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Subscription Databases
Getting Into College
Paying for College
Admission Test Guides
Directories and College Guides
Local College Catalogs
Education: Selected Websites
Money & Work: Selected Websites
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Subscription Databases |
Brainfuse: Live Tutoring, Homework Help and Skill Building
Chat live with a tutor for homework help and skill building. The service is available Monday through Sunday from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. It is catered for students in grades K – Adult Learners. Subjects include Math, Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Reading and English Literature. There is also a 24-Hour Writing Lab to receive feedback on writing submissions as well as a Test Center to practice standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, etc. The Adult Learning Center portion also provides assistance with U.S. Citizenship testing, GED testing, resume and cover letter writing, business letter writing, term paper writing and much more. |
Career Transitions
Career Transitions is an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess your interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve your prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs. Please note: New users will be asked to create a username and password when they first access Career Transitions. |
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress provides a way to prepare for academic or professional exams on-line, including SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, GMAT, PRAZIS, ASVAB, Cosmetology, Civil Service, Postal Worker, Law Enforcement, Fire, and more. California specific exams including 4th grade, 8th grade, CBEST, and California Highway Patrol. Online courses include Reading Comprehension, Grammar Skills for Writing, Math, Vocabulary and Spelling, as well as courses in Spanish. In addition, use the LearningExpress Computer Skills Tutorials to gain proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access and more. Learning Express also includes a section called Job & Career Accelerator. Over 1,000 occupations can be explored in detail. Users can search job postings from a database of more than 5 million up-to-date listings; then they can create resumes and cover letters, and practice interviewing skills. The Accelerator also helps people improve work-related skills and prepare for licensing or certification tests. |
Tuition Funding Sources (TFS)
Find scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help pay for a college education. The TFS database also provides students with college admissions information, a career personality test, and detailed career information. Please note: New users will be asked to create a username and password when they first access the resources available within Tuition Funding Sources. |
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Education: Selected Websites |
CollegeBoard
includes College Board test dates, online registration
for the SAT and online SAT scores.
College
Guides and Rankings
includes
college, university, and graduate school guides and
rankings.
Financial
Aid
is a list of web sites on student aid and scholarships.
NextStepU
is a free, online and print publication focused on helping students with life after high school.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
has a directory of all the public schools in the county.
Student.gov
Led by the U.S. Department of Education with collaboration between federal agencies and the education community, this site is a student-centered information portal of federal services and information on education, careers, government, and more.
Vocational
Schools Database
is a database of private postsecondary
vocational schools in the United States organized first
by state then by training occupation. |
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Money & Work: Selected Websites |
Baby Sitting Handbook and Babysitter's Emergency Reference Guide
made available by the Red Cross learn more about being a babysitter and what to do in case of an emergency. Includes lots of important safety tips.
California Career Zone
Discover a career exploration and planning system. The site includes comprehensive information on 900 occupations with state specific wages, worker attributes, job characteristics, and much more.
CU Succeed Resources
offers articles and resources for teens about management
of personal finances.
Santa Clara County Library Job & Career Help Center
provides resources on job hunting, resume and cover letter writing and interviewing. Offers career guidance, information on school and educational opportunities, scholarships and financial aid, test preparation and practice, and much more.
JobCorps
Sign-up for a free education and job training program for young people ages 16 to 24 from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Snag
a Job
allows you to search full-time and part-time
jobs on the nation's leading hourly job site.
Summer Jobs
Search for seasonal work in the U.S. by keyword. Some internships are included
Teen Vestor
includes the latest news and information for teen investors and entrepreneurs.
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
offers many volunteer opportunities for local teens.
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
provides information on volunteering for Santa Clara County Library as well as volunteer and intern positions at other organizations.
Youth
@ work
is a free, online service that links job
seeking youth with hiring employers throughout Santa
Clara County. |
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