spanish [|www.educacionsuperior.org]

[]= [|Occupational Outlook Handbook] - Site from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - searchable site, listing detailed information on thousands of occupations including future outlook, education, training requirements and salaries. [|O*Net] occupational information- comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

[|Exploring Career Information] - Site directs users to specific fields of study according to interests or strengths, also from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

[|College Board Major and Career Profiles] This site offers a basic overview of the work in various fields with links to schools featuring education programs in each area and suggested high school courses.

[|Explore Career Profiles] Lists career information, searchable by keyword or category. Most information is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

[|Career Overview]- lists information on many careers and career categories, features links to various degree program from schools, colleges and universities.

Career Forward Free online course for high school students to help them assess their career interests, explore career options and create an educational plan. 20 one hour long lessons. = =  ** Great Websites For Teaching Career Education/Development **

** 1. New PA Career Zone… **[|**www.pacareerzone.com**]

** 2. Pa Toolkit for Career Ed and Work Standards… ** [|**www.pacareerstandards.com**]

** 3. Variety of Career Information for Classroom ** ** Instruction…. **[|**www.khake.com**]

** 4. Ohio Career Information System.. **[|**www.ocis.org**]

** 5. Virginia Career Information System... ** [|**www.vaview.vt.edu**]

** 6. Variety of Career Information from American Career Resource ** ** Network….. **[|**www.acrnetwork.org**]

** 7. PA School Counselor website… **[|**www.psca-web.org**]

** 8. Downloading PA Career Guide and Teacher’s ** ** Resource Booklet…. **[|**www.paworkstats.state.pa.us**] ** (click on Products) **

** 9. The “Real Game” series at … **[|**www.realgame.org**]** Games for every grade level (grade 3-adult) teaching career exploration/research, work skills and character building. Call 1-800-700-8940 1-800-700-8940 to order games and facilitator’s kit, and call 772-461-4164 772-461-4164 (Ethel Keeley …ethelskeeley@earthlink.net) for on-line training. **

** 10. Variety of free career info at **[|**www.pheaa.org**]**, **[|**www.educationplanner.org**]** , and **[|**www.aessuccess.org**]

** 11. Great Parent Guide for Career Information… go to **[|**www.pta.org**]** Click on PTA Programs top left, click on “more” under Programs, Click on “more” under PTA Goes To Work, click on “more” under Parent Guide and download….comes in English or Spanish **

Career Zone Career Planner Wisconsin Education / Choose Vocational Education/Careers from the tabs on the left side University of California at Berkeley / Choose Career Exploration tab on left Career Voyages - information on careers in a variety of fields <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Career Decision Making - how to choose a career <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Princeton Review / Choose the Career tab at the top of the screen <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">America’s Career Infonet <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">America’s Job Bank <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">JobStar <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Welcome to Your Future (includes military careers under Career Search) <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Education Planner: [] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">[]

=__**College Bound**__= College Handbook for Students in Middle School and Junior High<[]> - Read this online booklet from the Federal Consumer Information Center to learn how to plan ahead for college. College Bound<[]> - View TV programs that teach students how to become academically competitive for admission to college.


 * American Student Assistance<[]> - Learn about the federal Stafford student loans and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students that ASA offers.
 * College Answer<[]> - Contains information on preparing for college, selecting a college, making application, and covering the costs of higher education.
 * College Board: Educational Excellence for All Students<[]> - Explore information about the SAT, assessing financial need, getting the most out of the summer and applying for college.
 * College Finder<[]> - Find the perfect college to suit your needs based on location, cost, campus life, and other factors.
 * College Planning<[]> - Find information on college selection, admission, financial aid, and scholarships.
 * College Is Possible<[]> - Find information on choosing, preparing for and paying for college.
 * College View<[]> - Take virtual tours of prospective colleges.
 * FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid<[]> - Discover how to apply for and receive financial aid.
 * Mapping Your Future<[]> - Visitors to this site will find a wealth of financial aid, college admissions, and career planning advice.
 * Princeton Review<[]> - Find resources on the admissions process for colleges and graduate schools.
 * Ten Steps to College with the Greenes<[]> - Explore ten steps to prepare a successful college admissions campaign.