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    Youth Services
  • SallieMae
    It's never too early to plan for school. We've gathered these resources to help you kick your search into gear.
  • Recession Resistant Jobs
  • USALearns.org
    A free website to help immigrants learn English. An easily accessible Internet learning tool; simple directions; free instructional materials developed primarily with public funds to teach; & learning modules that can be used inside/outside a classroom.
  • afreeresume4u.com
  • CCDET
    Services to income-eligible youth residing in Winnebago County ages 16 - 22 in job search or training opportunities.
  • Job Center of Wisconsin
    This virtual job cennter is a Wisconsin-centered employment exchange, linking employers in all parts of the state and in communities that border Wisconsin with anyone looking for a job. JobCenterOfWisconsin.com is available at no-cost to both employers and job seekers and is available 24-hours a day.
  • CareersInGear.com
    CareersInGear.com and CareersInGear.com magazine specialize in recruitment solutions for the trucking industry. Our website offers a variety of job opportunities for over-the-road and owner-operator positions across the nation, along with extensive online resources for both trucking employers and trucking job seekers.
  • Quicken Small Business Center
  • Wisconsin Association of Colleges and Employers, Inc.
    Career fairs for Wisconsin public, private and technical colleges.
  • 10 Vital Résumé Fixes
    Gives you 10 tips to make your résumé shine brighter.
  • Kiplinger.com
    A no-nonsense guide to understanding student loans.
  • Online Small Business Workshop
  • LiveCareer
    Free career interest test
  • Indeed
    One search. All jobs.
  • MyMoney.gov
    U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
  • Monster Newspaper Partnerships
    Monster has newspaper partnerships with over 400 daily and weekly papers in the United States. These partnerships integrate Monster's industry leading job search and career management tools with the news and content from Job Seekers’ local paper in one website, so they can find the right career opportunity in the site they already use.
  • HealthCareerWeb.com
    Is a full service healthcare job site. Not only do they have an extensive list of available medical jobs nationwide, they also provide job seekers the opportunity to connect with others. While you search for healthcare jobs, use the MedCOM community to gain knowledge about the healthcare industry by reading our user forums, link videos, view and post medical events, upload resumes, save jobs and connect with healthcare professionals nationwide.
  • SnagAJob.com Interviewing Tips Link
    Interviewing tips. Shows you how to incorporate your skills, experience and accomplishments into answers to questions that do not specifically ask you about skills, experience and accomplishments.
  • LinkUp.com
    What makes LinkUp unique is we index job postings exclusively from companies’ own web sites, ignoring recruiter sites and other job boards, and then continuously validate that they’re still posted. No spam, no duplicates, no stale listings. Each job listed will tell you how long ago it was posted, and how recently it was verified.
  • JobSearchUsa.org
    Job Search USA is an all purpose job search website offering job listings from various organizations including not for profits, small businesses, corporations and educational institutions.
  • Careerstallion.com
    The most comprehensive interactive search engine for jobs. CareerStallion provides job seekers with free easy to use access - instantly, in a single search - to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites, job boards, newspapers, blogs and associations.
  • America's Virtual OneStop
    Whether you're searching for a new job, continuing your education, researching labor market information, or ready to find a new career, America's Virtual OneStop offers fast access to a complete set of tools in one website
  • Wisconsin Public Radio Job Line
    Every 1st Wednesday of the month, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR.ORG) has an hour long talk show program that’s devoted to connecting job seekers and employers. They also post all called in jobs on their website. Click on link to see all jobs posted.
  • FOX 11 Job Finder
    Due to the economy WLUK Fox 11 out of Green Bay has this link as a community service provided by Fox11online.com for area job seekers in the Fox Valley.
  • Marketing Yourself in Hard Times
  • HelpWanted.com
    Helpwanted is an obvious name in recruitment and job search. It is a premier service with thousands of current job listings and 100,000s of visitors. It is a free service. Job seekers can browse job listings and contact the employers at no cost.
  • Tips to Stay Focused on Job Hunting
  • SnagAJob.com Interactive Interviewing Link
    Interactive interviewing.
  • SnagAJob.com Interactive Interviewing Link
    Interactive interviewing.
  • Jobs By iJobs
    Free help for jobshoppers. We take jobs to jobshoppers.
  • TEGL 21-08 -- Pell Grants and the Payment of Unemployment Benefits to Individuals in Approved Training
  • Dealing with a Drop in Income (English version)
  • Cómo manejar una reducción de los ingresos (en Español)
  • Small Business Advisor
  • TypingTest.com
    Here is a site that you can take timed typing tests to find out your typing speed/wpm... It's free! Check it out!
  • How To Apply For Unemployment-Hmong
  • Education Pays
  • Associations
  • Working in the 21st Century
  • PackerlandJobs.com
    PackerlandJobs.com is a website that features jobs in the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh areas. The services are free for job seekers. They can browse and apply for job listings at no charge. For job seekers to access the site, simply go to packerlandjobs.com to register and create an account.
  • Council for Entrepreneurial Development
  • National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
  • Small Business Services
  • How To Apply For Unemployment-Spanish
  • Center for Rural Entrepreneurialship
  • Help for Veterans
  • SBA E-Institute
  • Jobster
    Search for jobs and build your career network. Find your dream job, post your résumé online, promote your skills and experience, get found by leading employers.
  • JobSniper
  • e-VETS Resource Advisor
  • Money Smart On-Line
  • How To Apply For Unemployment-English
  • cbcampus.com
    Find the job that's right for you.
  • Jobs in Fox Valley
  • U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA
    Guide to applying for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides eligibility requirements and guidelines for those applying for federal student loans and aid.
  • Student Guide to Financial Aid
    U.S. Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline.
  • MSN Money - College Saving 101
    Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether and elite college will pay off in the long run.
  • College Is Possible
    This site by the American Council on Education provides information on financial assistance and academic preparation for students. This site emphasizes that a college education is an attainable goal for all students - and provides guidelines and resources for achieving this goal.
  • MoneyWi$e
    MoneyWi$e, a national financial literacy partnership of Consumer Action and Capital One to educate consumers about how to manage their finances, is the first program of its kind to combine free, multilingual financial education materials, curricula and teaching aids with regional meetings and roundtables to train community-based organization staff so that consumers at all income levels and walks of life can be reached.
  • Consortium for Entrepreneurialship Education
  • EmploymentGuide.com
    Is the leading job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and part-time jobs.
  • Is Entrepreneurship for YOU?
    Take this test to see if you have what it takes.
  • SimplyHired
    Search every job on the planet.
  • My Money Management
    The site is designed to provide consumers with educational tools and access to certified credit counselors. It offers tips on managing finances, balancing bank accounts, applying for home loans, and recognizing the warning signs of financial trouble.
  • CollegeGrad.com
