Financial Literacy

 

“Woman will always be dependent until she holds a purse of her own.” ~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton

 


Berkshire Bank

Berkshire Bank logoSite sponsor Berkshire Bank has many important topics offering financial wellness information when you use their consumer-friendly financial literacy program at  www.greenpath.com  


CGF Learn Free

One-stop shopping for free online training and resources for motivated job seekers. Four main areas cover topics such as technology and other skills required by employers, core skills for today’s worker and Reading and Math lessons to help you prepare.

Goodwill Community Foundation provides many free online resources on all aspects of work readiness and job opportunities. Instruction available 24 hours a day. edu.gcfglobal.org/en


 
Grad student Ann Llyod’s blog/resource collection which details her experience and advice for students and recent graduates.
 
Here are a list of some of the most helpful resources below, but be sure to visit StudentSavingsGuide.com for the full list and for a treasure trove of advice for navigating student life!
 
How to Build or Repair Credit
 
How To Get a Good Credit Score
 
Student Resource Guide
 
Best Ways to Get Out of Debt
 
Loan Repayment Calculator
 
 

NYS Department of Labor Career Zones 

Examine key job clusters today in heavy demand by employers and learn skills needed when applying.  Clusters are: Arts and Humanities, Business and Information Systems, Engineering and Technology, Health Studies,  Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and Human and Public Services.

This site enables job seekers of all ages to develop and post their resume and other credentials in a portfolio and to assess themselves as to which job environments can be the best fit for their personality, aptitude and financial needs. It also includes a helpful area on STEM for teens.

Key Job Cluster Areas:

www.careerzone.ny.gov

NYS Department of Labor Job Zone

Official site from NYS Dept of Labor offering current opportunities in a wide variety of jobs statewide.  Jobs are organized by cluster. Or this site allows viewer to see all jobs in a comprehensive list.

Provides job searching opportunities  by counties throughout NYS and also includes postings for upcoming job fairs .

www.jobzone.ny.gov


NYS Capital District Women’s Employment and Resource Center

capital Distict Women's Employment Resource CenterWERC is a non-profit organization that since 1988  has provided quality workforce development services to more than 8,000 women from the New York State Capital Region. These women have lost their source of income due to the death, divorce, separation, disability, or dislocation of a spouse or who are single mothers.

If you are a woman in this region who recently needs some help finding adequate employment to assist you in tough financial times, learn more about how many area women have been helped by WERC.  Offices in Albany and Troy NY. 

www.cdwerc.org


Job Posting Sites of Interest, nationwide

map of the United StatesSome major recognized sites for job seekers.

www.idealist.org  jobs in the not-for-profit sector

www.glassdoor.com

https://us.jobs/

www.Dice.com for tech jobs

www.LinkedIn.com largest professional jobs site

www.LinkUp  jobs listed on company websites only


Niche job sites: Many sites exist to help in specific job seeking areas such as outdoor jobs, health career, financial careers or flexible arrangement jobs

icon representing niche jobs and flex jobsJust a few popular niche job sites:

Outdoor employment: coolworks.com

Health Care jobs: www.healthcarejobsite.com

Finance-related jobs: www.efinancialcareers.com

Jobs with flexible conditions: www.flexjobs.com


NYS Job Opportunities

map of New York StatesLooking  to stay in NYS or move into the Empire State?

www.jobhat.com

www.everyjobforme.com

www.hiringnearyou.com

statejobsny.gov

www.labor.ny.gov career services

NYS Unemployment insurance eligibility, requirements, jobs and filing online.NYS

NYS Unemployment insurance regulations and services:

unemploymentclaims.org/new-york-unemployment

Recent Posts

Educational Success Post

Provides information and key sites that help teachers, parents and students obtain key information helpful to student educational success and personal growth.

NYS Education Department

THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

This section provides a place for NYS teachers, parents and students to learn the official regulations currently governing P-12 education

www.nysed.gov/next-generation-learning-standards Explore current learning standards Language and Math

www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction

Find curriculum and resources for all K-12 subject areas

Inclusion of specialized programs such as High School Equivalency, adult ed., career and tech. higher ed

Other: www.nysed.gov

assessment, exam s schedules, diploma requirements, etc.

 


Support for Girls and Teens

Girls Empowerment Sites-So girls can be all they can be

Fearlesslygirl.com

Anti-bullying site for girls with school programs for North America

newmoon.com

Girls’ online magazine for 8-14 year olds to help “raise strong girls in an unequal world”

Girlscantwhat.com

Sheheroes.org

Encourages girls to pursue careers in science, math and technology

Hghw.org  Hardy girls, healthy Women

Mygirltalk.org

Leadership training for girls with peer to peer mentoring programs

Educationinggirlsmatters.org

Supporting girls’ education internationally.

L’oreal USA for women in science

http://www.lorealusa.com/csr-commitments/l%E2%80%99or%C3%A9al-usa-for-women-in-science-program

Targeting Teens: FB only


Teacher Lead/Students Soar

Sharing evidence and practitioner-based learning strategies that empower you to improve K-12 education

Edutopia.org


You and Your BOCES district. Locate unique educational experiences in non-traditional programs to assist students in program choices in your area

 

hfmboces.org

Sample: The HFM BOCES District serves 15 school districts in the area of our Stanton Hometown Association.

fmcc.edu

Specialized offerings such as PTECH, Adult Education Services, Smart Scholars, College in the High School and programs at FM Community College


Finding credible news sources

Locating the most Reliable and Credible Sources for Students

Sources for Students

https://www.educationworld.com/ultimate-guide-teaching-source-credibility

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/most-reliable-and-credible-sources-for-students

Evaluating internet Resources

eduScapes>tap>topic32

EasyBib>writing- guide>iiresearch

Web Page Credibility Checklist-Wisc. edu>docs>soe-documents>aics

Easybib.com