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Youth
 Websites presented in alphabetical order California Conservation Corps (CCC) 
 Site of "a workforce development program that offers young men and women [18-25 years old] the chance to serve their state and become employable citizens through life skills training and hard work in environmental conservation, fire protection, and emergency response." Contains information about the training necessary for the backcountry program and emergency services work as well as job application information. http://www.ccc.ca.gov/ Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 1, 2006 Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey
"Comprehensive body of data on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and persons not in the labor force" taken from a monthly household survey. Includes how unemployment is measured; definitions of labor force concepts; usual weekly earnings of wage and salary workers; college enrollment and work activity of high school graduates; summer employment and unemployment among youth; union members; flexible and shift schedules. From the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/cps/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Statistics Last updated Sep 17, 2002 Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
The Clerc Center, located at Gallaudet University, aims "to improve the quality of education for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth from birth through age 21." The Center operates demonstration schools and outreach services focused on three priority areas: literacy, family involvement, and transition to postsecondary education and employment. Site includes bibliographies, brochures, discussion groups, and other resources related to these priorities. http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ Topics: Disabilities, Jobs & Work, Senior Health Last updated Apr 15, 2003 National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC)
This is a portal to news, information, and services, including grant and legal notices, "academic research, program startup, assessment and evaluation, or anything else regarding service-learning." The database of existing programs includes filters for higher education, K-12, community-based, and tribal grantees. In NSLC Library , search for online documents, fact sheets, bibliographies, and periodical articles. Of special interest to educators and advocates are the syllabi, links, funding sources, and other features under Resources and Tools . http://www.servicelearning.org/ Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 14, 2002 Report on the Youth Labor Force
This 2000 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics "provides a detailed, overall look at youth labor in the United States, including regulations on child labor, current work experience of youth and how it has changed over time, and the outcomes of this experience." Includes background on the history of child labor in the United States, current Federal and State regulations covering child labor, and occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. In Adobe Acrobat PDF by chapter and as a complete report. http://www.bls.gov/opub/rylf/rylfhome.htm Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor Last updated Oct 1, 2002 Teen Workers
This site provides "teen worker safety and health information," as well as facts about teenager rights and responsibilities while working. Includes focus areas for restaurant and agriculture workers and sections for employers, parents, teenagers, and educators. Provides an overview of potential hazards and links to related resources, including materials in Spanish. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Law by Subject Last updated Jan 21, 2004 |
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