https://web.archive.org/web/20050209162747/http://www.amhorizons.com/resource001.htm A. Youth Serving Organizations Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America www.bbbsa.org Boy Scouts of America www.bsa.scouting.org Boys & Girls Clubs of America www.bgca.org Boys Town/Girls Town www.boystown.org Camp Fire USA www.campfire.org Forum for Youth Investment www.forumforyouthinvestment.org Girl Scouts of the USA www.girlscouts.org Head Start Bureau www.acf.dhhs.gov MenTeach www.MenTeach.org National Four-H Council www.fourhcouncil.edu What Kids Can Do www.whatkidscando.org YMCA www.ymca.net Youth Challenge International www.yci.org YWCA www.ywca.org B. Faith-Based Group Publishing www.grouppublishing.com National Network of Youth Ministries www.youthpastor.com National Study of Youth and Religion www.youthandreligion.org YouthBuilders www.pulseyouth.com Youthworker Journal www.youthspecialties.com C. Juvenile Justice American Bar Association/Children’s Law Section www.abanet.org/child Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice www.cjcj.org Coalition for Juvenile Justice www.juvjustice.org The Fortune Society www.fortuneso ciety.org National Association of Child Advocates www.childadvocacy.org National Center for Juvenile Justice www.ncjj.org National Center for Youth Law www.youthlaw.org Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention/National Criminal Justice Reference Service www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org Leadership Online Library Adaptability & Flexibility Communication Goals Lessons of Experience Leading with Purpose Staying on Track Effective Relationships Feedback Coaching Selection Teams Leadership Perspectives Creativity Leading Change Teaching from Experience Leading Diversity Leading Global Work Building Leadership Capacity Publication Packages Business Balls Children, Youth and Family Consortium www.cyfc.umn.edu Connect for Kids www.connectforkids.org Do Something www.dosomething.org Forum for Youth Investment www.forumforyouthinvestment.org Geminus www.geminus.org Girls’ Coalition of Greater Boston www.girlscoalition.org HandsNet www.handsnet.org International Development Network www.idn.org International Youth Foundation www.iyfnet.org Kids Count www.aecf.org/kidscount/index.htm National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.missingkids.org National Children’s Alliance www.nncac.org National Children’s Coalition (Streetcats) www.child.net National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information www.calib.com National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth www.ncfy.com National Clearinghouse for Youth Sports Information www.nays.org National Directory of Children, Youth & Family Services www.childrenyouthfamilydir.com National Mentoring Partnership www.mentoring.org National Network for Child Care www.nncc.org National Network for Youth www.nn4youth.org National Resource Center for Youth Development www.nrcys.ou.edu National Youth Development Information Center www.nydic.org National Youth Leadership Council www.nylc.org New Ways to Work www.nww.org Prevent Child Abuse America www.childabuse.org Public/Private Ventures www.ppv.org Reclaiming Youth Network www.reclaiming.com Search Institute www.search-institute.org Texas Network of Youth Services www.tnoys.org Tutor/Mentoring Connection www.tutormentorconnection.org United National Indian Tribal Youth www.unity.org United Nations Children’s Fund www.unicef.org Worldwide Web Resources for Social Workers www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw Youth on Board www.youthonboard.org Youth and Child Resource Net www.childnet/childco.htm Youth and Children’s Resource Web www.slip.net Youth Crime Watch of America www.ycwa.org Youthwork Links and Ideas www.youthwork.com Youth as Resources www.youthonboard.org Youth Service America www.servenet.org Youth Today-Youth Tomorrow www.ytyt.org D. Resources & Research America’s Promise—The Alliance for Youth www.americaspromise.org American Youth Policy Forum www.aypf.org Child Abuse www.childabuse.org Child Welfare League of America www.childabuse.org Child Welfare Links www.childwelfare.com Children’s Defense Fund www.childrensdefense.org B. Faith-Based Group Publishing www.grouppublishing.com National Network of Youth Ministries www.youthpastor.com National Study of Youth and Religion www.youthandreligion.org YouthBuilders www.pulseyouth.com Youthworker Journal www.youthspecialties.com C. Juvenile Justice American Bar Association/Children’s Law Section www.abanet.org/child Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice www.cjcj.org Coalition for Juvenile Justice www.juvjustice.org The Fortune Society www.fortuneso ciety.org National Association of Child Advocates www.childadvocacy.org National Center