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Adult Education Subject Guide

The following is a list of resources available from the Chelmsford Library and the MVLC, as well as links to the websites of area resources.


Books


...at Chelmsford Public Library ...in the MVLC
Electronic Resources


...Databases at the Chelmsford Library
Career Guidance
    Access: [ In Library ] [ At Home: ]
Profiles more than 2,000 of today's most exciting jobs in more than 90 industries. Contains in-depth job descriptions complete with job-specific resource listings, detailed industry descriptions, career resources, career preparation information (including scholarships, academic programs, and non-academic programs), and web resources.

College Source
    Access: [ In Library ] [ At Home: ]
A virtual library with 25,916 college catalogs in full cover-to-cover, original page format representing 2-year, 4-year, graduate, professional and international schools.

Learning Express Library
    Access: [ New User ] [ Returning User ] -- How to Use
Practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on academic or licensing tests. Includes SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, Military, Civil Service, School Skills, TOEFL, Citizenship, Job & Career Skills, and more.

...Websites
General Education Websites
  • U.S. Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov - Federal government website promoting educational excellence for all Americans.
  • Student Gateway to the U.S. Government - http://www.students.gov - Comprehensive information portal providing answers on education, career, government and more.
  • FAFSA - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov - U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website.
  • Mass Dept. of Education/Adult Education - http://www.doe.mass.edu/FamComm/f_adulted.html - Resources for Massachusetts residents concerning basic education for adults, including learning services, family literacy, and GED resources.
  • Massachusetts Community Colleges - http://www.masscc.org/student_conted.asp - Information from the Massachusetts Community Colleges on Continuing Education, Professional Development, and Lifelong Learning.
  • Mass Dept. of Workforce Development, Div. of Apprentice Training - http://www.mass.gov/dat - State agency responsible for promoting, developing and servicing registered apprenticeship programs by making available new opportunities and training for workers, job seekers and employers.
  • Mass Dept. of Workforce Development, Services for Workers - http://www.detma.org/wshome.htm - Information and services for Massachusetts employers and job seekers, including Unemployment Insurance, Career Centers, Job Search Services, Education/Training, Labor Laws, and more.
  • American Association for Adult & Continuing Education - http://www.aaace.org - National adult education organization dedicated to being the leading source in the field of adult learning.
  • The Cambridge Center for Adult Education - http://www.ccae.org - A non-profit organization that has offered quality education for people who want to explore new educational areas and develop their abilities.
Career Development Websites
  • Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) - http://masscis.intocareers.org - Free to all MA residents, this resource includes occupation descriptions, programs of study and financial aid links, personal interests/values assessment tools, job search tips, and a resume builder tool (to create a resume in PDF format).
  • Career One Stop - http://www.careeronestop.org - America’s Career InfoNet and America’s Job Bank, employment and career resources from a federal-state grant funded partnership.
  • O*NET OnLine (Occupational Information Network) - http://online.onetcenter.org - Breaks occupations down into basic skill sets, including salary information by state. Excellent for career changers or resume-building.
  • Career Voyages - http://www.careervoyages.gov - Information on growing/emerging industries geared towards students and career changers, with links to education and training options, customizable by state.
  • Job Star Central - http://www.jobstar.org - A California-based library initiative with lots of useful information: resumes, job search strategies, online career tests and more. Includes link to Career Journal, provided by the Wall Street Journal, for job searching beyond California.
Job Search Websites
  • Indeed - http://www.indeed.com
    Simply Hired - http://www.simplyhired.com - Job search engines that search listings from numerous sources, including Monster.com, newspaper listings, etc.
  • Monster.com - http://www.monster.com - Search for jobs nationwide and post your resume too.
  • Boston Works - http://bostonworks.boston.com - Search for jobs in the Boston Globe classifieds, post your resume, and learn about area networking events.
  • DET Works - http://www.detma.org - Search the Massachusetts Job Bank from the Massachusetts Department of Employment & Training. Find information on Unemployment Insurance.
  • Mass. Human Resources Division - http://www.state.ma.us/hrd/employment/commonwealth_emp_opportunities.htm - Lists openings in Massachusetts State Government and lists Civil Service vacancies in Massachusetts cities and towns. Includes links to Civil Service information.
  • USA Jobs - http://www.usajobs.opm.gov - Search for Federal Government jobs & Education and Training Opportunities at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management web site.
  • JobFind - http://www.jobfind.com - Job listings from local newspapers (companion site to townonline.com). Click on "basic job search" for search options, and also includes an events section.

Videorecordings

Educating Rita, produced and directed by Lewis Gilbert, c[2005] Young working-class Rita desperately wants an education. She enrolls in literature tutorials at a British University to escape from her dreary work life and a confining home life.

Area Schools & Organizations


...Colleges & Universities with Adult Education Programs
...Community Adult Education Programs

Events


  
   
 
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