DPL Career and Job Resources

puzzle Where can I get the training I need?
Once you have picked an occupation, you may need some additional training and education. Use these resources to locate schools and other organizations that provide the necessary education and training.

American Trade Schools Directory
(Ref 373.246 AMERICAN T)
A loose-leaf directory of trade, technical, and vocational schools in the United States.

COIC Job Seeker Resources
COIC helps job seekers of all ages and experience with a variety of job-seeking services, including education and training. Most services are available at no cost, although some eligibility requirements may apply.
 
This six-volume set is a guide to colleges and universities in the United States including distance learning programs. Use this resource to locate schools by degrees offered.

Degree.net
Provides information on degree-granting institutions worldwide with an emphasis on distance learning.
 
Learning Express Library
Access a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help you succeed on the academic or licensing tests you need to pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Mango Languages
Practice or brush up on a second language. Mango's unique language teaching method quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Your instructor will take you through every step of the process!

Office of Vocational and Adult Education - U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html)
Offers information on vocational education including links to grants and programs.
 
Peterson's 2-and 4-Year College Guides
(Ref 378.3 PETERSON'S)
One of the most recognized resources for college information.  See their web site at http://www.petersons.com.

Peterson's Vocational and Technical Schools
(Ref 374 PETERSON'S)
Profiles of nearly 5,000 U.S. schools that offer post-secondary awards, certificates or diplomas requiring less than two years of study.

Rising Star Internships (http://www.rsinternships.com/rshome.htm)
Search for internships in over 75 different job categories.
 
Vault Guide to Top Internships
(331.2592 VAULT)
This Vault guide provides detailed information on the internship programs at over 750 companies nationwide, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and governmental institutions. Each program profile includes information vital for prospective interns.

 
 
Online Typing Resources
 
GoodTyping.com (http://www.goodtyping.com)
27 guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning. Free registration, but you will need an email address to register on this site.
 
PowerTyping (http://www.powertyping.com/#pt)
If used at home, the website will use cookies to keep track of your progress.  Be sure to choose the QWERTY lessons!
 
Sense-Lang.org (http://sense-lang.org/typing)
Online free touch typing program, keyboard tutor, and free typing games.

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