for Juvenile Justice www.ncjj.org National Center for Youth Law www.youthlaw.org Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention/National Criminal Justice Reference Service www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org Leadership Online Library Adaptability & Flexibility Communication Goals Lessons of Experience Leading with Purpose Staying on Track Effective Relationships Feedback Coaching Selection Teams Leadership Perspectives Creativity Leading Change Teaching from Experience Leading Diversity Leading Global Work Building Leadership Capacity Publication Packages Business Balls Children, Youth and Family Consortium www.cyfc.umn.edu Connect for Kids www.connectforkids.org Do Something www.dosomething.org Forum for Youth Investment www.forumforyouthinvestment.org Geminus www.geminus.org Girls’ Coalition of Greater Boston www.girlscoalition.org HandsNet www.handsnet.org International Development Network www.idn.org International Youth Foundation www.iyfnet.org Kids Count www.aecf.org/kidscount/index.htm National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.missingkids.org National Children’s Alliance www.nncac.org National Children’s Coalition (Streetcats) www.child.net National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information www.calib.com National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth www.ncfy.com National Clearinghouse for Youth Sports Information www.nays.org National Directory of Children, Youth & Family Services www.childrenyouthfamilydir.com National Mentoring Partnership www.mentoring.org National Network for Child Care www.nncc.org National Network for Youth www.nn4youth.org National Resource Center for Youth Development www.nrcys.ou.edu National Youth Development Information Center www.nydic.org National Youth Leadership Council www.nylc.org New Ways to Work www.nww.org Prevent Child Abuse America www.childabuse.org Public/Private Ventures www.ppv.org Reclaiming Youth Network www.reclaiming.com Search Institute www.search-institute.org Texas Network of Youth Services www.tnoys.org Tutor/Mentoring Connection www.tutormentorconnection.org United National Indian Tribal Youth www.unity.org United Nations Children’s Fund www.unicef.org Worldwide Web Resources for Social Workers www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw Youth on Board www.youthonboard.org Youth and Child Resource Net www.childnet/childco.htm Youth and Children’s Resource Web www.slip.net Youth Crime Watch of America www.ycwa.org Youthwork Links and Ideas www.youthwork.com Youth as Resources www.youthonboard.org Youth Service America www.servenet.org Youth Today-Youth Tomorrow www.ytyt.org B. Faith-Based Group Publishing www.grouppublishing.com National Network of Youth Ministries www.youthpastor.com National Study of Youth and Religion www.youthandreligion.org YouthBuilders www.pulseyouth.com Youthworker Journal www.youthspecialties.com C. Juvenile Justice American Bar Association/Children’s Law Section www.abanet.org/child Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice www.cjcj.org Coalition for Juvenile Justice www.juvjustice.org The Fortune Society www.fortuneso ciety.org National Association of Child Advocates www.childadvocacy.org National Center for Juvenile Justice www.ncjj.org National Center for Youth Law www.youthlaw.org Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention/National Criminal Justice Reference Service www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org Here you will find Self-Assessment Resources. These resources are both fun and educational you are encouraged to take as many assessment/evaluation tests as you would like.Self Evaluation Resources:GEMS http://www.clat.psu.edu/gems/other/selfeval.htmlTake the Career Quiz!CareerZoneLearning Styles http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/ilsweb.html Work Keys http://www.cgibin.ncsu.edu/cep-bin/ckbin/ck.pl Career Rosourceshttp://www.support4learning.org.uk/jobsearch/assess.htm Keirsey Temperament Sorter
http://career.missouri.edu/holland/
Click on your Type and you will learn more about yourself. It also lists famous people of the same type and looks at Type in relationships. Personalitytype.com The site of the authors of “Do What you Are” and other popular books using Type, is basically a teaser to get you interested in their books. However, there is some information about your Type, including Career ideas. We also have the above book in our library and Type handouts from that resource in the Career Center! The Keirsey Character Sorter and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter This site has explanations of Personality Type, and lengthy descriptions of the various temperaments. It has tWO interactive tests – the Keirsey Character Sorter and the Keirsey Temperament sorter. This site is a bit hard to use as you have to go to several places within the site to get all the information. http://www.nhes.state.nh.us/elmi/nhcrn/careerplan.htm Great resources 1st - Get To Know Yourself (Assessments)
