DOL Job Tool Challenge Ideas

Exploring the world of teaching and education. Members get advice from master teachers, check out suggested lesson plans, join a forum to discuss classroom frustrations, search for jobs in the industry... and much more.

Find funding options to pay for education and training. Simulates the FAFSA application process and submits a report. The report includes your estimated expected family contribution and pell grant amounts. The report also provides information about and links to related scholarships, federal grant programs, student loans, state assistance, colleges and training providers, federal tax credits and deductions, federal training... more »

Joblessness is about more than not having a job. It's about understanding job markets, learning new skills, and having the tools to apply and interview successfully. In a tough economy, joblessness can be about a lot of other things too: homelessness, health and family issues, and depression are all areas that should be addressed when identifying useful tools for job-seekers.

The Washington State Library has compiled... more »

Career Coach is a free online career development tool that helps adults explore career options, define career goals, identify education and training resources, and make a step-by-step plan to reach their goals. The tool was created in a partnership between the non-profit organizations Women Employed and One Economy Corporation. Career Coach is hosted on One Economy’s site, the Beehive. Although Career Coach users have... more »

'Illinois workNetTM is a statewide portal aimed at connecting individuals, businesses, and workforce professionals to workforce development resources and tools. Find a wealth of information in one convenient place.

The Workforce Professionals Pathway features:
• Dynamic/Real-Time Content – State and local content managers publish throughout the portal.
• Web Services – Seamless access to third-party databases and tools,... more »

• The PathwayBuilder e-Portal is a first-in-the-nation solution that successfully links K-12 Students, College Students, Job Seekers, Out-of-School Youth and Employers into one, integrated, education and workforce platform. The e-Portal is a tool that can be used as an informational “one-stop” resource. It also serves as a college and career resource center to identify appropriate academic preparation (including an... more »

Created by the late Yana Parker, author of The Damn Good Resume Guide, these fill-in-the-blank workbooks are especially appreciated by job seekers with little or no experience and those with difficult or confusing work histories. The probing questions and fill-in-the-blank format are especially useful for job seekers who need help figuring out what to say on their resumes.

The four workbooks are:
1. Resume Workbook... more »

Cost: Free
Access: No login required

The following YouTube Playlists are each a string of videos by Susan Ireland. Each video runs about one or two minutes. You can watch all the videos or select individual ones to view. You can post them on your website (for free), or you can customize your own playlist of favorites.

Excellent for job seekers, career coaches, career centers, and job search websites.

To date (12-18-09),... more »

Ranked in the top 60,000 sites in the United States by Alexa.com
On New York Public Library's list: Best of the Web: Resumes & Cover Letters
Cost: Free
Access: No login required

Susan Ireland's Resume Site has been offering free help and advice to job seekers of all occupations and levels of employment since 2001. Large, key sections are also available in Spanish.

Susan Ireland's Resume Site focuses on more than... more »

Link to info about all Susan Ireland Tools: http://susanireland.com/products/

>> SUSAN IRELAND'S READY-MADE RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
Software
By Susan Ireland
Licensed / Purchased Product

Free access to review this product until January 30, 2010 or the end of the Challenge, which ever comes first.
Go to: http://www.readymaderesume.com/write/
Username: challenge
Password: hireme

After end of the Challenge:... more »

Helping you achieve career and life success is what we are all about at CareerBookstore.com. Whether it's finding a job, advancing your career, earning a degree, or discovering a new career path, we have the resources to help you succeed. We're America's number one choice for career planning publications for good reason. Inside you will find over 2,000 career and educational resources that include career DVDs, motivational... more »

http://twitter.com/WorkforceCLM

Follow updates of videos on Green Jobs, training, educational opportunities, news and vital job seeker information on the Workforce Connection, representing Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties in Florida.

Workforce Connection is the local, business-led organization that plans and coordinates quality employment and training services for businesses and individual career seekers in Citrus,... more »

www.clmworkforce.com

Follow updates of videos on Green Jobs, training, educational opportunities, news and vital job seeker information from Workforce Connection, representing Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties in Florida.

Workforce Connection is the local, business-led organization that plans and coordinates quality employment and training services for businesses and individual career seekers in Citrus, Levy and Marion... more »

Current Topics - Resume, interview skills, Green Jobs and more!

The Workforce Connection column originally publishes in the Citrus County Chronicle, in Crystal River, Florida, on the topic of helping job seekers and businesses. The column will strive to inform citizens about opportunities for education, training and related resources for careers in a challenging time. Jannet Walsh, Community Relations/Communications... more »

MnEnergyCareers is a career and education information web site focusing on the Energy sector: Renewable Energy, Traditional Utilities, Distribution and Energy Efficient Construction. The site includes comprehensive information on labor market condistions, education opportunities, licensing, certifications, jobs and skill requiremenst and worker profiles. It includes interactive and multimedia features such as videos,... more »