    An incredible source for entry-level job opportunities.
  • Rural Health Careers in Wisconsin
    This website lists clinical and non-clinical opportunities at rural Wisconsin hospitals and their affiliated clinics and nursing homes. It offers job seekers many special features as they search for career opportunities. This FREE website allows job seekers to find the job they want in the location of their choice, allows job seekers to post their résumés on-line, offers links to hospital websites, on-line applications, maps and area chamber of commerce, and much more.
  • National Commission on Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepeneurship: A Candidate's Guide
  • SnagAJob.com Interviewing Tips Link
    Interviewing tips. Shows you how to incorporate your skills, experience and accomplishments into answers to questions that do not specifically ask you about skills, experience and accomplishments.
  • N.E.W. Manufacturers Alliance
    The N.E.W. Manufacturing Alliance is a group of manufacturers, working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our region. Many Alliance members are seeking qualified applicants who have previous manufacturing expereince. Please fill out a Job Seeker Profile on the Alliance website if you have manufacturing experience and would like to give Alliance members the opportunity to contact you directly in response to their current job openings.
  • USAJobs
    U.S. official site for federal jobs. "Operated by the Office of Personnel Management, you'll find every U.S. federal civil service job available in the world right here! Since navigating can get difficult (the U.S. government is, after all, the world's largest bureaucracy), clicking on the ""first timers start here"" link is a necessity!"
  • Business Toolkit
  • Wisconsin Department of Commerce
  • BestJobsUSA
    Provides resources, tools and information to help with career advancement for the candidate as well as access to resumes and information on ...
  • Free World U
    Here is a FREE on-line tutoring website for all grades and many subjects, including MATH.
  • Wall Street Startup Journal
  • FlipDog
    Neat, easy to use, effective. Excellent for white collar/management jobs.
  • SnagAJob.com
    Apply on-line... ...get hired.
  • JobWeb
    JobWeb offers career and job-search advice for new college graduates.
  • U W Oshkosh Career Services
  • Small Business Information
  • O*NET
  • EWorkforce.org
  • Damn Good Résumé website
    If you need to create, update or improve your resume, this is the site for you! Examples, how-to information, tips and too many good tools to list can be found here. This excellent site also covers thank you letters, cover letters and related items connected to a successful job hunt.
  • Department of Labor Career Page
  • Older Worker Options
  • Jobs In Appleton
  • OshkoshJobs
    Search jobs in Oshkosh thru our local jobs database. Jobs updated daily.
  • Jobing.com
  • AppletonOshkoshHelpWanted.com
  • AlliedHealthCareers.com
    Is the premier online resource for employment opportunities in allied health-related fields. Job Seekers can search allied health jobs anonymously or post their résumé so employers can contact them directly!
  • Entrepreneur.Com
  • Jobs In Oshkosh
    Find the best Oshkosh jobs and careers. Search current jobs posted by Oshkosh's top employers. Post your resume and get great career ...
  • Federal Digest
    America's Federal employment newspaper since 1977.
  • Practical Money Skills
    Practical Money Skills for Life contains a set of tools and resources to improve financial literacy at home, at work and/or at school. The site contains practical solutions and resources for teaching people the importance of financial literacy in all settings. Examples of tools include lesson plans for teachers, calculators for monthly budgets, mortgages, saving, and auto loans.
  • CareerNet
    One of the web’s most experienced and comprehensive Job Boards, with a network that connects over 25 million business professionals and organizations. Simply put, this means a better selection of jobs and more opportunities to find them. Let us show you how to turn your dreams into a great life!
  • Practical Money Skills Games
    This site offers several “games” to teach financial fitness, among them are “Financial Football” and “Smart Money Quiz Show”.
  • Job Fairs in Wisconsin
  • thingamajob
    Lists thousands of contract, temp-to-perm and direct placement jobs helping you to find a job at leading Fortune 1000 companies throughout the United States and Canada. Thingamajob is a free online career resource provided by Allegis Group, parent company to premier staffing organizations such as Aerotek, TEKsystems and Stephen James & Associates.
  • 6FigureJobs
    The internet's leading online executive career portal.
  • Recruiters On Line
    Finds recruiters who place candidates in the area you selected - regardless of the recruiting firm's physical location. Post your résumé for our recruiters HERE or find the agency or person suited to you and submit your resume directly to them.
  • Developing a Successful Business Plan
    An interesting link about developing a small business.
  • Career Connections
    The Career Connection is a career exploration center located in the City Center Plaza (formerly the Avenue Mall), downtown Appleton, serving middle school & high school students.
  • Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Benefit Services
  • GravityTeen
    A website that provides information about various situations teens face and how to handle them.
  • NationJob-Fond du Lac
  • NationJob-Oshkosh
  • Job Corp
    The Official Job Corps Web site! Job Corps is the nation's largest residential employment and educational training program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24.
  • NationJob-Appleton
  • UW-Oshkosh Job Bank
  • JobCentral
    Provides a single place on the internet where job seekers can find employment opportunities in all industries.
  • Oshkosh Employers Web Pages
  • Youth Corner
  • State of Wisconsin Employment
  • Work4Women
  • GED online
    An online resource for people studying for the GED test.
  • Jobing.com
  • Hot Jobs
  • Internet Job Sites, The Riley Guide
  • National Youth Employment Coalition
    Dept. of Labor website
  • Monster Board
  • Skills for the Future : School to Work
  • Career Magazine
  • Resume Help
  • Wisconsin’s Work Permit Rules
  • FVTC Job & Career Info
  • Career Builder
  • Spring Job Fair
  • Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program
    Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship program is a foundational part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative that has earned Wisconsin national recognition as a leader in education reform. It is designed for high school students who want to experience hands on learning at the worksite in conjunction with classroom instruction. This rigorous two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning that makes a real world connection for the students.
  • Child Care Information Center – DPI Reference and Loan Library
  • JobOptions
    Is the job resource website sponsored by Spherion, a company that specializes in staffing and recruiting. ...
  • Choosing Child Care
  • USA Today Career Network
  • Oshkosh Chamber Education Page
  • American Association of Retired Persons
  • Oshkosh Community Website Education Resource Page
  • Career City
  • Build Your Business
  • Small Business Agency
  • Virtual Entrepreneurship
  • Career Development Manual
  • Career Development Strategies
  • CareerBuilder
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Fox Valley Technical College
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Joan Lloyd at Work
  • What Color is Your Parachute?
  • Career InfoNet
  • Interview Experts
  • The Mining Company
  • Keirsey Temperament Sorter
  • Career Key
  • Layoff Survival Kit
  • Riley Guide
    The Riley Guide is one of the oldest directories of career and employment resources available online. Provided for free to all users, it guides users through all aspects of a job search -- not just where the jobs are listed online but also where to look for employers, how to avoid scams, and what other options exist for you when your current job or career field is on the decline.
  • HumanMetrics
  • Career Voyages
  • Careers 4 Wisconsin

