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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Results of 'Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge'

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the results of its Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge. Recommendations have been tallied, and the top-rated sites in categories including general job boards, niche tools, career tools, career exploration tools and Web 2.0 (social networking) are now available.

CareerOneStop

Provides links to state job banks, salary and benefits information, education and training opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and interviewing.

Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration (ETA)

Information on training and placement of workers through employment services, tax credits and other hiring incentives and grants available from ETA.

Employment & Training Resources
U.S. Department of Labor Web page provides links to various employment and training resources.
ExceptionalNurse.com
Non-profit resource network for nurses and nursing students with disabilities, and those who are considering going into the nursing field.
Find a Job in Your State

This resource map from Choose Work has information about work incentives programs, employment networks, vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and other contacts in your state that can help you find and keep a job. Career One Stop also has information about job banks in every state.

Get Experience and Credentials
Links to resources and programs to help individuals find certification, training and education services.
International Training, Internships, Recruitment & Volunteer Opportunities
Links to a variety of international training, employment and volunteer opportunities from the Independent Living Institute Web site.
Job Training Providers
State by state listing of U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act (WIA) job training providers.
Quality Indicators in Supported Employment
Describes 10 core indicators of the quality of supported employment programs. Useful information for job seekers to help them determine the quality of job training programs.
State Developmental Disability Agencies
Links to state developmental disability agencies which fund and provide employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation.
State Vocational Rehabilitation & Independent Living Programs Information Guide
The Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) uses this guide to assist it in understanding how vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs operate within a state. The guide addresses key program areas and its content is presented in the form of questions. This link opens a PDF document.
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
State by state listing of the agencies that coordinate and provide counseling, evaluation and job placement services for people with disabilities.
Supported Employment Handbook: A Customer-Driven Approach for Persons with Significant Disabilities
Training manual assists supported employment customers, service providers and employers in the implementation of supported employment programs.
Training & Technical Assistance for Providers
Training resources and online information related to customized employment strategies for use by providers of job training services for individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee on Employment, Safety & Training
The Subcommittee's mission is to ensure employees have the tools and training necessary to succeed in the workplace.
Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices

Links to state divisions and services that assist individuals with disabilities in securing gainful employment.

Youth with Disabilities Entering the Workplace through Apprenticeship

Provides information on registered apprenticeship and how it can be used to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The intended audiences for this tool kit are service providers that work with young people, including young people with disabilities. For more information read the background document Improving Transition Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities by Increasing Access to Apprenticeship Opportunities.

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