TRANSITION RELATED WEBSITES
AT & TRANSITION
Learn and connect with Assistive Technology information for life beyond High School.
PA CAREER EDUCATION & WORK (CEW) STANDARDS TOOLKIT
An electronic toolkit that provides resources, references, crosswalks and other tools to assist elementary, middle and high schools teachers and administrators in implementing the Pennsylvania (PA) Career Education and Work Standards.
Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network
The PYLN, a team of youth leaders with disabilities from across Pennsylvania with a purpose to develop the self-determination, empowerment, and leadership of youth, has created social network website as well a toolkit to assist youth in their transition into the adult world.
THE NATIONAL SECONDARY TRANSITION Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC)
Great website to to assist states to build capacity to support and improve transition planning, services, and outcomes for youth with disabilities, generate knowledge that provides a foundation for states to improve transition services that enhance post-school outcomes, and disseminate information to state personnel, practitioners, researchers, parents, and students regarding effective transition education
SHAREDWORK.ORG
A community of practice includingFederal, states and local agencies coming together around their shared interest in improving school and post-school outcomes for youth.Follow the website link and scroll down to the National Community of Practice on Transition. Directions for registering on the free website are provided.
PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINKS
Previously known as the Job Centers or Employment Offices, their services are online. Job search, resume creation, post secondary school information, labor market information, and career resources. Information on One Stop Services.
WORKFORCE INFORMATION
Labor Market Information describes employment, unemployment and the economic environment where workers and jobs come together in Pennsylvania. Current local economic picture by metropotlitan statistical areas, counties, and small labor market areas.
STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Official site for state jobs. Information on summary of civil service examinations that are open for testing, announcements (descriptions) for specific jobs, etc.
BUREAU OF STATE EMPLOYMENT
Information on non-civil positions in the Commonwealth. No testing involved. Clerical & corrections positions, food services & custodial workers, maintenance repairmen& auto mechanics etc.
U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Official site for federal jobs updated daily. Federal pay schedule; sort jobs by type, experience, salary, & location. Current openings, general info, veterans’ preference information, etc.
FEDERAL JOBS DIGEST
Organizes federal jobs by categories. Register your resume.
ADQUEST
To find jobs from classified ads in the newspapers close to your home.
HELP WANTED
Click on “ Job Seekers”. Information for employers & job seekers. Post resume.
AMERICA’S JOB BANK
Job postings, employers’ FAQ’s, job market information, search tips. Uses various state employment services to collect job listings, linking 1,800 state employment service offices.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Online Job Banks. Search thousands of jobs nationwide.
DISABILITY.GOV
Comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources.
MONSTER BOARD
One of the largest and best known of the web sites with a vast array of worldwide job opportunities. Also search entry level jobs and internships.
FLIP DOG
Another major job search of 50,000 employers. Salary surveys/ calculators; post your resume; relocation tools; networking opportunities.
JOB PROFILES
Experienced workers share the pros and cons of their jobs.
JOBBANK USA
Specializes in providing employment and resume information services to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms.
CAREERBASE
Get some sound career advice regarding your online job search from a professional. Also features interview and salary negotiating tips and an online resume tutorial.
CAREER BUILDER
Countrywide job search by location, area of interest, etc.
CAREERCITY
125,000 + job openings, on-line job fairs, resume posting, negotiation tips, employer profiles.
CAREER MAGAZINE
Job openings, employers, resume banks, relocation resources, career links, articles.
BRASSRING
Described as the ultimate destination for technology professionals. Check out who’s hiring, employment trends in your field, learn about high tech companies and industries, etc.
SALARY WIZARD
Research the salary you can expect to earn in specific cities. Links to dozens of job boards.
COOL WORKS
Listings of jobs at ski resorts, ranches, theme parks, state and national parks, etc.
NATIONJOB NETWORK
Search by position, location, education, salary.
DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES
Gives you the duties, strength level needed and RML levels for specific job titles. Always the first step in any career exploration.
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
Elaborates on the duties, training and education needed, marketability, and salary of the top 253 jobs, covering about 90% of all workers. Information on labor market trends, projected growth, related jobs and related web sites. One of the most widely used career information books.
O*NET ONLINE.
Database maintained by the US Department of Labor offers information on over 950 occupations and connects to other on-line career information resources.
WORKFORCE INFORMATION
Labor Market Information describes employment, unemployment and the economic environment where workers and jobs come together in Pennsylvania. Current local economic picture by metropolitan statistical areas, counties, and small labor market areas.
VOCATIONAL INFORMATIONCENTER
Resources to explore careers in trade and technical jobs.
PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINKS
Previously known as the JobCenters or Employment Offices, their services are online. Job search, resume creation, post secondary school information, labor market information, and career resources.
JOB STAR CENTRAL
Guide for specific careers. Exceptionally easy to use with excellent information on training or education needed, earnings and environment for an array of careers. Pinpoints what’s hot and what’s not.
AMERICA’S CAREER INFONET
Information of employment outlook, earnings, trends and fastest growing occupations, plus training required for specific occupations; state demographics and a career resource library to assess skills & interests.
INTERNET CAREER CONNECTION
First & oldest online career guidance service. Interest inventory, career advice, career coaches & mentors. Links to numerous career & employment websites.
NATIONAL BUSINESS & DISABILITY COUNCIL
Counseling, training, placement services for people with disabilities.
MONSTER.COM ONLINE CAREER CENTER
On the top index, click on “ CareerCenter”. You can search for information on job titles, career advice, career change, self assessments, articles on working from home, etc.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCE
One of the most comprehensive lists of information on vocational education.
CAREER ONE STOP
Nation’s publicly funded resource for career exploration and job search.
DO-IT CAREERS
Information and resources to help plan your career.
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORKhtml://jan.wvu.edu/
Free consulting service with information regarding job accommodations and the ADA.
PENNSYLVANIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Links of community colleges and links to each. Academic programs, directories.
STUDENTS.GOV
Students gateway to U.S. government services with info to plan & pay for your education.
MYFUTURE.COM
The “ BeyondHigh School” section gives you information on vocational education, apprenticeships, military etc. while their “ Career Tool Box” has a work interest quiz and a personalitytest.
STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Offiical site for state jobs. Information on summary of civil service examinations that are open for testing, announcements ( descriptions) for specific jobs, etc.
U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Official site for federal jobs. Federal pay schedule; sort jobs by experience, salary & location. Current openings, general info, veterans’ preference information, on-line applications.