    • Job Search Website - Youth Services
  • AfterCollege
    AfterCollege was started by college students as a service for students. AfterCollege delivers relevant entry-level jobs, internships and part-time employment opportunities to college students and recent grads in various areas including nursing, engineering, allied health, life sciences and business. AfterCollege delivers job opportunities based on a user's school and major and allows users to request recommendations from classmates and professors.

    • Social Media Job Search - Jobs
  • Jobs-Assistant
    Jobs Assistant is a comprehensive job search engine and job board that allows job seekers to search through millions of job listings and allows employers to post jobs and recruit qualified candidates to fill their employment needs. Jobs Assistant is a one of kind web mashup that incorporates Google Maps to see the location of employer, LinkedIn to see which of your contacts/friends works at the job location to help you network for a job, and Payscale to see current salary analysis by location and job category.
  • TweetMyJOBS.com
    TweetMyJOBS is the largest Twitter Job Board in the WORLD, connecting job seekers and employers INSTANTLY via text messaging or Twitter feeds. Tweeting 20,000 to 40,000 job tweets a day from thousands of companies, the service has the ability to get jobs in the hands of job seekers faster than any other medium. Job seekers can also tweet their resume directly to recruiters and hiring managers.
  • Susan P. Joyce's Linkedin Group
    Owned by Susan P. Joyce of Job-Hunt.org, this LinkedIn Group is for job seekers to ask questions about job search issues, give & receive advice, find networking opportunities, post useful news for the Group, find job postings, and participate in the Sub-Groups.
  • Susan Ireland's YouTube Playlists
    As a resume professional since 1989, Susan Ireland has worked with thousands of job seekers from a wide range of professions and levels of employment. She is the author of four job search books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume (now in its 5th edition) and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter.
  • Door64.com
    Door64.com is a free, successful, and growing grass-roots community of technology professionals in Central Texas. Our goal is to help members grow their peer networks of colleagues. Started in 2007, our community has grown virally to over 7000 members, and experienced excellent testimonials of doors opened and jobs found.
  • JibberJobber.com
    JibberJobber.com was designed to replace the simple job search spreadsheet and provide powerful web and database functionality to the job seeker. After a job is found, continue to use JibberJobber to organize your career information, including networking efforts, elevator pitches, etc.
  • LinkedIn
    LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals.
  • JobHunt.org Twitter
    In keeping with the purpose of Job-Hunt.org, the JobHuntOrg Twitter stream is focused on helping job seekers find the latest information and best resources for their job search, with a perfect 100 "Twitter Grade" score from from Twitter.Grader.com.
  • GreenJOBS.pro
    Launched in 2009 with emphasis on cleaner and greener jobs, GreenJOBS.pro seeks to revolutionize the way green jobs are filled and created, it is important to note that GreenJobs.Pro is a proprietary online job system dedicated to helping companies reduce their carbon emissions and achieve their corporate social responsibility objectives by hiring smarter and creating cleaner jobs for all Americans.
  • Linkedin Jobs Group
    LinkedIn with 50,000,000+ users is the #1 social media destination for professionals looking for a job, to advance their careers or to network. And, "Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!" is the #1 LinkedIn Jobs Group.

