College Search
Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings. UnlikeU.S. News and World Report and similar guides, this one asks not what colleges can do for you, but what colleges are doing for the country.
Online Schools Guidebook: Learning Online For K-12 & College Students - the current state of online education, an in-depth look at the benefits and experience of an online education; choosing an online school or program; the methods, technologies and resources employed by schools in program and course delivery; online learning and students with disabilities; tips for student success.
Homeless Youth and Higher Education - The guide below highlights challenges commonly faced and provides information on resources for those trying to earn a degree while battling homelessness.
Living without a Home: A Resource Guide for Homeless Students
First Generation Student.com - This site is full of info for first-generation college students – kids who will be the first in their families to go to college. You’ve got a lot of questions about how to pay for college, where to apply, or what you need to do right now!
Downloads for First Generation Students - College Planning: Some great PDF's and checklists for 9-12th grade students, in Spanish and English.
Common Application Form
The Common Application is the recommended form of 241 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. Here is a list of Colleges that accept the Common Application form.
College Board Online Home Page
The main page of the College Board, providing information on college searching, financial aid, test prep and more.
Oregon University System
Links to colleges, universities and community colleges in the Portland area and throughout Oregon.
A List of U.S. Universities
Links to nearly every college that has a web page.
Peterson's Education Center
A guide to searching for, applying to and financing college.
Think College
A site by the U.S Department of Education on the importance of going to college.
"Career" Colleges and Trade Programs
A list of local Portland colleges designed to prepare students quickly for a career or trade.
Great Career Links
Date Science and Related Career Directory:
https://www.discoverdatascience.org/career-information/
Computer Science Online: Educational Resources, Degrees, and Career Tracks
http://www.computerscienceonline.org/
The promotion of Women in computer science:
http://www.computerscienceonline.org/cs-programs-for-women/
The learning of computer science and coding at a young age. See the "Coding before College" guide: http://www.computerscienceonline.org/cs-programs-before-college/
Discussion on the advantages of a masters degree in computer science:
http://www.computerscienceonline.org/degree-programs/masters/
Nursing Specialties Guide - We have created a list of the most popular nursing specialties, including the type of work each entails, granting new nursing students and graduates a closer look into the diverse field of nursing care.
Interview Tools: Career Aptitude Tests and Assessments: Interest, Aptitude/Skill, and Personality Tests.
Science Jobs.com Within www.science-jobs-search.com you can access science jobs, life science jobs, biotech jobs, medical research jobs, clinical research jobs, scientist jobs listing.
PSU Career Center Extensive links useful in finding a job or deciding on a career.
Oregon Career Information System (OCIS) Career info system used by schools in Oregon
Online Career Center Features worldwide job information, updates on job fairs and career opportunities. (Monster.com)
CareerMagazine: Career-Related Links job openings, resume banks, diversity.
Teenager's Guide to the Real World Online is an informative site that includes career and college links.
Mapping Your Future This site has a ton of planning information.
The Career Key A free public service to help people make sound career decisions
Career Builder Online Job Fairs, The Career Network, International Gateway, Career Resource Center & college Connection.
Hispanic Career Center a site devoted exclusively to promoting Hispanic careers and education.
Society of Women Engineers
A Complete Guide to LPN Programs and Careers
Microsoft Job Announcements jobs in the firm in various capacities.
AT&T Job Station Student Resources: discounts, customized job/internship announcements.
Complete High School Guide to Finding a Career
Career Resource Center jobs posted now!!
Careerpath claims to have the Web's largest number of current job listings
College Board Online Career Search Students can learn about various aspects of careers, including nature of work, working conditions, training and earnings.
My Future.com is a site for non-college careers including the military and vocational careers.
Online Doctorates: Discover the 100% Online Doctorate Programs for 2018
JobStar This site offers career guides divided by subject area.
Biotechnology The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has a site with definition of positions related to biotechnology.
National Academy of Science has published a book on careers in science and engineering.
America's Job Bank A helpful job-listing resource for both employers and job-seekers nationwide.
Employment Security's WORK Page Washington On-Line-Reemployment kiosk
Seattle Times Classified Ads Regular Classified section of this prestigious newspaper.
Paralegal Associations Legal resources, Networking, Products & Services, etc.
Computers/Information Technology The Computer World site has a career section with information about careers in IT, including sample job description, workplace condition, training, and job outlook.
Women in STEM:
https://www.discoverdatascience.org/resources/guide-for-women-in-stem/
Careers with Numbers:
https://www.discoverdatascience.org/resources/exploring-a-career-with-numbers/
Data Science Graduate Certificate's:
https://www.discoverdatascience.org/programs/data-science-certification/