Texas CARES Links

AchieveTexas is a system designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices.

Adventures in Education offers information and services to help you finance your education, select a school, and plan a career. Also features reference sheets that can help you learn more about a particular school and its use of student aid programs.

The AeA's On-line Job and Internship Bank alows you to search for opportunities in high-tech industries.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Alamo region. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

America's Career InfoNet is a source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions.

America’s Job Bank links state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers active job opportunities and to provide employers an easily accessible pool of candidates.

America's Learning eXchange (ALX) is an electronic marketplace where individuals and companies can find appropriate training and education resources.

America's One-Stop Career Center System connects employment, education, and training services into a coherent network of resources at the local, state, and national level.

The Service Locator contains information on service providers that are relevant to employment and training. Here you will find information on services ranging from One-Stop Career Centers to child care providers and transportation services.

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) works with entities that represent the public and private sectors to promote the goals of community colleges and higher education.

The mission of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is to be a leading national and international advocate of quality postsecondary construction education.

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)’s Education & Workforce Development division is designed to enhance workforce recruitement, education and training efforts in the construction industry.

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture site includes information for persons who may be interested in studying architecture.

"What Do You Like?" is the theme of this colorful occupational exploration site which features selected information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook in an age-appropriate format.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides statistics on the labor force and the economy.

The official site for information about the sixteen Career Clusters. Also features links to related sites for each Cluster.

Career Resource Center is an extensive index of career related web sites.

Career Voyages provides career option exploration and information on high growth jobs.

CareerJournal.com from The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition includes occupational salaries and profiles as well as advice on job hunting, succeeding at work, starting a business, and more.

CareerOneStop is an integrated suite of national web sites that help businesses, job seekers, students, and workforce professionals find employment and career resources.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for Central Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

This Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services site provides important information about child care and can help you find licensed or registered child care providers by ZIP code.

College, financial aid, scholarship and testing information and links for students, parents, counselors, faculty, and admissions, enrollment and financial aid staff.

Tech Prep programs combine secondary and post-secondary programs that lead to an Associate degree or two-year Certificate; provide technical preparation; provide competence in mathematics, science and communications; and lead to placement in employment.

College for All Texans offers everything you need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that’s best for you.

America's colleges and universities have prepared this site to guide you to the books, websites, and other resources that admissions and financial aid professionals consider most helpful.

The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) site includes student resources and licensure information.

Get information about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, and apply on-line through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Information on Federal assistance for dislocated workers, their former and future employers, and the workforce development community.

Provides both answers to current and emerging questions about the Workforce Investment Act, and a work space where anyone with an interest in workforce development can pose questions, participate in discussion, and gather information.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for East Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Education That Works is a non-profit corporation that gives children a head-start on their future by investing in educational initiatives that prepare them for the real world. Materials for students, parents, educators and employers.

Featured Careers offers profiles of high-demand occupations in Texas, within the Career Clusters. The profiles consist of fun and informal interviews with Texans currently in these occupations with descriptions of their jobs, what they like and dislike about them and much more.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) makes hundreds of Internet-based education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government easier to find.

The information provided here is designed to assist you in your college planning. It provides you with access to and information about the products and services that you will need throughout the financial aid process.

A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools. Find scholarships, loans, grants and more.

Students can tackle financial questions like professionals in this fast-paced, quiz-style game. Two teams compete by answering finance-themed questions to earn yardage and score touchdowns.

The goal of the Texas Information and Referral Network is to provide seamless access to timely, accurate, and relevant health and human services information.

Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door to the federal aid process. Every step you can take gets you closer to achieving your education goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end.

Teachers, parents, administrators can search or browse The Gateway and find high quality educational materials, including lesson plans, activities, and projects from Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) Consortium member sites.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Heart of Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Hot Careers in Texas. Employers and Job Seekers Get Connected! This Texas Workforce Commission website has information about Teaching, Nursing, and Information Technology.

College Opportunities On-Line is a way of finding out about a specific college or set of colleges, if you have some in mind. If you are not sure what colleges might be of interest, this site has the tools to help you search for a college.

The ITSC is dedicated to advancing the appropriate application of information technology to provide more accurate, efficient, cost effective, and timely service for unemployment insurance customers.

The International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry provides opportunities to labor union members including comprehensive training programs for journeymen and apprentices.

The Iron Workers District Council for the State of Texas site includes information on the Texas Iron Workers Apprentice Program.

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24.

JobWeb offers links to career- and job-related sites.

The Labor Market Information (LMI) Training Institute is a comprehensive national LMI training program whose mission is to provide training to LMI professionals and users across the United States, and to foster communication within the LMI field.

The Texas Workforce Commission/Labor Market and Career Information (formerly Career Development Resources) site features information about LMCI and its projects and products.

LiteracyLink offers information about literacy and links to GED and Literacy sites.

Mapping Your Future is designed to provide students and families with information about college, career, and financial aid choices. Includes info on planning your career, selecting a school and paying for school.

When you buy a car, follow a recipe, or decorate your home, you're using math principles. This site helps you explore how math can help you in your daily life.

MCAA's Careers website is where you'll find the latest news about MCAA's Career Development Initiative.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Middle Rio Grande. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Monster TRAK offers how-to's and other useful information on cover letters, resumes, interviewing and other job search topics, and features an on-line resume maker.

MyMajors.com can provide useful advice on college and university majors that a high school senior or first year college student with your interests and achievements might do well in.

