Web Links

Links for Parents

http://www.calltoparents.org	A family guide to high school and college success
http://www.petersons.com	Information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml	U.S. Department of Education
http://www.mapping-your-future.org	Information on financial strategies, career options and college planning
http://www.adventuresineducation.org	Source for college and career planning information
http://www.ncaa.org/cbsa	NCAA – Admission information and qualifying procedures for the scholar athlete.

Test Registration and Test Prep

http://www.act.org	Official site for registration and information on the ACT assessment test
http://www.collegeboard.com SHS School Code – 480 501	Official site for registration and information on the SAT tests. Information about college planning and finding colleges.
http://www.ets.org	Official site of Education Testing Service, administrators of tests like the SATs
http://www.eduprep.com/	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college and financial planning
http://www.princetonreview.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.kaplan.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.

General College Info Links

NOTE: Some College or University web sites may be found by using the college name. For example, University of Washington would be: http://www.washington.edu

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/	Great searchable database titled: "What can I do With A Major in ______________"?
http://www.collegeboard.com	Registration site for SAT. Information about college planning and finding colleges
http://www.collegeview.com	Hobson’s guide for students or young professionals choosing a course or employment
http://www.collegenet.com	Assistance with college application process. Over 1500 customized Internet admissions applications built for college and university programs
http://www.campustours.com	Virtual college tours with web cams, maps, videos and pictures
http://www.wiche.edu	Information on WUE. WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.
http://www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm/en/ibo/ services/universities	International Baccalaureate (IB) information with recognition policies of over 780 colleges and universities in North America.
http://www.princetonreview.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.kaplan.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.petersons.com	Information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/	College search, college and career planning information, financial resources, etc.
http://www.mycollegeguide.org	Online college search tool.
http://www.eduinconline.com/	Black College Common Application
http://www.commonapp.org	Common college application form accepted by 241 colleges and universities.
http://www.bridges.com	Career information services, training, and self-directed career and educational planning tools.
http://www.fairtest.org/optinit.htm	A current list of 720+ accredited, bachelor degree granting institutions that admit substantial numbers of first-year students without regard to SAT I or ACT scores

Community College Information Sites

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/cc/	Finding community colleges around the country
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/	A good site for identifying Community Colleges in the U.S.

Colleges & Career Information for Specific Interest Areas

www.aicad.org	Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design website. Great searchable resource!
www.artschools.com	Good directory website for art schools.
http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/college_search/index.cfm	Search for engineering colleges
http://www.engineering-colleges.info/school_lists_home.htm	Great search for accredited engineering colleges by specialty or state in US
http://schools.lwsd.org/LWHS/careercenter/womentechnology.htm	Non-traditional Career information & resources for women interested in technology careers
http://www.girlsgotech.org/careers.html	Information to encourage girls to consider tech and science careers
www.firehouse.com/links/knowledge/university	Information on training programs and much more in the area of fire prevention and paramedics
www.acfchefs.org	American Culinary Federation's website covers opportunities in this growing profession and the training programs available.
www.alpha.org	Air Line Pilots Association give information on this highly competitive career path and its requirements (flight experience & education).
www.ala.org	American Library Association. Information about librarians, library technicians, and degree programs.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net	College-bound athletes planning on playing at Division 1 and Division 2 schools need to complete the NCAA Clearinghouse application online
www.hosa.org	Health Occupations Student Association
http://www.discovernursing.com/	Great resource for students interested in nursing.
www.users.qwest.net/~wwahec	Western Washington AHEC site for information on careers in health
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category	Careers in allied health
www.naemt.org	Emergency Medical Technicians more info on this career in high demand
www.adha.org	Dental Hygiene Association site
http://www.worksourceonline.com/js/healthcareresources.html	Snohomish County Work Source website which has extensive resources for careers and studies in health care fields.
www.comptia.org	Computing Technology Association - website covers info on skills necessary, schools, and other programs
www.healthcarejobs.org	A publisher's website; good job category overview

Note: In the Career Center we have handouts that outline websites for some specific career areas which have too many websites to list here. Come see us for more information!

International Study

http://www.studyincanada.com OR http://www.studyincanada.com/english/index.asp	A great resource for colleges in Canada
http://www.aucc.ca/	Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
www.macleans.ca/universities/index.jsp	Maclean’s magazine ranking of Canadian universities
http://www.ecis.org/	European Council of International Schools. Largest association of international schools.
http://www.findaschool.org/	Finding International schools

Specific College Information/Admission Sites

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ admissions/ITU0607.pdf	Excellent link to the University of California colleges—admissions, comprehensive review, individual school admissions statistics
http://admit.washington.edu/	New University of Washington Admissions site
http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm	Harvard announces free tuition for families making less than 40K. Email admissions using email link to the left.