    • Career Planning Tools - Career Information
  • CareerScribe
    Careerscribe.com is a free, ongoing virtual career management system for candidates. Our solution offers individuals the ability to upload any and all document, providing evidence of their professional life.
  • Career Ready 101
    A comprehensive career training course that helps design itself based on available resources! It is an integrated approach to exploring careers and their skill requirements, building workplace skills using KeyTrain®, and creating life-literacy with such skills as financial awareness and job searching.
  • 50+ Career Coach
    Finding a job in the current economic climate is challenging, and for the age 50+ job seeker the search may seem daunting. As a workplace expert with a focus on experienced workers, Camille will guide you through the steps that will lead you to that job.
  • Susan Ireland's Resume Site
    Susan Ireland's Resume Site has been offering free help and advice to job seekers of all occupations and levels of employment since 2001. Large, key sections are also available in Spanish.
  • Monster's Making It Count Program
    For high school students and life-long learners to plan their career paths. Consists of in-person events, take-home workbook, and follow-up via web sites and direct contact with sponsors to explore career options and educational pathways. Program is tailored to the audience, regional and national needs, and includes sponsorship by stakeholders so attendance is free.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate
    The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers anywhere in the United States that an individual has essential core employability skills in Reading, Math, and Locating Information. ACT has researched over 16,000 occupations, and these three skills are highly important to the majority of jobs in the workplace. The Certificate is an easily understood and nationally valued credential that certifies the attainment of these workplace skills.
  • Optimal Résumé
    Optimal Resume is the technology leader in career center management software, pioneering flexible, online solutions for resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, portfolios, skills assessments, and video resumes. Our innovative web applications not only improve career center efficiency and performance, but also streamline employer recruitment efforts with leading edge tools for resume searching, online interviewing and videoconferencing, and high-impact brand advertising. Job seekers use Optimal Resume to create and manage all critical employment documents and practice for job interviews in a single online location.
  • ResuWe
    Make Your Resume Web Friendly and Attractive to Employers With ResuWe, the New Free Resume Optimization and Job Search Tool.
  • GadBall.com
    GadBall is a unique career portal for Job Seekers and One Stop Centers developed and supported by Data Frenzy, its clients, and job board partners. GadBall is entirely free for Job Seekers and One Stop Centers.

    • Other Sites of Interest - Career Information
  • SkillUP
    Metrix Learning is a powerful, Web-based, cost-effective service designed for the One Stop system that provides job seekers with unlimited access to over 5,000 courses to upgrade their skills and learn new skills. The Metrix Learning solution integrates online course delivery with skill assessments, setting job goals using O*NET, customized and managed learning plans, and connecting to local job opportunities.
  • WaggleForce
    A nationwide network of local career clubs designed to get America back to work.
  • Step 9: Apply for a Job Using Shortcuts
    Job hunting involves repetitive tasks. Streamline your job hunt by easily creating a set of 3-key shortcuts that will make often-performed tasks execute in an eyeblink.
  • Monster College, a Monster Community
    Assisting recent grads begin their careers. Members find interview tips, resume templates, skill-building quizzes and job search strategies. They can also join a variety of forums to chat about the joys and frustrations of joining the workforce. http:www.facebook.com/MonsterCollege
  • Monster’s Keep America Working Tour
    A redefined career fair providing Job Seekers with the information and experience needed to directly and successfully interact with the Employers who are hiring in their local markets. Live presentations teach Job Seekers how to stand out in today’s crowded job market. Tip cards provide advice and help from resume writing to what to wear to an interview.
  • cbcampus.com
    Find the job that's right for you.
  • Department of Education- Training Grants
    "Training programs authorized and funded by Congress. These programs provide financial aid for eligible applicants for elementary, secondary, and college education; for the education of individuals with disabilities and of those who are illiterate, disadvantaged, or gifted; and for the education of immigrants, American Indians, and people with limited English proficiency."
  • SimplyHired
    Search every job on the planet.
  • CollegeGrad.com
    An incredible source for entry-level job opportunities.
  • EmploymentGuide.com
    Is the leading job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and part-time jobs.
  • Monster Real-Time Labor Intelligence
    Detailed and up-to-date, Monster’s RLI reports offer unparalleled data and analysis on job markets. With comprehensive data at the intersection of geography, industry, and occupations, RLI can spot the trends that impact educational and workforce changes.
  • Human Capital Institute
    HCI.org is a Fabulous website for those interested in the Talent Management arena and offers a "think tank" of free webcasts and alternative educational programs and certifications that one can upgrade their own HR skill sets in the Talent Acquisition, Management and Leadership competencies.
  • Career Directors International
    CDI members are career professionals from all walks of life and experience, which include: professional resume writers, job developers, recruiters, career coaches, career counselors, assessment specialists, HR professionals, and more. Many are in private practice, local job centers, or University career centers near you.
  • Alison.com
    ALISON is a leading provider of Free Online Interactive Skills Training for the US Workforce. It provides high-quality, engaging, interactive multimedia courseware for certification and standards-based learning to learners across every state in the nation. All courses on ALISON are free for individual learners, and teachers and tutors enjoy free access to manage groups of learners via the open Learning Management System made available for the majority of course.
  • Job Center of Wisconsin
    This virtual job center is a Wisconsin-centered employment exchange, linking employers in all parts of the state and in communities that border Wisconsin with anyone looking for a job. JobCenterOfWisconsin.com is available at no-cost to both employers and job seekers and is available 24-hours a day.
  • SnagAJob.com
    Part-time jobs.
  • Rural Health Careers in Wisconsin
    This website lists clinical and non-clinical opportunities at rural Wisconsin hospitals and their affiliated clinics and nursing homes. It offers job seekers many special features as they search for career opportunities. This FREE website allows job seekers to find the job they want in the location of their choice, allows job seekers to post their résumés on-line, offers links to hospital websites, on-line applications, maps and area chamber of commerce, and much more.
  • Monster Evolutions
    Outplacement services for Employers and Employees with one goal: getting former workers rehired into prosperous new positions or new careers. Can include scalable online and offline services, including coaching and counseling that provide the kind of personalized attention many displaced workers need.
  • JobFit
    Register on Works JobFit.com, a web-based resource designed to match you to specific job openings in the Fox Valley area. Post your digital resume and complete an assessment so that area employers using the system can find you.
  • Career One Stop
    Welcome to the nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. Find jobs--from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify job-ready workers with the right skills. Locate public workforce services in your area. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, learn which careers are hot,get resume writing tips and job interview strategies, and much more!
  • JobFit Guide
    Welcome to JobFit. This Guide will walk you through the system, including registering as a new user, creating your resume, taking the JobFit assessment, running your personalized report, finding out which Fox Valley area employers are using JobFit, and keeping your JobFit information current.

