College And Career Resources

Premium Resources

Foundation Grants to Individuals (Available at Central Library Only)

Find sources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards and other financial support for individuals.

Gale Courses

Free, online, instructor-led courses on a variety of topics such as business, computer applications, college prep and technology. A valid library card is required to register.*

Learning Express Library

Interactive practice exams as well as a Job and Career Center. Include TAKS, GED, SAT, civil service, ASVAB, law enforcement, real estate and basic skills tests.*

A vast library of video tutorials covering software, technology, and business skills taught by recognized industry experts. Lynda Library provides 24/7 access to online learning to help you achieve personal and professional goals. If you need to reset your Lynda.com password please call Lynda at 888-335-9632 Monday--Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, or Saturday--Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm. *

Optimal Resume

Helps you conduct your job search with resume and cover letter builders and allows you to post them online. Also includes a skills assessment test and interview prep videos.* Please note: Starting July 1^st we will no longer have a subscription to Optimal Resume. If you have created documents using this resource they will no longer be available. Please save copies of the documents you wish to keep either by saving them to your computer, memory stick, Cloud account, or by printing copies.

Vocational & Career Collection

This collection provides full text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals.*

Recommended Websites

Braintrack University Index

Links to colleges and universities worldwide.

CareerOneStop

Wage and salary information, career resources, and job bank for employers and job seekers.

CareerZone

Career and resume information for grades 6-12.

College Board

Dates and registration for the SAT. Information about colleges and subject majors.

College Navigator

Colleges and universities by location, type of institution and areas of study.

College Possible

Advice on preparing for college, choosing the right college, and getting financial aid.

FAFSA

Submit your federal financial aid application electronically.

FAFSA School Codes

Search or verify federal school codes

FinAid

A comprehensive financial aid information website.

GRE Online

Dates and registration for the the GRE.

Monster.com

Comprehensive international online job search and recruitment site. Resume posting and relocation material available.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Job outlook information for hundreds of occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Open Education Database

Open Education Database is a comprehensive collection of online college rankings and free courses online.

Peterson's Real Guide to Colleges and Universities

Information about colleges, graduate school, financial aid, careers, private secondary schools, and much more.

Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator

Finding the right way to pay for college just got easier with Sallie Mae's Education Investment Planner. This free online tool offers easy-to-follow guidance on paying for college based on your budget and financial goals.