Career Assessments OnLine A number of assessments are available free of charge on the internet. The Career Key College Board The Career Key Myers-Briggs-16 Career Types Myers-Brigg-Career Examples Holland's Interest Inventory Transferable Skill Survey Employment Search Readiness Inventory A variety of assessment links Kaplan Educational Center Campbell Interest and Skill Survey OnLine Personality Tests http://www.2h.com/personality-tests.html Personality Assessments OnLine Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Type Profiles (support materials for the Keirsey) Personality Type Summaries (support materials for the Keirsey or Myers-Briggs) Keirsey Character Sorter Personality Type.com The Enneagram Life Colors Test Personality Shape Test (for fun!) The Symbol Test (for fun!) Learning Styles Assessments The VARK Index of Learning Styles Learning Styles and Strategies (article) Career and Self-Assessments: Preparing for College here are a few resources. Testing: WebWare SAT Skill Lessons Practice SAT questions with suggestions for test taking strategies. College Board Test Dates Plan at least 6 weeks in advance. SAT Information Extensive information about this college entrance test. SAT Registration Register online. ACT Information This test is becoming a popular choice for many students and widely accepted by colleges. PSAT/SAT Information Preparation Practice makes perfect! Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery This is the military entrance exam (ASVAB) required by all the branches. College Related Information: CollegeEdge Home Page Examine colleges, scholarships, careers, majors and more. Yahoo College Search Use a popular search engine to find a college. Peterson's College Guide A well known resource for comparing colleges. College Board Online Access the organization that sponsors the SAT I and II. NCAA Online Inportant information for students interested in becoming college athletes. New England Board of Higher Education All kinds of helpful information, especially about discounted tuition at out of state public universities for Maine residents. College and Universities Links to lots of homepages. University of Maine System All about the branches of the University of Maine. CollegeView College Search Here is an opportunity to search for a college of your choice. CollegeNET Home Page A college search service. U.S. Two-Year Colleges A comprehensive list of associate degree-granting colleges. Minority Institution Information These colleges cater to students from particular ethnic groups. Study Abroad Programs Directory Interested in traveling to foreign lands? Explore ways to combine school and immersion in a foreign culture. "Fishnet" A comprehensive database of colleges for your search. Financial Aid: Fastweb Search for scholarships online. Yahoo! - Education:Financial Aid Search for scholarships; contact colleges; find out about loans. Yahoo brings it all to one location. The Student Guide The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA Online File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (required by all colleges to receive financial aid). The CSS Profile Certain private colleges require this form in addition to the FAFSA. U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Student Financial Aid Programs Provides general information about the major federal student aid programs, the new tax credits for education expenses, and other federal, state, and private sources of information. Financial Aid Information A comprehensive collection of annotated links to most financial aid resources on the Internet. Demonstrate job seeking skills. Career Mosaic Online database for job search. Tips on job hunting. Job Web Job information posted by the National Association of Colleges. America's Job Bank Search for openings, and access occupational information with employment projection by state. Here you will find Self-Assessment Resources. These resources are both fun and educational you are encouraged to take as many assessment/evaluation tests as you would like.Self Evaluation Resources:GEMS http://www.clat.psu.edu/gems/other/selfeval.htmlTake the Career Quiz!CareerZoneLearning Styles http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/ilsweb.html Work Keys http://www.cgibin.ncsu.edu/cep-bin/ckbin/ck.pl Career Rosourceshttp://www.support4learning.org.uk/jobsearch/assess.htm Keirsey Temperament Sorter
http://career.missouri.edu/holland/