Good Colleges for Students with Disabilities

http://www.landmark.edu/nis/

Landmark College: America's Leading College for Students with Learning Disabilities and AD/HD

Apprenticeship Training Programs

http://www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship/

Apprenticeship training Programs

Scholarship and Financial Information

http://www.collegeplan.org	Guide to Pacific Northwest scholarships.
http://www.fastweb.com	Scholarship and college search tool.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov	Federal student aid information
http://www.nela.net	Northwest Education Loan Association. General information on saving and planning for college finances.
http://www.collegesavings.org	Information on state college savings plans.
http://www.get.wa.gov/	Information on Washington State’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program.
http://www.wiredscholar.com	Online scholarship search tool.
http://www.educaid.com	Information about student loans.
http://www.finaid.org	Guide to financial aid.
http://www.collegescholarships.com	Online list of certain college scholarships.
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.htm	Information about scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants and cooperative programs.
http://www.collegeplan.org	General information including saving and paying for college. Pacific NW scholarships only.
http://www.wiche.edu	Information on WUE. WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.
http://www.internationalscholarship.com	Searchable database of scholarships, grants, and awards for International students
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0604.html	Information on the SMART grant programs offered through the federal government for students in their 3rd and 4th year of college pursuing a major in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, technology, engineering, or a critical need foreign language. Must have a 3.0 college GPA.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/AcademicGrants.jsp?tab=funding	Grants from federal government which allow students in their first and second years of college to be eligible to receive up to $750 and $1,300 respectively. See website for restrictions and information.

State/Federal Employment and Education Information

www.access.wa.gov/employment/ awemployment.aspx	Washington State’s Web site list of employment resources.
www.stats.bls.gov	US Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (information about the nation’s economy and labor force)
www.doleta.gov/programs/onet	US Dept. of Labor’s O’NET—The Occupational Information Network. Occupational information and labor market research.
www.access.wa.gov/education/awedu.aspx	Washington State’s web site for education resources.
http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.htm	The States' 16 Career Clusters and information
www.wilma.org	Labor Market Information
www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship	Washington State’s website for Apprenticeships, from the Department of Labor & Industries

Career Resources and Job Search

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/	Great searchable database titled: "What can I do With A Major in ______________"?
http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm	Department of Labor website that has all kinds of incredible information (print material, career videos, etc) for students, parents, guidance staff, etc! Latest and greatest info on a variety of high-demand careers --- it's all free! - with rights to copy as many pieces of whatever you want!
www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp	America’s Career InfoNet. Statistics on current job outlook, trends, wages, top employment choices
www.ajb.dni.us	America’s Job Bank – a publicly funded job resource for jobseekers and employers.
www.careerbuilder.com	Online job search resource
www.careermag.com	Online job search resource
www.careers.org/reg/crusa-wa.html	Online job search resource (can search by region such as Washington State)
www.monster.com	Online job search resource
www.jobweb.com/home.cfm	Career development and job search help for college graduates
www.rileyguide.com	Useful links to job search sites and information
www.wa.gov/esd/1stop	WA state employment information
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm	Occupational Outlook Handbook on the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet/	O*NET information on related occupational interests and work values helps the public to select career goals and develop education and training plans for work they are likely to find satisfying.
http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.htm	The States' 16 Career Clusters and information
http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm	JobWeb - Resume and Interviewing tips and resources
http://209.235.208.145/cgi-bin/WebSuite/tcsAssnWebSuite.pl?Action=DisplayLinks&Sections=FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW &AssnID=NCDA&DBCode=130285	National Career Development internet site for career planning
http://schools.lwsd.org/LWHS/careercenter/womentechnology.htm - Complements of Lake Washington HS Career Center	Non-traditional Career information & resources for women interested in technology careers
http://www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks	Life Works: A Free Career Exploration Web Site
http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/index.htm	Here are some great articles about the importance of preparing for college in high school, whether you are going to a community college or a 4 year
www.access.bridges.com Contact SHS Career Center for our PASSWORD AND USERNAME. 425-837-7869 or 425-837-7898 Then, create your own portfolio to save on the web, or just click on the “Work” & “Learn” tabs to explore.	Choices is Skyline’s software for Career Exploration and College Planning. You can access the online version, “Choices Planner” at this website. It won’t be exactly the same as in the Career Center or lab but is a valuable tool for seeing what types of careers might fit your interests, what degree programs would be applicable and what programs different colleges or universities offer.

Volunteering / Community Service

www.volunteermatch.org	Online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with local community service organizations throughout the United States. Enter your zip code for a list of hundreds of opportunities.
www.uwkc.org	United Way of King County
www.seattlehumane.org	Humane Society and SPCA. Volunteers work with animals, fund raise, education and food bank. Minimum age for volunteers is 16 without parent.
www.issaquahfish.org	Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.
www.issaquahhistory.org	Issaquah Historical Society. Volunteers lead tours and help with office work. Minimum age for volunteers is 16.
www.babycorner.org	Eastside Baby Corner. Repair, clean and sort baby items, minimum age for volunteers is 14
www.ci.issaquah.wa.us	Issaquah Parks and Recreation Community Center. Volunteers help in computer lab, make posters, and with miscellaneous projects, minimum age 12.
www.wawomeninneed.org	Washington Women in Need. Volunteers stuff and sort bulk mailings, minimum age 14.
www.seattleymca.org	YMCA, Volunteers work as camp aides, tutors, coaches and child-care assistants. Minimum age 14.
www.leoorganization.org	Life Enrichments Options (LEO). Volunteers assist with programs and special events for individuals with developmental disabilities, minimum age 13.
www.providencemarionwood.org	Providence Marionwood residence facility. Volunteers help during mealtimes and with resident activities, and training is provided. Minimum age 12-16.
www.ccsww.org	Catholic Community Services Volunteer Chore Services. Work with low-income elders and adults with disabilities doing light housekeeping chores.
www.harborview.org/volunteers	Harborview Medical Center. Applications available in the Career Center.
www.seattleredcross.org