Are you interested in exploring a Business/Education Partnership and ways you can share your Career knowledge and expertise with students and schools?  Are you wanting to explore Current Industry Trends & Resources, working with Youth in the Workplace, as well as getting the word out about Job Openings in your Business/Industry?  The links below can provide ideas and resources that may be of help to you:

BUSINESS/EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS links:

http://www.edutopia.org/search/node/Business%20Education%20Partnerships  -  EDUTOPIA offers practical, hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools.

http://www.cord.org/business-education-partnerships  --  Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)

http://www.uschamber.com/icw/default  --  Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) is the non-profit, non-partisan, 501(c)3 affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  ICW promotes the rigorous educational standards and effective job training systems needed to preserve the strength of America's greatest economic resource -- its workforce.

http://cte.ed.gov/acrn/ncdg.htm  --  The National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG) help educators, career development professionals and community leaders develop high-quality career development programs for youth and adults nationwide.

YOUTH IN THE WORKPLACE links:

http://www.shastacareerconnections.net/products/employerguide.pdf  --  STC-3 Employer's Guide to Youth in the Workplace -- Laws, Regulations & Guidelines

http://www.ncset.org/publications/essentialtools/flsa/default.asp  --  Handbook for Implementing a Comprehensive Work-Based Learning Program according to the Fair Labor Standards Act

INDUSTRY TRENDS & RESOURCES links:

http;//www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov  --  California Labor Market Information

http://online.onetcenter.org  --  O*NET Online, making occupational information interactive & accessible

http://www.norcalink.com  --  Shasta County Labor Market Information  --  Trends, Wages & Resources for Shasta County Job Seekers

GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT JOB OPENINGS links:

http://www.jobbankinfo.org  --  America's Job Bank for Job Seekers & Employers to post & search job listings, resumes, applications, etc.

http://www.caljobs.ca.gov  --  California's Internet System for linking Employer job listings and Job Seeker resumes

http://www.monster.com  --  Monster.com Job Search Site

http://www.thesmartcenter.biz  --  Redding's SMART Business Resource Center

http://www.reddingjobs.com  --  Redding's site for Local Job Listings

RESOURCES FOR WORKING WITH CHALLENGED EMPLOYEES links:

http://www.jan.wvu.edu  --  The Job Accommodation Network site

http://www.ncfy.com  --  National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth