Major Vocational Education Websites/ Major CTE Websites
A lot of colleges offer career programs that don’t lead to a degree but rather a certificate for the vocational field.
Try dol.gov or doleta.gov/individ/apprent.asp to see what the federal Department of Labor says about vocational education.
Local community colleges often offer many programs in the practical skill occupations.
Professional and trade organizations present free or low-cost webinars in addition to their traditional courses available for a fee.
webinars.newsu.org/archives.php
linkedin.com, go to events, search for events by subject matter or location to find seminars and workshops.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html, office of vocational and adult education
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/index.html, office of vocational and adult education; ovae.
dol.gov/dol/topic/training/onestop.htm, one stop centers
cte.ed.gov
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae?src=mr, office of vocational and adult education.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae?src=mr, us department of education; office of
vocational and adult education.
ed.gov/news/newsletters/ovaeconnection, ovae review; monthly updates.
thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c105:h.r.1853.enr:, carl perkins vocational technical act.
acinet.org/acinet/crl/library.aspx?postval=10&catid=400, career information; state delivery systems.
ed.gov/students/prep/college/consumerinfo, career colleges and technical schools overview.
careertech.org, national association of state directors of career technical education consortium
accsc.org/directorysearch.aspx, accrediting commission on career schools.
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator, college navigator
cc-usa.org, community college search.
petersons.com
nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/college-search.aspx
pathwaystotechnology.org/colleges/index.html, pathways to technology.
constructioneducation.com
ed.gov/policy/sectech/leg/perkins, carl perkins career and technical act of 2006.
nccte.org, national center for career and technical education.
acteonline.org, association of career and technical education.
skillsusa.org, skills usa
doleta.gov/usworkforce, workforce invest act resources.
ncrve.berkeley.edu, national center for research in vocational education, could be defuncy, archive notes.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae?src=mr, office of vocational and adult education.
ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc, what works clearinghouse
achieve.org
acteonline.org, association for career and technical education.
acteonline.org/cteresearch.aspx, career and technical education faqs.
acteonline.org/cteresearch.aspx, what is career and technical education.
alltradeschools.com
bls.gov, Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
careerclusters.org
careeredu.com
careeronestop.org/competencymodel/learncm.aspx, competency model clearinghouse.
cedefop.europa.eu/en/identifying-skills-needs/index.aspx, identifying skills needs.
certificates.gradschools.com
cord.org, center for occupational research & development.
cord.org/center-and-network-coordination-projects, tech prep; national career pathways network.
corestandards.org/standards, core common standards standards.
cte.ed.gov
cte.ed.gov/accountability/coreindicators.cfm?, core indicators of performance.
cte.ed.gov/nationalinitiatives/localstudyimplementation.cfm, career clusters and programs of study.
cte.ed.gov/stategrants/stateprofiles.cfm, perkins iv transitional plans and state directory.
cteresource.org/library, cte resource center and library.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae, office of vocational and adult education.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html, office of vocational and adult education.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte, career and technical education
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/vso.html, career and technical student organizations.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/proginit.html, vocational education programs and initiatives.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vocational_education, vocational education overview
expertrating.com, skills certification in over 50 skill areas.
law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode20/usc_sec_20_00002301-000-.html, purpose of career and technical education.
nationalskillscoalition.org
nccte.org
careerinfonet.org/edutraining, education and training finder
pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/esorgvocation
schoolsintheusa.com
skillsdevelopment.org.uk/default.aspx?page=360, benefits of vocational skills.
techschooldirectory.com
tradeschoolworld.com
unevoc.unesco.org/tviki_front.php, tvet glossary.
uschamber.com/cwp/default.htm, center for workforce preparation.
worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/technology
wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/programs/erod/org_list.cfm?category_id=vte, state directors of vocational education.
ed.gov/about/contacts/state, state resources for vocational education.
ed.gov/rschstat/eval/sectech/nave/reports.html, national assessment of vocational
education.
acteonline.org, association of career and technical education.
skillsusa.org
calpro-online.org/eric/index.asp, eric clearinghouse on adult, career and vocational education; archives.
doleta.gov/usworkforce, workforce investment act resources.
doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/act.cfm, workforce investment act.
doleta.gov/usworkforce/whatsnew.cfm, what's new in workforce investment.
Office of Vocational & Adult Education
U.S. Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, Sw
Washington, Dc 20202-7242
ed.gov/offices/ovae
Acccrediting Commission Of
Career Schools & Colleges of Technology
2101 Wilson Blvd.
#302
Arlington, Va 22201
703-336-6850
Fax: 703-247-4533
info@accsct.org
accsct.org
Info on many vocational type of programs;
cosmetology, jewelcrafting, medical fields, etc.
American Assn. For
Vocational Instructional Materials
Driftmier Engineering Center
Athens, Ga 30602
404-542-2586
Catalog of programs.
