Education Electronic Resources
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for KidsBen's Guide provides a fun and educational introduction to how the U.S. Government works.
- Condition of Education and other NCES Annual Reports
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An annual report from the National Center for Education Statistics. Reveals developments and trends in education, as well as information about coursework, enrollment, and student achievement for primary through postsecondary education. - Digest of Education Statistics
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Provides a compilation of statistical information covering American education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school. - ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) [U.S. Dept. of Education]
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ERIC is an online digital library of education research and information. Additional information on ERIC is provided through a drop-down link from the tab "Education and Jobs."
- Federal Student AidThe official page for federal student aid programs from the US Department of Education. Includes information about aid programs, aid application, and loan repayment.
- LINCS: Literacy Information and Communication SystemProfessional learning community for adult educators that provides access to resources, professional development, and a connected network of practitioners.
- National Center for Education StatisticsCollects, analyzes, and makes available data related to education in the United States and other nations.
Labor and Employment Electronic Resources
- Americans with Disabilities ActInformation about ADA standards, enforcement, tax incentives, and code certification.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsIncludes statistics and reports on employment and unemployment, price and living conditions, compensation, and productivity.
- Federal Employment FormsThrough the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Includes standard forms, retirement and insurance documents, and federal investigation forms.
- Federal Jobs DigestThe leading U.S. federal employment newspaper, in online form. Allows for easy searching by location or occupation.
- Occupational Employment StatisticsProvides unemployment and wage estimates for approximately 800 occupations.
- Occupational Information Network (O*Net Resource Center)Continually updated information on skill requirements and occupational characteristics.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookCovers hundreds of jobs, providing information on: training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.
- Standard Occupational Classification DocumentsData is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.
- USA JobsThe Federal government's official job list.
Agencies and Departments Involved in Education and Jobs
- Department of EducationOfficial site. Includes information sections specifically for parents, teachers, students, and administrators; as well as facts on financial aid, grants and contracts, programs, policy and research.
- Department of LaborOfficial website. Provides links to all its agencies, workforce and workplace information, and labor statistics.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Official website of the agency responsible for the enforcement of safety and health information. Includes information about laws and regulations, compliance assistance, and establishment inspections.