  • JobCentral
    Provides a single place on the internet where job seekers can find employment opportunities in all industries
  • Wisconsin State Government Jobs
    Updated every week, a comprehensive listing of state civil service positions. Fill out state application and veteran's preference forms, and output them to your printer for a real professional touch.
  • Federal Jobs Digest
    Americas Federal Employment Newspaper since 1977
  • Riley Guide
    This site is packed with web site evaluations, links and lists of career and job seeking resources. This site is widely recognized for high quality and one of the best on the internet.
  • Monster.com
    Whatever you're looking for in a job, Monster can help you find it. With the best job search tools and career advice on the planet...we'll show you how to land the job that's right for you.
  • Job Hunters Bible
    Put Reality into your job search. Great advice on use of the Internet, resumes, job hunting and careers. It was created by Richard Bolles, author of the best selling job-hunting book, What Color is Your Parachute?
  • Career Builder. Com
    Search hundreds of thousands of jobs – across the nation or in your own neighborhood. Find jobs, post resumes, advice and resources.
  • JS OnLine
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Newspaper Jobs on line
  • WetFeet, Inc.
    WetFeet Inc. is a recruitment solutions provider that helps leading corporations to more effectively attract, screen, hire and retain the right people. WetFeet’s products include the powerful recruitment technology of WetFeet Recruiter™, which powers corporations’ recruitment websites and recruitment management systems; industry-leading benchmarking research and recruitment strategy consulting; career management content licensing and development services; and targeted employer branding and recruitment marketing services.

    • Newspapers: search the classifieds for jobs - Youth Services
  • Oshkosh Northwestern
  • Appleton Post Crescent
  • Fond du Lac Reporter
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • 5 County Buyer’s Guide
    (covers Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago Counties).

    • Career Exploration Sites - Jobs
  • WORK NET

    Need Help with your Career Search?

  • Great Job!
    Great Job! is an online community for job seekers built for state/local workforce boards by Business Access. It allows WIBs to offer an unlimited amount of online resources and a social network to their mid- and high-level job seekers with easy enrollment and detailed tracking of activities.
  • Kuder Journey
    Kuder Journey offers proven, web-based tools and reliable resources to help America’s job seekers plan for a career, make a career change, and keep their career on track.
  • Monster Career Benchmarking
    Enables users to compare themselves to others in the job market. Information includes salary and compensation, work-life balance, education and benefits.
  • JobTitled
    JobTitled is focused on helping everyone make better career decisions through the use of analytics. It’s a place to learn more about your career path and what else is out there. We believe career analytics is a powerful tool that opens up new ways of thinking about your career and the working world.
  • CareerOneStop
    CareerOneStop is your pathway to career success, featuring the broadest and deepest collection of information about careers on the Web. We have information and tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals.
  • Career Coach
    Career Coach is a free online career development tool that helps adults explore career options, define career goals, identify education and training resources, and make a step-by-step plan to reach their goals
  • CareerNoodle
    CareerNoodle provides a suite of engaging, authoritative, and easy-to-use career exploration and planning tools for middle, high school and college students. Utilizing active and constructivist learning theories, combined with advanced Web technologies, CareerNoodle was created with a user-centered design process that included the participation of hundreds of guidance counselors, educators and students across the nation.
  • Career 411
    The Career 411 website is designed for girls in middle school and high school to provide information and resources needed to explore careers and design their own future.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Explore career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • HEALTHINFORMATIONCAREERS.COM
  • Heyproject.org
    This site is a youth Healthcare Exploration for Youth site.
  • PTA Goes to Work
    Welcome to PTA Goes To Work. This is your gateway to navigating the ever-expanding world of information on career planning and getting your child or student on the path to an exciting and rewarding career.
  • ASVAB Career Exploration Program
    The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a tool designed to help 10th, 11th, 12th grade and postsecondary students make career decisions. This free program includes the world’s most widely used multi-aptitude test battery and an interest inventory.
  • Monster Career Advice
    A wealth of information from thought leaders and industry experts on Job Hunting Strategies, Resumes & Letters, Interviewing, Salary and Benefits, In the Workplace, Career Development and Advice Forum.
  • FastWeb
    The leading scholarship search provider for students. As a scholarship matching service, FastWeb matches users to scholarships based on their qualifications. The site also provides information and guidance as students find their college or first job from current news on financial aid, scholarships, college, jobs and internships, and student life.
  • Wisconsin’s Career Centers
  • WORKNET

