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Youth Career Cafe - This site was created by teens from the Peninsula and the focus is to help teens find a job and a career. Learn about different industries, occupations, training opportunities, and more!

Know How Virginia - The place to discover your career, explore assessments that will help you decide on a career as well as regional activities that give you an up close view of the career you are interested in.

Virginia View - Virginia VIEW is the Career Information System for the Commonwealth of Virginia. We provide information to all citizens about educational and career opportunities.

Youth Rules - YouthRules! was launched by the U.S. Department of Labor in May 2002 to increase public awareness of Federal and State rules concerning young workers.

Safety for Teens Workers - the premier site for teen worker safety and health information provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Their mission is to help you stay healthy and safe while on the job. Whether you work part-time, full-time, over the summer for a few extra bucks, or the entire year, you have come to the right place to get the scoop on how your job can affect you, now and in the future.

Job Doggy - A site for teens and by teens it was started and is still operated by teens. A one-stop job shop that includes help with upcoming interviews or writing a resume.

SnagAJob.com - The largest and one of the best sites for finding part-time jobs and internships. Search by type of job, location and zip code to generate a list of jobs. Job seekers can fill out an online profile and also apply online.

Cool Works - Jobs at camps, amusement parks, state parks, resorts and other cool places to work. Review openings by category or state.

Groovejob.com - Search for part-time jobs by zip code or city/state, then select how many miles you are willing to travel.

Studentjobs.gov - US Government internships, co-ops, summer employment, volunteer opportunities and permanent part-time or full-time positions.

Volunteer Opportunities in Hampton Roads -

Prepare for College 

Testing & Education Reference Center - This free database helps you find scholarships, prepare for the SAT and other college entrance tests, search for a college, and more. You just need your library card to access this information.

College Board - Featuring a "college quickfinder" that allows you to compare colleges; help with SAT, PSAT, and CLEP tests - get dates and register online; search for scholarships or set up a personal start page with upcoming deadlines, SAT reminders, or track your SAT prep progress.

College Net - Search a database of more than 600,000 scholarships.

Guaranteed Scholarships - Lists scholarships offered by individual colleges and universities to ALL enrolled students meeting specific criteria.

College Toolkit - A one-stop resource for life after high school allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location. It is one of the most comprehensive sites for life after high school... and everything on the site is free for students to use!

Salie Mae Scholarship Search - Search a scholarship database of almost three million scholarships.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FinAid - Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid