The U.S. Government
Official Web Portal
http://www.firstgov.gov
Spanish version: http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/index.shtml
On FirstGov.gov, you can search more than 186 million web pages
from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia
and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on
commercial websites. FirstGov has the most comprehensive search
of government anywhere on the Internet.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) http://uscis.gov
The USCIS or former the Immigration and Naturalization Service
is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since March
1, 2003.
U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://stats.bls.gov
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition. http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized
source of career information, designed to provide valuable
assistance to individuals making decisions about their future
work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes
what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training
and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects
in a wide range of occupations.
Statistical Abstract of the United States http://www.census.gov/statab/www
The National Data Book contains a collection of statistics on
social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected
international data are also included. The Abstract is also your
Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other
Federal agencies, and private organizations.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
(CMS) is
a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) was established
in February 2000 as the result of a merger of the Consumer Information
Center (CIC) and the Federal Information Center (FIC).
Established in 1970 as a separately funded operation within the
U.S. General Services Administration, the Federal Citizen Information
Center (FCIC) helps federal agencies and departments develop,
promote, and distribute useful information to the public.
National Center for Education Statistic
http://nces.ed.gov
Great source of the information about education in the US. You
can find statistical data about your local schools as well.
Office of Migration & Refugee Services. United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops.
http://www.nccbuscc.org/mrs
AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired
Persons)
http://www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing
the needs and interests of persons 50 and older.
America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us
Job seekers can post their resume and search for job openings
automatically. Employers can post job listings, create customized
job orders, and search resumes automatically to find the right
people.
America's Career InfoNet (ACINet)
http://www.acinet.org
Using this web site you can:
Learn about typical wages and employment trends across
occupations and industries.
Check education, knowledge, skills and abilities against requirements for most
occupations.
Search for employer contact information nationwide, cost of living data, and
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America's Service Locator (ASL)
http://www.servicelocator.org
America's Service Locator is a partnership between the US Department
of Labor, state governments and local agencies to provide a comprehensive
database of service providers accessible via phone or the Internet
to the public. Use of the database is free of charge and directs
customers to a range of services available in their area: unemployment
benefits, job training, youth programs, seminars, education opportunities,
disabled or older worker programs and much, much more.
Cost of living and salary comparison
http://www.bestplaces.net/col/
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html
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