Resources
Parenting
Parent Further
Our positive, strength-based approach to parenting focuses on what’s right with kids (and parents), and the small, everyday steps you can take to help kids be successful in the future.
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College
National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics offers a map to many colleges through the following link
National Center for Education Statistics
Inside Higher Ed
A link into many questions about college, including podcasts, blogs, and professional resources
College Majors 101
A link too many college majors. Simply click on a “Major Channel” and learn about it.
CollegeMatch.com
Finding the right college can be a daunting task. MatchCollege.com is here to ensure that you are prepared for the road ahead by offering information on admissions, financial aid, tuition, current events, housing and more.
CollegeMeasures.org
College Measures is committed to informing and improving the decision-making process for students, parents, and policy makers. By making available key data through websites like our 2-year and 4-year college data tools, we enable users to make smarter decisions, and in doing so help create a more efficient, productive and effective higher education system.
Know How to Go
You know college is where to start. You know why to go to college; we're here to tell you how. There are specific steps you need to take and this site can help.
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Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid "FAFSA"
Get help paying for college
Federal Student Aid
An OFFICE of the U.S. DEPARTMENT EDUCATION
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.
Student.com
A network for students, parents, and administrators to learn the facts about financial aid, scholarships, loans, jobs, and college majors.
IECC Financial Aid
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges' financial aid website
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Career
The Vocational Information Center
The Vocational Information Center offers information to explore vocational and technical careers with the following link.
The Vocational Information Center
NextStepU
NextStepU is an easy, free resource for high school students, parents and school counselors that helps students find information about pursuing a career, finding scholarships, and finding that right college for them.
Mapping Your Future
Mapping Your Future is your free resource for career, college, financial aid, and money management information. Our goal is to help individuals achieve life-long success by empowering students, families, and schools with web-based information and services.
MyPlan.com
MyPlan.com helps students and professionals plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education and careers. Whether you’re deciding on what college to go to, choosing a major, planning ahead for your first career, or thinking about making a career change, MyPlan.com can help you explore options and bring clarity and insight into figuring out what’s right for you.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.
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Life Skills
The Vocational Center
The Vocational Center offers information to explore a variety of life skill components through the following link
Adventures In Education
AIE is an invaluable resource for life before, during, and after college. Some of the tools you will find include building your resume, managing your money, or great tips for interviewing.
Daily Writing Tips
44 Resume Writing Tips
About.com, Job Search
Job Interview Questions and Best Answers
MoneyManagementTips.com
You don't need to be a financial wizard to control your personal finances. Just a little common sense and a few money management tips can enable you to live within your means as you increase your wealth.
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