    Career Information

    WorkNet can provide you with information on the hottest new jobs!

  • WisCareers Home Page
    This is an interactive self-assessment tool that will help you learn more about yourself and your career goals and options. It provides assessments for values, interests, and skills. This program has an extensive database of occupational information. Job outlooks, salary, and job requirements are provided as well as information about schools that offer majors for careers you select. WISCareers is available on-line to students free of charge. Contact your career/resource room help desk for instructions and a password.You must register at your local job center.
  • Careers 4 Wisconsin
    Salary/Wages, Job Stability, Job Preparation, Current Employment
  • Career Voyages
    USDOL site provides career information and good choices for varying levels of education or training background. Career information on the site includes; fastest growing occupations; Career Ladders; Skills, education and training; Occupational reports including wages; Career Videos, & Specialized resources.
  • America's CareerInfoNet
    Informed Career Decisions. Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online.
  • Career Development E-Manual
    The Career Development eManual has been prepared by the University of Iowa- Waterloo to guide you through the necessary steps, whether you are looking for your 1st or your 21st job. In order to help you do this in an efficient and effective way, the Manual has been organized into six (6) “steps? To help you navigate this site we recommend that you start with the introduction: Steps To Success.
  • NWTC Career Exploration Center
    Careers 2000 & Beyond
  • UW-Oshkosh Career Services
    Excellent Resource link for checking out what you can do with your major.
  • Academic and Career Information Center
    Kansas State University Website: Career Options By Academic/Industry Area. On this page you will find : Career Links by Major; Professional Organizations , Specific Career Guides, Certificate or Accreditation Programs, Career Resources ,Career Links from Other Universities: Internet Resources Containing Valuable Information On: Job Search Engines, Occupational Data, Salary Surveys,Cost of Living Indexes, and Links to College Research Sites: Financial Aid Information, Scholarship Information, 2-year Colleges,4-year Colleges and Universities
  • Major Mania
    Search for University of Wisconsin system academic programs.
  • CollegeBoard.com
    College Board.com lets you Plan, Search and apply for the college of your choice.
  • Exploring Occupations
    Student Counseling and Career Center – University of Manitoba. Good career decisions require good information—about your personal traits and preferences and about the world of work. Career counsellors can get you started by helping you to identify and articulate your skills, aptitudes, values, personality traits and interests as they relate to career choice. We’ve provided information on almost two hundred occupational options. Thousands more exist! Be creative. Remember—good research can lead to more satisfying career decisions!
  • Mapping Your Future
    One Stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning.
  • Work 4 Women
    A non-traditional occupations website
  • Military Career Guide Online
    The Military offers more than 4,100 unique jobs for both officers and enlisted personnel. And each year the Armed Services hire a combined 365,000 people to fill those positions. Explore this site to learn more about a career path in Today's Military.
  • Occupational Profiles
    OCCINFO Alberta Occupational Profiles. Before you prepare for a career, or change your career direction, make sure there is a good fit with who you are and what you want. Check out over 500 occupations and get all the details, from duties, working conditions, salaries, and advancement opportunities to personal characteristics and educational qualifications. The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services. These benefits and measures are funded in whole or in part by the Government of Canada from the Employment Insurance Account.
  • O*NET ONLINE
    Making occupational information interactive and accessible for all…
  • Wisconsin AHEC Health Careers
    Wisconsin Health Careers Information Center Homepage
  • Careers in Aging – Consider the Opportunities
  • Career Explorer
    This site lets you search nationwide for the school and career of your choice.

    • Self Assessment - Youth Services
  • LiveCareer
    Free career interest test.
  • Keirsey Temperament Sort
    We're all unique beings...our character and temperament impact our entire lives. Find out more about yours by taking this online personality questionnaire!
  • Career Key
    measures personality, compares to jobs & links results with info the Occupational Outlook Handbook (available online or in Job Centers
  • Birkman Method Career Style Summary
    Check out which careers " fit" your style and interests by taking an online quiz.