The NRICH project aims to establish a permanent center for curriculum enrichment to provide mathematical learning support for children of all ages. This site provides Internet magazines for school students with an emphasis on mathematical activity.

The National Association of Women in Construction site offers information on education programs and scholarships.

Simple prepared maps that you can print at home, at school, or in the office.

This site is your on-line and up-to-date source for education data for your state and the nation regarding the National Education Goals.

The NIFL assists in addressing urgent national priorities -- upgrading the workforce, reducing welfare dependency, raising the standard of living, and creating safer communities.

A joint apprenticeship and training program of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

From the National O*NET Consortium home page you can learn more about the O*NET database and O*NET projects and activities.

The National Work Readiness Credential is a certification of work readiness for entry-level work as defined by employers.

At Nellie Mae you can pre-qualify or apply for a student loan, and check your loan status. Other features allow you to learn more abut the financial aid process and debt management.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for North Central Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for North East Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

From the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) home page you can learn more about the O*NET database and O*NET projects and activities.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides essential information about prospective changes in the world of work and the qualifications that will be needed by tomorrow's workers.

The Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer & Labor Services (ATELS) is a consolidation of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the new responsibilities of the employer and labor liaison.

Information about OVAE programs, grants, and events in the fields of Adult and Vocational Education; School-to-Work; and more.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Panhandle. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Permian Basin. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

"The Education Supersite" includes information about colleges, programs, test preparation, financial planning, job hunting and jobs.

PEPNet is a nationwide network of youth employment/development initiatives that are recognized by PEPNet for high standards of effectiveness; committed to continuous improvement; and dedicated to sharing information about effective practice.

The Reality Check on-line budget calculator is designed to help students make a connection between lifestyle costs and the world of work. The exercise is an eye-opener and a great place to begin the career exploration process.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Rural Capital Area. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

SOCRATES is a tool to assist local Texas planners perform a regional labor market analysis, following the planning guidelines for targeted industries and occupations issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.

At Sallie Mae you can apply for a student loan, and check your loan status. Check out Financial Aid 101 and the Online Scholarship search.

The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) findings and recommendations continue to be a valuable source of information for individuals and organizations involved in education and workforce development.

Information about a national program that recruits, trains and offers job placement services to economically disadvantaged individuals aged fifty-five and older.

The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association represents 150,000 skilled craftspersons in the unionized sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada.

The SMACNA is an international trade association for Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors. This site offers distance learning in relevant topics.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for South East Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for South Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Students.gov is designed as a student gateway to the Federal government. Online information and transactional services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

TRACER provides detailed labor market information and search capabilities on occupations, industries, demographics and employers for statewide Texas, Local Workforce Board regions and other substate areas of Texas.

The Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) was formed in 1989 to bring business and education leaders together in a long-term effort to improve the performance of the Texas public school system.

The Texas Common Application can be used by U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply for undergraduate admission to any public university in Texas.

The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services helps people with disabilities put their abilities to work.

The Texas Education Agency site provides educational information on Texas schools, programs, performance, assessments, finance and more.

TEEX offers technical and vocational workforce training, manufacturing and technical assistance and technology transfer services.

Information for students, parents, counselors, researchers and other interested persons including financial aid, the common application and links to Texas colleges and universities.

Texas Scholars is a community-driven effort involving individuals from education and business, along with local volunteer organizations. It helps students and parents understand that good, well-paying jobs go to those who have prepared themselves.

The Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, in cooperation with a network of affiliates, functions as a focal point for the distribution of Census information and population estimates and projections for Texas.

The Texas Work Prep Learning Managment System's (LMS) goal is to help job seekers find and keep a job.

The Texas Workforce Commission offers services and information for employers and job seekers including on-line access to the Governor's Job Bank and Job Quest.

This site offers information about selecting and paying for college, including multimedia campus tours, scholarship and grant information, and an online application process.

The Real Game Series is a set of six evolutionary, world-class programs designed to bring real life to the classroom. This dynamic series offers progressive, adaptable, and interactive career exploration programs to today's youth and adults.

The Riley Guide offers information on employment opportunities, job resources and resume preparation on the Internet.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Gulf Coast. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Today's Military offers ongoing education and training opportunities for everyone. Explore the occupational groups to find out how military occupations easily become careers.

The U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration - Dallas Regional Office's home site provides information on its programs, as well as links to labor market information for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Information about initiatives to assure that all children are technologically literate by the dawn of the 21st century and equipped with the skills essential for enhancing learning and improving productivity and performance.

ETA's mission is to contribute to the more efficient and effective functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment, and labor market information primarily through State and local workforce development systems.

When you need information from the U.S. Government on any topic and you don't know how to find it, you can always start at USA.Gov (formerly FirstGov). You don't have to know what department or agency you need.

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), prohibits discrimination against persons because of their service in the Armed Forces Reserve, the National Guard, or other uniformed services.

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada offers a variety of training programs.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for the Upper Rio Grande. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

Information on Federal job preferences for Veterans from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Services for Veterans includes information on programs and services as well as laws and regulations.

This is the workforce contact (Workforce Development Board) for West Central Texas. Check here for regional job search assistance and other related local services.

This guide is intended to show you which universities are making sure their students learn what they need to know.

The Women's Bureau site provides statistics, links and information on programs, services and resources for women in the workforce.

WorkInTexas.com is Texas' most comprehensive online job resource.