Career/Colleges
Illinois : Colleges & Universities – links to colleges & universities in Illinois, along with helpful links for financial aid, scholarship information, and more
CollegeBoard – popular guide to colleges and universities
Peterson’s – popular guide to colleges and universities
Occupational Outlook Handbook – profiles all kinds of jobs, with data on job outlook, typical earnings and educational requirements.
FAFSA on the web – federal student aid for college
SummerJobs.com – earn some extra cash!
MyFuture.com – military careers
AmeriCorps – (volunteering)
Today’s job market is tougher than ever and a high school diploma or its equivalency is critical for finding a job that has a future.
The GED (General Educational Development) tests are designed for individuals who have not completed their high school education and want to earn a High School Equivalency Certificate: GED Illinois Testing (Illinois Community College Board)