    • Labor Market Information - Youth Services
  • Industry Focus
    Identifies "hot" industries by selected criteria for worker groups in the local economy
  • Wisconsin Jobs 2016
    2006-2016 Wisconsin Employment Projections. Highlighted are occupations most “in demand”: those that are growing the fastest, have most number of job openings, and pay above state average wage.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Green Jobs
    Listing of green jobs from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
  • WORKnet
    Wisconsin's Workforce and Labor Market Information System.
  • WORKnet County Snapshots
    These Snapshots provide an at-a-glance view of the most recent changes in Wisconsin's local economies. Each Snapshot presents a variety of county-specific economic indicators, including employment levels, average weekly wages, unemployment claims and information on leading industries and occupations.
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI)
    Most recent data at this moment shows 2009 Qtr 1 data about # of new jobs created, earnings, etc. based on the region/demographics you choose.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Developing list of relevant green industries.
  • Community Economic Development (CED) Hot Report
    Great statistical/demographic info on items relative to economic development.
  • LED OnTheMap
    Mapping/reporting tool showing where workers live, jobs listed by earnings, etc.
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI)
    Most recent data at this moment shows 2009 Qtr 1 data about # of new jobs created, earnings, etc. based on the region/demographics you choose.
  • Community Economic Development (CED) Hot Report
    Great statistical/demographic info on items relative to economic development.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Green Jobs
    Listing of green jobs from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics article and links
    Other resources on green jobs.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Developing list of relevant green industries.
  • Industry Focus
    Identifies "hot" industries by selected criteria for worker groups in the local economy.
  • LED OnTheMap
    Mapping/reporting tool showing where workers live, jobs listed by earnings, etc.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics article and links
    Other resources on green jobs.
  • Wisconsin Labor Market Information
  • Wisconsin Occupational Projections
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
    U.S. Dept. Of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook.

    • Niche Job Boards: Ex-Offender - Jobs
  • HIRE Network
    This site serves as a clearinghouse of information and resources for those with criminal backgrounds. The association seeks to increase the quality and number of job opportunities for ex-offenders.
  • The NextStep/WOTC Solutions
    The NextStep/WOTC Solutions is a program that provides services to offenders by preparing offenders for the workplace.
  • Good Will Services for Ex-Offenders
    Provides detailed job services for those with criminal backgrounds.

    • Educational Institutions - Youth Services
  • List of all Wisconsin 2 and 4 year colleges as well as the various university campus
  • Online College Guide
    Find a college by state and degree program
  • Fox Valley Technical College Website
  • Moraine Park Technical College Website
  • University of Wis. – Oshkosh
  • University of Wis. - Fox Valley Campus
  • University of Wis. – Fond du Lac Campus
  • Marian University – Fond du Lac
  • Ripon College
  • Lawrence University – Appleton
  • U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA
    Many people fund their education or training through financial aid or tuition assistance programs. Federal student aid comes in three forms: grants, work-study programs, and loans. All Federal student aid applicants must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which provides a Student Aid Report (SAR) and eligibility rating. Forms must be submitted to desired institutions of study, which determine the amount of aid you will receive. For information on applying for Federal financial aid, visit the FAFSA Internet site.
  • Student Guide to Financial Aid
    US Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline.
  • MSN Money - College Saving 101
    Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether an elite college will pay off in the long run.

    • Area Public School District Websites - Youth Services
  • Oshkosh School District
  • Omro School District
  • Winneconne School District
  • Neenah School District
  • Menasha School District

    • Area Job Centers - Youth Services
  • Berlin Job Center
  • Fond du Lac Job & Career Center
  • Fox Cities Workforce Development Center
  • Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center
  • Waupaca Area Job Center
  • Waushara Co. Job Center
  • Wisconsin Job Center Directory

    • Benefits Information - Disability Resources
  • Social Security Administration
    This worksite provides information for youth with disabilities, employers, beneficiaries, service providers, and advocates on employment of Social Security beneficiaries.
  • Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach
    The Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach goal is to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices about employment and work incentives.
  • Your Ticket To Work
    A comprehensive national initiative designed to assist Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities to find employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services from public and private providers.
  • Comprehensive Health and Earnings Query
    Understanding how work affects your eligibility for disability programs. The Comprehensive Health and Earnings Query is an easy and free way to learn more about your transition to work and how benefits may be affected.
  • PASS
    Within this website you will find a detailed explanation of the PASS program as well as a helpful tutorial on completing the application including the online version of the form that can be printed or saved.

    • Accessibility at Work - Disability Resources
  • UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE JOBNET WORKSTATIONS LOCATED AT OAWDC

    Would you or someone you know benefit?

    • Are you or someone you know visually impaired?
    • Are you or someone you know unable to read the printed word?
    • Do you or someone you know have limited hand function?
    • Do you or someone you know have limited mobility?

    If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you probably can benefit from these workstations.

    Who will benefit?

    • No sight or limited sight;
    • No hand function or limited hand function;
    • The ability to understand spoken English but are unable to read English;
    • Pain when using a mouse;
    • Limited mobility and use a wheel chair or a scooter.

    The traditional touchscreen JobNet may benefit other jobseekers including the hard of hearing and deaf.

  • Great Lakes ADA Center
    Offers options for visitors with low vision and other non-traditional devices for browsing such as hand held devices or TV based systems – provides technical assistance and training to businesses and people with disabilities regarding Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
  • Disability Resources Employment
    Non-profit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability, and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work, and play independently. Contains links to information on jobs – how do you get them, and what you can do to improve your chances
  • Job Accomodations
    This is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, ADA, and the employability of people with disabilities.
  • DWD Acessibility Resources
    This site provides accessibility resources and contacts by area, category, city, and organization. It also gives a detailed description of the universally accessible jobnet workstation.
  • Options for Independent Living
    Options for Independent Living is a non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community
  • Psychiatric Disability
    An interactive and informative website for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to school and work.
  • Great Lakes ADA
    The Great Lakes Accessible IT Initiative completes website accessibility evaluations on request. Web pages will be evaluated against a subset of the industry-standard Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Standards and the Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines (WAI). They will test your more commonly used pages (sampling test is free ), however, if you want a detailed report (i.e. comprehensive test) they do charge a fee
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
    Department of Vocational Rehabilitation offers a full array of employment services for people with disabilities. Oshkosh office located at the Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center, 315 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh, WI or call 232-6250
  • Sensory Disability
    Provides information, referral, support and training for the deaf and hard of hearing.
  • Job Access
    The goal of job access is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment by working with companies, government and non profits to employ people with disabilities. By posting job opportunities with job access employers exhibit an open door policy.
  • Recruit Ability
    Online targeted recruiting site that effectively connects proactive employers with job seekers.