American Vocational Assn.
2020 14th St.
Arlington, Va 22201
800-826-9972
703-522-6121
703-683-3111
Fax: 703-683-7424
avaonline.org
Could help you with vocational schools in your area.
Assn. For International
Practical Training
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
#250
Columbia, Md 21044-3510
410-997-2200
Fax: 410-992-3924
aipt@aipt.org
aipt.org
Free booklet Solutions for the Global Marketplace.
Career College Association
Accrediting Commission For Trade And Technical Schools
750 1st St. Ne
#980
Washington, DC 20002
202-659-2460
202-336-6780
acics.org.
The Career College Assn. distributes the Handbook Of Accredited Private Trade And Technical Schools, which lists schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission For Trade And Technical Schools. Try to get it at the library or write them for a copy.
Distance Education & Training Council
1601 18th St. Nw
Washington, Dc 20009
202-234-5100
Fax: 202-332-1386
detc.org
Correspondence courses. Write for free list of both vocational academic home study correspondence schools so that you can beware of the nonaccredited ones.
Eric Clearinghouse On Adult, Career &
Vocational Education
Ohio State University
1900 Kenny Rd.
Columbus, Oh 43210
614-486-3655
800-848-4815
ed.gov/pubs/pubdb
ericaveomagnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
Information about adult, career and vocational
education.
International Technology Education Assn.
1914 Association Dr.
#201
Reston, Va 20191-1539
703-860-2100
Fax: 703-860-0353
ite@iris.org
iteawww.org
For those interested in being technology teachers.
Minnesota Curriculum Services Center
3554 White Bear Ave.
White Bear Lake, Mn 55110
800-652-9024
612-770-3943
Free catalog describing vocational trades booklets.
National Association of Trade
and Technical Schools
Pob 799
Rockville, MD 20848-0799
301-460-6875
Handbook of Trade and Technical Careers and Training.
National Center For Research
In Vocational Education
Uc/ Berkeley
2030 Addison St.
#500
Berkeley, Ca 94720-1674
800-762-4093
ncrve.berkeley.edu
Free booklets.
National Occupational
Competency Testing Institute
Nocti
500 N. Bronson Ave.
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Mi 49307
616-796-4699
800-334-6283
nocti.org
They offer tests in the vocational trades to determine whether people know enough about the trade to be certified without having to go to school. Some of the areas they cover are autobody repair, electronics, mechanical drafting, food preparation and upholstering. The tests are multiple choice and range in cost from $12.50 to $150. They also offer workshops.
Vocational Biographies
Pob 31
Saulk Center, Mn 56378-0031
800-255-0752
Fax: 320-352-5546
vocbio@aol.com
Vocational Biographies, pamphlets describing
over 900 different vocations. Request the
Biographies Career Library Index.
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Pob 3000
1401 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, Va 22075.
General information about trades and education
programs for them.
Vocational Studies Center
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
321 Educational Science Bldg.
025 W. Johnson St.
Madison, Wi 53706
608-263-3415
800-334-6283
wisc.edu
Ask for their list of publications.
Major Career School Websites/ Major Career College Websites/ Find a Trade School Websites
Try these formulas:
alltradeschools.com/states_directory/*****.shtml
alltradeschools.com/states_directory/alabama.shtml
alltradeschools.com/states_directory/mississippi.shtml
education-portal.com/articles/*****_(**)_colleges,_trade_schools,_and_universities.html
education-portal.com/articles/alabama_(al)_colleges,_trade_schools,_and_universities.html
education-portal.com/articles/new_mexico_(nm)_colleges,_trade_schools,_and_universities.html
citytowninfo.com/places/*****
citytowninfo.com/places/alabama
citytowninfo.com/places/district-of-columbia
ed.gov/students/prep/college/consumerinfo, career colleges and technical schools overview.
ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro13.shtm, choosing a career or vocational school.
bedford.k12.ma.us/bhs/counsel/planning_notebook.html, college and career planning notebook.
accsc.org/DirectorySearch.aspx
accsct.org, accrediting commission on
career schools.
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator, select program type like architecture and related technologies, construction trades, engineering and related technologies, precision production trades, mechanics and repairers
careeronestop.org/wiaprovidersearch.asp, each state provides a list of eligible workforce training providers
careeronestop.org/training/trainingeduhome.asp petersons.com/ugchannel/code/searches/srchcrit1.asp, select the major to search for construction related training programs like construction trades, precision production trades, mechanics and repairers, engineering and engineering technologies or
communications.
accsc.org/directorysearch.aspx, career and tech school finder.
careerinfonet.org/edutraining, education and training finder; career one stop
studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder, college finder; find the right college for you.
dir.yahoo.com/business_and_economy/business_to_business/training_and_development/career_specific, career specific training & schools
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator, college navigator
ersys.com, earth resource system; browse for schools
pathwaystotechnology.org/fields
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