Colleges & Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook - profiles all kinds of jobs, with data on job outlook, typical earnings and educational requirements.
CollegeBoard - easy access for finding information about colleges and universities
FAFSA on the Web - financial aid
Illinois Virtual Campus - distance education in Illinois
Illinois Learning - education links for Illinois
SummerJobs.com - earn some cash?
MyFuture.com (Military Careers)
AmeriCorps (Volunteering)

Today's job market is tougher than ever and a high school diploma or its equivalency is critical for finding a job that has a future. The GED (General Educational Development) tests are designed for individuals who have not completed their high school education and want to earn a High School Equivalency Certificate:
GED Illinois Testing (Illinois Community College Board)