• WOIS.org  Washington Occupational Information System) Washington state job data and outlook. 
  Explore careers,  schools, programs, computer assessments.  See the College & Career Center for the Site Key. 

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Discovery Career Planning System

• 35 Ways to Land a Job Online, 12 Tips for rewriting your Resume, Career-Related Sites

• O*NET - The Occupational Information Network

• Non-Traditional Career & Educational Information

• Life Works:  A Free Career Exploration Web Site

• Database for matching colleges and student interests:  The King Co. Library has a database titled “Testing and Education Reference Center” that looks like it will give you this information. Here is the link: http://www.kcls.org/databases/subject_categories.cfm#education. You will needs to use your library card number to access the database. 

College Information

• College & University Links

• Peterson's college search

• Apprenticeship training Programs

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net College-bound athletes planning on playing at Division 1 and Division 2

• Common Application Online

• Black College Common Application

• WUE (The Western Undergraduate Exchange)

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

• http://www.a2zcolleges.com/

• Freshman Index

Non-College Options

• AFS Intercultural Progams USA  18 Years or Older? Gain an Advantage with AFS! Whether you’re taking time off before or during college, or want to spend time after your high school graduation before considering what your next steps might be, AFS 18+ Programs can be your opportunity of a lifetime.

• AmeriCorps  Full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. Members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service.

• AmeriCorps Vista  (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

• City Year  An "action tank" for national service, City Year seeks to demonstrate, improve and promote the concept of national service as a means for building a stronger democracy.

• Habitat for Humanity  Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

• Peace Corps  Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development, and committing more than 1,000 new Volunteers as a part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.

• Rotary International  Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities designed to improve the human condition and advance the organization's ultimate goal of world understanding and peace.

• USA Freedom Corps  USAFC is charged with building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in America.  USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities.

• YFU USA  Youth For Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's oldest, largest, and most respected international exchange organizations.

Military

• Military Websites   

• Military Visitation Calendar

• This announcement is for all 17 and 18 year old guys out there.  If any of you haven’t already registered with Selective Service, this is the time to do it.  Federal law requires all men living in the U.S. to register within a month of their 18^th birthday.  Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, job training, government jobs and driver’s license renewal in most states. You can get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or register online at www.sss.gov

High School Programs Designed To Save / Financial Aid

•  LWHS Scholarship Page

• College Credit and Careers Network (Tech Prep) – College credit for high school classes Students register online.

• Credit for Work Experience

• NEVAC off campus classes offered to Juniors and Seniors.  Apply online in the Career Center. 

• Running Start At BCC   Get a "Running Start" on your College Education. 

• Advanced Placement Classes (AP)

• FASTWEB.COM  College & Scholarship Search

• Fill out the FAFSA is on line  Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Washington Financial Aid Association

• Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board

• CSS Profile Financial Aid (Private College or University)

Information to Gain Job Experience

• Part time Job Listings from local employers

• CoolWorks  Are you a teenager between the ages of fourteen and seventeen and looking for a fun summer job with adventure? Interested in meeting new people your age? Have a look at what these employers have to offer.

• Working Abroad InterExchange  Working Abroad offers programs throughout the world that allows young people to work, learn, travel and experience daily life in other countries.

• Snagajob.com

• Getajob.com

• Washington State Labor & Industry Teen Workers Information

• JobWeb - Resumes, Interviews, Cover Letters & Tips

• Washington State Labor & Industry Teen Workers Information

• Workforce Explorer Washington  Find Employers Tool!