Below are direct links to the Greatest Hits on the Web sections
inside the Life After High School Guide.

Note: In the next week, we will be updating the page numbers and links to match the current Life After High School guide. Until then, please be aware that the links below do not match the pages in the current guide.

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www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS – The General Educational Development Testing Service Web site provides information about the test, how to take the test, and how to use test results for college applications.

www.act.org/aap – The American College Testing Web site includes registration information, test prep tips, sample questions and score information.

www.californiacolleges.edu – The California College Requirements- UC, State, Community, and Independent Web site provides a summary of the requirements for all types of colleges and extensive resources on planning for college.

www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ae/is – Adult Education Students Succeed- This Web site provides information on adult schools and programs and the California Adult Education Students Succeed project.

www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/ – The California High School Exit Exam Web site gives information about the content of the exam and requirements for passing as a requirement for obtaining your high school diploma.

www.chspe.net/ – The California High School Proficiency Exam Web site describes the exam and specific test sections as well as eligibility requirements and options after passing the test.

www.collegeboard.com/testing – The College Board Tests Web site provides test information and links to register online for the SAT I, SAT II Subject Tests, and the PSAT/NMSQT.

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www.advisorteam.com/temperament_sorter/register.asp?partid – The Keirsey Temperament
Sorter II is a 70-question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type. Using the four Keirsey Temperament theory groups (Artisans, Guardians, Rationals, and Idealists), the instrument provides insight into one’s own personality and others around them to use in selecting a career or choosing a work environment.

www.careerkey.org/index.asp – The Career Key site provides help with career choices—career changes, career planning, job skills and choosing a college major or educational program. It is based on the science and practice of career counseling. The Career Key test measures your skills, abilities, values, and interests using the six Holland personality types. You will be able to explore jobs that match your personality, salaries, employment outlook, and education/training. (10 minutes $7.97)

www.cacareerzone.org/index.html – The California Career Zone is an interactive Web site designed with students in mind. It provides self assessment instruments, 15 industry sectors with 900 occupations and 300 career videos, a reality check section for financial calculations, a search option for finding your favorite career, and a variety of additional resources.

http://online.onetcenter.org – Occupational Information Network (O*NET), developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers occupational information and an exploration system consisting of a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. The O*NET Career Exploration Tools section includes the O*Net Ability Profiler, Interest Profiler, Work Importance Locator, and Work Importance Profiler (http://www.onetcenter.org/tools.html).

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http://get2work.borderlink.org/page.php?book=yp – An excellent site for information
about putting together your personal portfolio.

http://jobstar.org/hidden/index.php – Job Star Central, a public library site, features the hidden job market of networking, help with resumes and cover letters.

www.susanireland.com/eresumeguide/eresume/index.html – Electronic Resume Guide
shows how to format resumes for email, electronic resume, posting online, and resume scanning.

www.worksmart.ca.gov/tips_resume.html – WorkSmart provides labor market information, tips for success, including the application, interview, and resume. Also available in Spanish.

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Employee Rights

www.calbar.ca.gov – The State Bar of California Web site is the location for downloading the pamphlet When You Become 18, A Survival Guide for Teenager.

www.youngworkers.org – Young Workers’ Health and Safety Web site contains the basics about young worker health and safety for both teens and parents and has a downloadable fact sheet “Are You A Working Teen” in both English and Spanish.

Employment and Volunteer Work Information

www.careerbuilder.com/ – An opportunity for you to post your resume and links to other job search tools are found on this Web site.

www.coolworks.com/ – Cool Works connects you information about thousands of summer jobs and seasonal jobs in cool places.

www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddy.htm – This EDD Web site offers a variety of programs and services especially designed for youth to help them find jobs.

http://jobstar.org/jobstar.php – JobStar provides local job openings, career assistance and information for San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas.

http://youngbiz.com/ – YoungBiz is a youth-oriented Web site with information on getting to work and on the job.

