Adventures in Education offers information and services to help you finance your education, select a school, and plan a career. Also features reference sheets that can help you learn more about a particular school and its use of student aid programs.
 
The AeA's On-line Job and Internship Bank alows you to search for opportunities in high-tech industries.
 
America's Career InfoNet is a source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions.
 
America’s Job Bank links state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers active job opportunities and to provide employers an easily accessible pool of candidates.
 
In the same way that One Stop Career Centers will provide one stop access to services, ALMIS will offer one stop access to information.
 
America's Learning eXchange (ALX) is an electronic marketplace where individuals and companies can find appropriate training and education resources.
 
America's One-Stop Career Center System connects employment, education, and training services into a coherent network of resources at the local, state, and national level.
 
The Service Locator contains information on service providers that are relevant to employment and training. Here you will find information on services ranging from One-Stop Career Centers to child care providers and transportation services.
 
America's Talent Bank is a nationwide electronic resume system which allows you to create and post your resume on-line.
 
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) works with entities that represent the public and private sectors to promote the goals of community colleges and higher education.
 
The mission of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is to be a leading national and international advocate of quality postsecondary construction education.
 
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)’s Education & Workforce Development division is designed to enhance workforce recruitement, education and training efforts in the construction industry.
 
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture site includes information for persons who may be interested in studying architecture.
 
"Jobs for kids who like..." is the theme of this colorful occupational exploration site which features selected information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook in an age-appropriate format.
 
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides statistics on the labor force and the economy.
 
The official site for information about the sixteen Career Clusters. Also features links to related sites for each Cluster.
 
The Texas Workforce Commission/Career Development Resources (formerly Texas State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee) site features information about the CDR and its projects and products.
 
A collection of links for starting a new career, leading to topical groupings such as "Using Internet Resources to Plan your Future" and "Resumes and Cover Letters."
 
Career One Stop is the nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. You can find jobs, 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!
 
Career Resource Center is an extensive index of career related web sites.
 
CareerJournal.com from The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition includes occupational salaries and profiles as well as advice on job hunting, succeeding at work, starting a business, and more.
 
CareerVoyages.gov is a partnership site between the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education which offers users information on the in-demand occupations in high growth industries as part of the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative.
 
The Catapult offers links to career- and job-related sites.
 
This Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services site provides important information about child care and can help you find licensed or registered child care providers by ZIP code.
 
College, financial aid, scholarship and testing information and links for students, parents, counselors, faculty, and admissions, enrollment and financial aid staff.
 
America's colleges and universities have prepared this site to guide you to the books, websites, and other resources that admissions and financial aid professionals consider most helpful.
 
The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) site includes student resources and licensure information.
 
The DECIDE Consumer Reporting System is a website that can help Texans make more-informed decisions about their education by comparing the achievements of people who graduated from public community and technical colleges.
 
Get information about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, and apply on-line through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
 
Information on Federal assistance for dislocated workers, their former and future employers, and the workforce development community.
 
Provides both answers to current and emerging questions about the Workforce Investment Act, and a work space where anyone with an interest in workforce development can pose questions, participate in discussion, and gather information.
 
Education That Works is a non-profit corporation that gives children a head-start on their future by investing in educational initiatives that prepare them for the real world. Materials for students, parents, educators and employers.
 
Featured Careers offers profiles of high-demand occupations in Texas--a new one every month. These occupations are among those in the teaching, health care and information technology fields, which Governor Rick Perry has identified as high priority. The profiles consist of fun and informal interviews with Texans currently in these occupations with descriptions of their jobs, what they like and dislike about them and much more.
 
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) makes hundreds of Internet-based education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government easier to find.
 
The goal of the Texas Information and Referral Network is to provide seamless access to timely, accurate, and relevant health and human services information.
 
When you need information from the U.S. Government on any topic and you don't know how to find it, you can always start at FirstGov. You don't have to know what department or agency you need.
 
Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door to the federal aid process. Every step you can take gets you closer to achieving your education goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end.
 
Teachers, parents, administrators can search or browse The Gateway and find high quality educational materials, including lesson plans, activities, and projects from Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) Consortium member sites.
 
Hot Careers in Texas. Employers and Job Seekers Get Connected! This Texas Workforce Commission website has information about Teaching, Nursing, and Information Technology.
 
College Opportunities On-Line is a way of finding out about a specific college or set of colleges, if you have some in mind. If you are not sure what colleges might be of interest, this site has the tools to help you search for a college.
 
The ITSC is dedicated to advancing the appropriate application of information technology to provide more accurate, efficient, cost effective, and timely service for unemployment insurance customers.
 
The International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry provides opportunities to labor union members including comprehensive training programs for journeymen and apprentices.
 
The Iron Workers District Council for the State of Texas site includes information on the Texas Iron Workers Apprentice Program.
 
Job Choices Online offers job postings as well as how-to's and other useful information on cover letters, resumes, interviewing and other job search topics.
 
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24.
 
JobWeb offers links to career- and job-related sites.
 
A list of links to special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The sites include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.
 
LiteracyLink offers information about literacy and links to GED and Literacy sites.
 
Mapping Your Future is designed to provide students and families with information about college, career, and financial aid choices. Includes info on planning your career, selecting a school and paying for school.
 
When you buy a car, follow a recipe, or decorate your home, you're using math principles. This site helps you explore how math can help you in your daily life.
 
MCAA's Careers website is where you'll find the latest news about MCAA's Career Development Initiative.
 
The Monster Campus offers how-to's and other useful information on cover letters, resumes, interviewing and other job search topics, and features an on-line resume maker.
 