    • Niche Job Boards: Diverse Populations - Jobs
  • Diversity & Inclusion Networks
    Key partnerships with diversity networks provides Job Seekers access to breadth and depth of Employers looking to target all aspects of diversity. Job Seekers can search Monster's vast database of jobs from most of these sites.

    • Niche Job Boards: 40 and Older Worker/Senior - Jobs
  • AARP Job Board
    This job board, created by AARP magazine, lists open jobs offerings by either keyword or location.
  • OurExperienceCounts
    Site for experienced workers of all types to learn how to be their own best Career Coach. Rich information on the "how to's" of job search in a Web 2.0 world. Online blogs and "ask an expert" provide real time answers to your questions on your job search. Workshops that you can take any time provide step by step instruction on best practices for your job search.
  • Retired Brains
    Just because you're older doesn't mean you're out of touch. Retired Brains connects seniors with jobs across the country.

    • Niche Job Boards: Military/State/Local Government - Jobs
  • FireLink
    Bringing members of the fire and rescue community together to promote firefighter safety, provide resources and services to advance careers, and to foster a community with exclusive benefits where information about the fire and rescue community is provided to the community by members of the community.
  • Military.com
    The largest military and veteran membership organization connecting service members, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service ' government benefits, scholarships, discounts, lifelong friends, mentors, great stories of military life or missions, career and educational opportunities, and much more.
  • Police Link
    Bringing together all members of the greater law enforcement community to promote officer safety and provide the latest law enforcement and police news, training, resources, and entertainment. Members include current, former, and future law enforcement officers, civilian employees of law enforcement or criminal justice organizations, and family, friends, and civilian supporters of law enforcement.
  • Transition Assistance Online
    TAOnline.com is an important resource to transitioning service members, reservists and veterans. TAOnline.com provides relevant content on the transition process, related topics, and a full service job board with opportunities geared towards transitioning service personnel. All services for job seekers are free.
  • VetJobs - Leading military job board, sponsored by VFW
    VetJobs is the leading military job board per WEDDLE's, Workforce Management Magazine, AIRS, Reader's Digest & BusinessWeek. VetJobs is for all transitioning military, veterans, DOD civilians and their family members. VetJobs Employment Assistance section provides career advice and assessment tools and prepares a candidate for the job search and interviewing process.

    • Niche Job Boards: State/Local Job Tools - Jobs
  • WECAN- Wisconsin Education Career Access Network
    This site is developed through on an ongoing collaboration with Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and teacher education programs.

    • Niche Job Boards: Tools Targeting Specific Occupat - Jobs
  • HR Guru
    Dedicated to advancement of current and future human resources professionals and of the improvement of HR as a whole. Members of HRGuru tap into this community of like-minded individuals for their daily dose of business news, tools and tips, and job searches.
  • Sales HQ
    Connecting members of the sales community. From recent grads to seasoned experts, this is the destination for deal making advice, improving interview skills, searching for jobs and discussing personal and professional issues.
  • Inside Tech
    Providing IT professionals with a unique online meeting place to keep up to date on tech news, share knowledge and experiences with peers, collaborate on solving IT issues, improve skills with training and educational resources, and, most of all, exchange tools, tips and advice to help each other in their jobs.
  • Excelle
    Connecting highly motivated business women. Members can access the perfect forum to discuss issues related to career, family and work/life balance.
  • Media Buzz
    Emphasizing the 4Ps - product, price, place, and promotion - to advance individuals into their dream marketing, advertising or PR career. Providing tips on polishing resumes, creating key interview points and negotiating salary. Active professionals learn to better understand their audience, create customer relationships and find new positions.

    • Financial Aid - Jobs
  • U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA
    Many people fund their education or training through financial aid or tuition assistance programs. Federal student aid comes in three forms: grants, work-study programs, and loans. All Federal student aid applicants must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which provides a Student Aid Report (SAR) and eligibility rating. Forms must be submitted to desired institutions of study, which determine the amount of aid you will receive. For information on applying for Federal financial aid, visit the FAFSA Internet site.
  • Student Guide to Financial Aid
    U.S. Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline.
  • College Is Possible
    This site by the American Council on Education provides information on financial assistance and academic preparation for students. This site emphasizes that a college education is an attainable goal for all students - and provides guidelines and resources for achieving this goal.
  • MSN Money - College Saving 101
    Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether and elite college will pay off in the long run.
  • SallieMae
    It's never too early to plan for school. We've gathered these resources to help you kick your search into gear.
  • Kiplinger.com
    A no-nonsense guide to understanding student loans.



    • Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center
    Phone (920) 232-6200
    Fax (920) 232-6242
    TDD 1 (800) 947-3529
    315 Algoma Blvd.
    Oshkosh WI 54901
    info@oshkoshwdc.com