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www.cccco.edu/divisions/ss/disabled/dsps.htm – California Community Colleges Disabled Students Program and Services- Support services on college campuses, educational accommodations and specialized instruction for students with disabilities are found on this site.

www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/fp/ – California Department of Education – Family Involvement & Partnerships – This page highlights the topics and links from other sections of the CDE web site, which are of particular interest and will provide information, resources and support to parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities.

www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/wrkabltyI.asp – Workability I – A California Transition Program – This Web site links viewers to information for pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training.

www.dds.ca.gov – Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Resources, including a directory of California Regional Centers, for services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities are found on this site.

www.disabilityinfo.gov – Disability Information – The online connection to the federal government’s disability- related information and services.

www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ca.htm – Directory of National Information Sources on Disabilities - California State Resources – This Web site includes state agencies and organizations, disability-specific organizations, parent organizations, and other organizations providing information, referral, or direct services relating to disabilities.

www.ets.org/disability – Educational Testing Service (ETS) – This site provides information concerning accommodations for Students with Disabilities on standardized tests.

www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ – Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – Resources from the California DOR working in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders for services and advocacy for employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities on the Web site.

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www.csac.ca.gov – This is the official California web site outlining the Cal Grant Programs available free of charge to you.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – This web site will help you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It gives directions, deadlines, and discusses Federal student aid programs worth over $33 billion a year.

www.fastweb.com – Fastweb is the largest source of free scholarship assistance. Over 1.3 million scholarships are highlighted worth over $3 billion. It is based on a questionnaire you fill out about yourself.

www.finaid.com – This is the most comprehensive “how to” site for getting financial assistance.

www.maldef.org – This is the official website for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and contains information about AB 540, immigration, citizenship, and voting rights.

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www.campustours.com – This web site provides links to hundreds of U.S. Colleges and Universities offering virtual tours, interactive campus maps, webcams, videos, campus pictures, general information, tuition costs, enrollment statistics, admission requirements, major fields of study, and sports.

www.princetonreview.com – Much information is provided on this site about college searches and evaluation of colleges.

www.usnews.com – This site provides useful information including college rankings, searching for colleges, college majors, and college planning tools.

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www.aiccu.edu – This web site links you to all California independent colleges and universities.

www.assist.org – This interactive site provides course transfer information for students planning to transfer from a California community college to a UC or CSU.

www.cga.edu – This is the official web site for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and outlines all admission requirements.

www.cccco.edu – This is the official web site of the California Community College System. It offers links to all of the California Community Colleges.

www.csumentor.edu – This extensive online site offers assistance to students and their families about the California State University system, including the ability to apply online, and links to all CSU campuses.

www.cvc.edu – The California Virtual Campus offers extensive information about courses and programs that are available online at community college and public and private colleges and universities throughout California.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu – This massive web site offers information regarding admissions, online application, and links to all UC campuses.

/www.usafa.af.mil – This is the official web site for the U.S. Air Force Academy. It outlines all admission requirements.

www.usma.edu – On this site, all admission requirements for the United States Military Academy (West Point) are discussed.

www.usna.edu – This is the official web site of the U.S. Naval Academy which outlines all admission requirements.

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http://jobcorps.doleta.gov – This is the official web site for Job Corps and includes thorough information for students and parents.

www.americorps.org – This site provides detailed information about AmeriCorps programs.

www.bppve.ca.gov – This is the California government web site which regulates private postsecondary and vocational education, provides tips to consumers and publishes a directory of the 1,800 schools which it regulates.

www.calapprenticeship.org – This site provides detailed information about apprenticeship programs in California. Many links to other apprenticeship sites are also provided.

www.carocp.org – This site provides extensive links to ROCP sites throughout California.

www.ccc.ca.gov – This is the official web site for the California Conservation Corps outlining the programs which are available.

www.findagap.com – This site is an online worldwide Gap Year directory.

www.todaysmilitary.com – This is the official web site for careers in the U.S. Military. Numerous links to all military branches are included.