Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online.

created: 14 Aug 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 14 Aug 2003

Provides links and resources for workforce development training and career guidance, school curriculum, reference works, education resources and more.

created: 15 Aug 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 15 Jan 2004

The Career Development Division of the Standards Aligned Learning Department provides funding and technical assistance to a wide range of workforce preparation programs in Illinois.

created: 11 Aug 2003 by glanger ::: updated: 11 Aug 2003

Start exploring career options - whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a vocational certificate, have a 2-year or 4-year college degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Find information about the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education required, job openings by area, wages, licensing requirements, growth rates for occupations, information about on-the -job training, apprentice programs for skilled trades, and two year professional degree programs at two-year colleges.

created: 12 Nov 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 12 Nov 2003

Powered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), College Zone is the trusted source of college planning information for Illinois students and their parents, as well as the higher education community professionals who serve them (counselors, financial aid administrators, and lenders). Resources are provided to help students and their families plan for college, find and apply to the schools that are right for them, and finance an education with assistance from scholarships, grants, and student loans.

created: 11 Sep 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 15 Jan 2004

Financial Aid, is the most comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information about student financial aid.

created: 15 Sep 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 15 Sep 2003

The Board of Higher Education site links to two-year, four-year and graduate institutions, both public and private.

created: 15 Jan 2004 by bvlk ::: updated: 15 Jan 2004

Offers free study guides for teacher certification in Illinois, along with a schedule of upcoming tests and online registration.

created: 26 Dec 2003 by froehm ::: updated: 26 Dec 2003

The Illinois Community College Board is the state coordinating board for community colleges. It handles Tech Prep and adult education initiatives.

created: 11 Aug 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 11 Aug 2003

IETCs are one-stop service centers designed to link Illinois employers with qualified job seekers. They are committed to developing the workforce in their community by helping employers meet their human resource needs. IETC's provide unemployment insurance, recruitment, counseling, outplacement, training and information services.

created: 15 Jan 2004 by bvlk ::: updated: 15 Jan 2004

Find career development and accreditation curriculum standards, assessments, and services. The Illinois Skill Standards and credentialing systems promote education and training so that students, workers, and employers meet industry standards and remain competitive.

created: 11 Aug 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 07 May 2004

The Illinois Virtual Campus (IVC) is a partnership of Illinois colleges and universities designed to provide students with easy access to the online courses and programs available and to provide support services for online learners throughout the state.

created: 02 Oct 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 02 Oct 2003

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. The section for Consumers and Job Seekers provides information on how to choose a career counselor and a large selection of internet liks for career planning.

created: 15 Sep 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 07 May 2004

ScholarshipCoach.com seeks to provide students, parents, and families with a roadmap for financing college, as well as the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to start moving toward the realization of their educational dreams.

created: 20 May 2004 by bvlk ::: updated: 20 May 2004