Helpful Resources
We know your time is limited and keeping up-to-date with today and tomorrow's technology trends can be daunting. To help you assist your students with career and college planning, financial aid and to encourage women in technology fields be sure to check out the links we have put together for you.
- Financial Aid Cyber Support
- Career and Technology Links for Girls & Women
- Corporate Sites
- Other Valuable Sites
Financial Aid Cyber Support
Share these sites with your students…
Financial Aid Information Page
www.finaid.org
A free, comprehensive and objective guide to student financial aid. Sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA.) Provides free scholarship searches through both Canadian and U.S. databases.
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
The Internet's largest free scholarship search. The site utilizes a personalized profile to match a student's specific skills, abilities and interests to a database of more than 275,000 scholarships. Includes a free mailbox for updated information. More than 30,000 students access this site daily.
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Career and Technology Links for Girls & Women
Be sure to visit these web sites especially created for women…
Girls Inc.
www.girlsinc.org
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. This web site features innovative programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
The National Association of Women Business Owners
www.nawbo.org
A broad-based information resource for students as well as professionals.
Women In Technology International
www.witi.com
WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. This is an excellent resource for young women students who may be interested in a technology-based career.
Expect the Best From a Girl
www.academic.org
Expectations and experiences from family and community members are more likely to influence girls' decisions than their innate abilities. This site includes resources, career information, role models and suggestions for parents on how to support and encourage girls to achieve and succeed in life.
Center for Children & Technology
www.edc.org/CCT
The CCT investigates how technology can make a difference in children’s classrooms, schools and communities. This site includes informative research, publications and programs designed to help teachers use technology-rich materials to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.
A Girl's World
www.agirlsworld.com
A rich interactive online magazine designed for girls, by girls, this site includes classes, programs and a range of materials that encourage and empower teens and tweens (7-17 years old) to be active and independent members of their community.
National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science
www.iwitts.com
IWITTS provides the tools to successfully integrate women into male-dominated careers such as technology and law enforcement. The site offers a range of resources, including training and best practices for educators, as well as role models, E-jobs and E-mentoring opportunities for women and girls.
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Corporate Sites
Many major corporations have sections of their web site dedicated to helping educators and students. Check out the sites listed below and/or chare them with your students.
Accenture
http://accenture.com/careers/global/
This site has an extensive career section where users can explore opportunities at Accenture based on geographic location, skill set or workforce practice area.
Eastman Kodak Co.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/member/ProPass
/education/educationIndex.jhtml?id=0.1.14.36&lc=en
Through Kodak’s Professional Education Program (ProPass) educators can access workshops, mentorship opportunities, product information and resources to guide students interested in a photography career. In addition, articles and tips educate and inspire students to enhance their skills and explore this exciting career path.
Edutopia Online: The George Lucas Educational Foundation
www.glef.org
GLEF is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and encourages innovation in schools. Here you can access innovative teaching and learning methods in K-12 schools through a variety of media, including a magazine, an e-newsletter, CD-ROMs, DVDs, books, workshops and more. This site features links to related grant-making organizations.
IBM
http://www.ibm.com/industries/education/
IBM for Education provides a broad array of solutions and resources for K-12 educators to enhance students’ learning experiences, improve operational efficiencies and transform the teaching environment through innovative IT infrastructures.
Intel Corp.
www.intel.com/education
Intel's Educational Initiative delivers a wide range of professional development resources for K-12 educators, including training programs, online tools, and references developed by teachers, for teachers. The site also offers extensive information about learning with technology, higher education, grants and scholarships, as well as national education conferences.
Microsoft Corp.
http://www.microsoft.com/education
Working closely with worldwide education communities, Microsoft has developed technology, tools, programs and solutions to help address education challenges while improving teaching and learning opportunities. This is an extensive site where you will find a special section for K-12 education, including lesson plans and classroom activities, discounts, student and teacher training resources, grants, and seminar schedules.
Motorola
http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=48-159
Motorola is committed to strengthening primary and secondary education, as well as institutions of higher learning. This site links Motorola’s education-related programs as well as grants available through Motorola Foundation.
Nortel
http://www.nortellearnit.org/
This site highlights Nortel K-12 programs and resources for educators and students. Topics include lessons plans and guides, technology skills-building videos, and resources and best practices,
Starbucks
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/foundation.asp
Find information on grants through the Starbucks Foundation.
Xerox Corp.
http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&ed_
name=Careers_University_Internships&Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US
This site offers students information about working at Xerox, possible career paths, internship and scholarship opportunities, and events.
Other Valuable Sites to Share with Students
Vocabulary University
www.vocabulary.com
A fun and effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT exams.
The Princeton Review
www.princetonreview.com
Comprehensive information and services for college preparation. Explore careers, majors, colleges, financial options and more.
Department of Education E-math
www.ed.gov/pubs/emath
This site is a guide of e-mail based volunteer programs designed to help students master mathematics, science and technology.
Sites for Your Continued Education
T.H.E. Institute
www.thejournal.com
Technological Horizons in Education Institute specializes in on-line professional development courses. This site is dedicated to meeting educator needs and includes monthly special reports and information on grants and distance learning.
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Sites current at time of publication, may change without notice.