The NRICH project aims to establish a permanent center for curriculum enrichment to provide mathematical learning support for children of all ages. This site provides Internet magazines for school students with an emphasis on mathematical activity.
 
The National Association of Women in Construction site offers information on education programs and scholarships.
 
Information from the National Education Goals Panel is found at the National Education Goals: Building a Nation of Learners site.
 
The NIFL assists in addressing urgent national priorities -- upgrading the workforce, reducing welfare dependency, raising the standard of living, and creating safer communities.
 
A joint apprenticeship and training program of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
 
From the National O*NET Consortium home page you can learn more about the O*NET database and O*NET projects and activities.
 
At Nellie Mae you can pre-qualify or apply for a student loan, and check your loan status. Other features allow you to learn more abut the financial aid process and debt management.
 
From the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) home page you can learn more about the O*NET database and O*NET projects and activities.
 
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides essential information about prospective changes in the world of work and the qualifications that will be needed by tomorrow's workers.
 
The Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer & Labor Services (ATELS) is a consolidation of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the new responsibilities of the employer and labor liaison.
 
Information about OVAE programs, grants, and events in the fields of Adult and Vocational Education; School-to-Work; and more.
 
"The Education Supersite" includes information about colleges, programs, test preparation, financial planning, job hunting and jobs.
 
PEPNet is a nationwide network of youth employment/development initiatives that are recognized by PEPNet for high standards of effectiveness; committed to continuous improvement; and dedicated to sharing information about effective practice.
 
SOCRATES is a tool to assist local Texas planners perform a regional labor market analysis, following the planning guidelines for targeted industries and occupations issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.
 
At Sallie Mae you can apply for a student loan, and check your loan status. Check out Financial Aid 101 and the Online Scholarship search.
 
The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) findings and recommendations continue to be a valuable source of information for individuals and organizations involved in education and workforce development.
 
Information about a national program that recruits, trains and offers job placement services to economically disadvantaged individuals aged fifty-five and older.
 
The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association represents 150,000 skilled craftspersons in the unionized sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada.
 
The SMACNA is an international trade association for Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors. This site offers distance learning in relevant topics.
 
Students.gov is designed as a student gateway to the Federal government. Online information and transactional services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 
TRACER provides detailed labor market information and search capabilities on occupations, industries, demographics and employers for statewide Texas, Local Workforce Board regions and other substate areas of Texas.
 
Texas -- A Technical State of Mind is helping Texans realize the benefit of a technical education.
 
The on-line budget calculator is designed to help students make a connection between lifestyle costs and the world of work. The objective is to demonstrate to students that in order to afford many of life's amenities they must first make an investment in their education that will give them access to higher paying occupations. The exercise is an eye-opener for many students unaccustomed to living on their own and a great place to begin the career exploration process.
 
The Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) was formed in 1989 to bring business and education leaders together in a long-term effort to improve the performance of the Texas public school system.
 
Tech Prep programs combine secondary and post-secondary programs that 1) lead to an Associate degree or two-year Certificate; 2) provide technical preparation; 3) provide competence in mathematics, science and communications; 4) lead to placement in employment.
 
The Texas Common Application can be used by U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply for undergraduate admission to any public university in Texas.
 
The Texas Education Agency site provides educational information on Texas schools, programs, performance, assessments, finance and more.
 
TEEX offers technical and vocational workforce training, manufacturing and technical assistance and technology transfer services.
 
Information for students, parents, counselors, researchers and other interested persons including financial aid, the common application and links to Texas colleges and universities.
 
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission helps people with disabilities put their abilities to work.
 
Texas Scholars is a community-driven effort involving individuals from the education and business sectors, along with local volunteer organizations. It helps students and their parents understand that good, well-paying jobs go to those who have prepared themselves by obtaining a fundamentally sound academic education.
 
The Texas State Data Center, in cooperation with a network of affiliates, functions as a focal point for the distribution of Census information and population estimates and projections for Texas.
 
The Texas Workforce Commission offers services and information for employers and job seekers including on-line access to the Governor's Job Bank and Job Quest.
 
This site offers information about selecting and paying for college, including multimedia campus tours, scholarship and grant information, and an online application process.
 
The Center For All Collegiate Information offers categorizied links to help you search for a college or for college information (including collegiate sports).
 
The Riley Guide offers information on employment opportunities, job resources and resume preparation on the Internet.
 
Today's Military offers ongoing education and training opportunities for everyone. Explore the 152 occupational groups to find out how military occupations easily become careers.
 
The U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration - Dallas Regional Office's home site provides information on its programs, as well as links to labor market information for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
 
Information about initiatives to assure that all children are technologically literate by the dawn of the 21st century and equipped with the skills essential for enhancing learning and improving productivity and performance.
 
ETA's mission is to contribute to the more efficient and effective functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment, and labor market information primarily through State and local workforce development systems.
 
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada offers a variety of training programs.
 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Employee/Employer Advisor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
 
Information on Federal job preferences for Veterans from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
 
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Services for Veterans includes information on programs and services as well as laws and regulations.
 
The Department of Labor's Welfare to Work site provides information and links about Welfare to Work grants, activities and services.
 
The Women's Bureau site provides statistics, links and information on programs, services and resources for women in the workforce.
 
WorkInTexas.com includes public and private sector jobs listed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
 
The mission of the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies is to strengthen the National Workforce Development Network through information exchange, liaison and advocacy.
 
The Workforce Development Performance Measurement Initiative was created to develop a menu of system-wide performance measures with standard definitions and a continuous improvement model to help enhance the effectiveness of these systems.
 
The Workforce Excellence network is a network of employment and training professionals and organizations committed to continuous improvement of their services and outcomes, to customer satisfaction, and to exceptional quality.