Click on your Type and you will learn more about yourself. It also lists famous people of the same type and looks at Type in relationships. Personalitytype.com The site of the authors of “Do What you Are” and other popular books using Type, is basically a teaser to get you interested in their books. However, there is some information about your Type, including Career ideas. We also have the above book in our library and Type handouts from that resource in the Career Center! The Keirsey Character Sorter and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter This site has explanations of Personality Type, and lengthy descriptions of the various temperaments. It has tWO interactive tests – the Keirsey Character Sorter and the Keirsey Temperament sorter. This site is a bit hard to use as you have to go to several places within the site to get all the information. http://www.nhes.state.nh.us/elmi/nhcrn/careerplan.htm Great resources 1st - Get To Know Yourself (Assessments)
Career Assessments OnLine A number of assessments are available free of charge on the internet. The Career Key College Board The Career Key Myers-Briggs-16 Career Types Myers-Brigg-Career Examples Holland's Interest Inventory Transferable Skill Survey Employment Search Readiness Inventory A variety of assessment links Kaplan Educational Center Campbell Interest and Skill Survey OnLine Personality Tests http://www.2h.com/personality-tests.html Personality Assessments OnLine Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Type Profiles (support materials for the Keirsey) Personality Type Summaries (support materials for the Keirsey or Myers-Briggs) Keirsey Character Sorter Personality Type.com The Enneagram Life Colors Test Personality Shape Test (for fun!) The Symbol Test (for fun!) Learning Styles Assessments The VARK Index of Learning Styles Learning Styles and Strategies (article) Career and Self-Assessments: Preparing for College here are a few resources. Testing: WebWare SAT Skill Lessons Practice SAT questions with suggestions for test taking strategies. College Board Test Dates Plan at least 6 weeks in advance. SAT Information Extensive information about this college entrance test. SAT Registration Register online. ACT Information This test is becoming a popular choice for many students and widely accepted by colleges. PSAT/SAT Information Preparation Practice makes perfect! Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery This is the military entrance exam (ASVAB) required by all the branches. College Related Information: CollegeEdge Home Page Examine colleges, scholarships, careers, majors and more. Yahoo College Search Use a popular search engine to find a college. Peterson's College Guide A well known resource for comparing colleges. College Board Online Access the organization that sponsors the SAT I and II. NCAA Online Inportant information for students interested in becoming college athletes. New England Board of Higher Education All kinds of helpful information, especially about discounted tuition at out of state public universities for Maine residents. College and Universities Links to lots of homepages. University of Maine System All about the branches of the University of Maine. CollegeView College Search Here is an opportunity to search for a college of your choice. CollegeNET Home Page A college search service. U.S. Two-Year Colleges A comprehensive list of associate degree-granting colleges. Minority Institution Information These colleges cater to students from particular ethnic groups. Study Abroad Programs Directory Interested in traveling to foreign lands? Explore ways to combine school and immersion in a foreign culture. "Fishnet" A comprehensive database of colleges for your search. Financial Aid: Fastweb Search for scholarships online. Yahoo! - Education:Financial Aid Search for scholarships; contact colleges; find out about loans. Yahoo brings it all to one location. The Student Guide The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA Online File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (required by all colleges to receive financial aid). The CSS Profile Certain private colleges require this form in addition to the FAFSA. U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Student Financial Aid Programs Provides general information about the major federal student aid programs, the new tax credits for education expenses, and other federal, state, and private sources of information. Financial Aid Information A comprehensive collection of annotated links to most financial aid resources on the Internet. Demonstrate job seeking skills. Career Mosaic Online database for job search. Tips on job hunting. Job Web Job information posted by the National Association of Colleges. America's Job Bank Search for openings, and access occupational information with employment projection by state.
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