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Trade Schools
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Autism Society of America (ASA) 
 The official ASA Web site provides a description of the disorder, its causes, diagnosis, and definitions of relevant terms. Features a section to help families cope with raising autistic children; and links to ASA chapters, related support and advocacy groups, educational and vocational rehabilition programs, and other organizations and resources. http://www.autism-society.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Education, Mental Conditions Last updated Oct 9, 2005 Central Asia Institute
The Central Asia Institute promotes "literacy, women's vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community initiated education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia." The organization has developed schools (many focusing on educational opportunities for girls), established vocational centers and scholarships for women, and collaborated with local communities on other initiatives. Links to news articles provide a history of the organization and its founder, Greg Mortenson. http://www.ikat.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Education, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 8, 2009 Department of Veterans Affairs
This site guides veterans to extensive information about benefits and services, such as burial and memorial (including order forms for headstones), health, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loans, insurance, education, and the appeals process. Includes forms and applications, directories of offices and national cemeteries, relevant legislation, FAQs, and e-mail contacts. Some documents also available in Spanish. http://www.va.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Education, Jobs & Work, Military Last updated Aug 23, 2002 The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed
This website allows students ages 11-15 to explore various careers in the arts, music, sports, science, technology, medicine, and engineering suited to their personal interests. It includes quizzes to focus on aptitudes, games and puzzles to provide a glimpse of the jobs, and information about necessary education, typical salaries, and the nature of the work. From the Educational Development Center. http://www.thefunworks.org/ Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Mysteries and More Last updated Aug 16, 2005 International Center on Disability Information (ICDI): Disability Tables
State and national statistics on the disabled population in the United States. Also includes data tables on the incidence of disease and handicapped status from selected other countries and regions. Tables are maintained by ICDI, College of Human Resources and Education, West Virginia University. http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/disability/tables.html#datatables Topics: Disabilities, Education, Statistics Last updated Nov 26, 2004 Job Shadowing
Nationwide program that provides students with "an up-close look at the world of work" by matching them with workplace mentors. Provides materials for employers, educators, and students; a newsletter and news updates; job shadowing statistics; and details of state and national Job Shadow Day activities. A coordinated effort of America's Promise, Junior Achievement, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.jobshadow.org/ Topics: Education, Holidays and Observances Individually, Jobs & Work Last updated May 18, 2004 Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
The website for this U.S. Department of Education office provides "information, research, and resources to help prepare people for postsecondary education, successful careers, and productive lives." Find reports, speeches and presentations, statistics, details about grants and legislation, news, and topic pages for high school, community college, rural education, adult education and literacy, and career and technical education. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/ Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
A database of thousands of programs, each of which is accredited by a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education." Searchable by name, accrediting agency, institutional or geographic region, location, type of institution, and number of students. From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Feb 9, 2005 RWM Vocational School Database
A directory of private, post-secondary, vocational schools in the U.S. "Included are private schools that offer certificates, diplomas, associate (junior college) degrees, and bachelor (college) degrees in various Business, Trade and Technical disciplines," and online programs. From a provider of technical training. http://www.rwm.org/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education Last updated Feb 17, 2007 ShawGuides
A "database of more than 5,300 career and recreational cooking schools, wine courses, golf & tennis schools & camps, high performance programs, writers conferences, photography, film & video workshops & schools, art & craft workshops, language vacations, cultural travel programs, and artists' and writers' residencies & retreats." The site notes that information for the guides "has been obtained from the listed program sponsors and is subject to change." Searchable. http://www.shawguides.com/ Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Jobs & Work, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Sports, Wine Last updated Mar 17, 2005 |
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