FEDERAL

America's Literacy Directory (ALD) - A national database of literacy programs is available via the Worldwide Web and the Institute for Literacy's toll-free number. ALD connects employers, learners, volunteers, social service providers to current information about literacy program in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Eastern Lincs (A Service of National Institute for Literacy) - This is one of five regional sites that make up the National Institute for Literacy's (NIFL's) comprehensive electronic communication and information system. This system provides a link to both national and regional resource materials for adult literacy practitioners and students. In addition, links to state adult education agencies and their representative agencies in the region can also be accessed at this site.

National Association Workforce Boards (NAWB) - NAWB represents business-led Workforce Boards that plan and oversee state and local workforce development and job training programs. Our members are volunteers working in their communities to create a more highly skilled workforce. Workforce Boards consist of public and private sector members who are leading the way in workforce development so that America can remain competitive in the global marketplace. The skills of the workforce provide the basis for all economic growth and development. Workforce Boards are local employer-led partnerships charged with developing a workforce development system from disparate education, job training, and employment programs in each local community.

National Governors Association (NGA) - This web site provides a collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials. The NGA Center for Best Practices focuses on state innovations and best practices on issues that range from education and health to technology, welfare reform, and the environment. NGA also provides management and technical assistance to both new and incumbent governors.

National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - This institute is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate nation in the 21st century. NIFL's mission is to ensure that the highest quality of literacy services is available to adults. The Institute serves as a focal point for public and private activities that support the development of high quality regional, state, and national literacy services.

National Skills Standard Board - The NSSB is attempting to build a voluntary national system of skill standards, assessments and certifications that will enhance the ability of the united states workforce to compete effectively in a global economy. Information on this system can found at this web site.

US Department of Labor - Information about labor activities such as employment, unemployment, employers, wages, among others, can be accessed on this site.

US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration - This web site is designed to direct adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce development professions to information on employment and training programs.

US Workforce.Org - "Gateway to the Workforce Investment Act". This web site is designed to provide answers to current and emerging questions about the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act. It represents an unprecedented collaboration between public and private sector groups and individuals to provide access to workforce information and resources and to apply that information toward innovative and effective partnerships and programs.

STATE

Center for Occupational Employment Information (COEI) - As a state agency, COEI had developed this web site that tends to the occupational information needs of vocational education and employment and training program managers and policy makers and the career development needs of youth and adults.

Garden State Employment & Training Association (GSETA) -GSETA is a statewide professional organization for the directors and administrators of New Jersey's Service Delivery Areas, Workforce Investment Boards and other locally delivered employment and training initiatives.

The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Edward J. Bloustein School of Policy and Public Planning, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a research and policy organization devoted to transforming the workforce development system at the local, state, and federal levels. The Center provides an independent source of analysis for reform and innovation in policy-making and employs cutting-edge research and evaluation projects to identify best practices in workforce development and employment and workplace policy. The Heldrich Center is dedicated to educating business, policymakers, union leaders, academia, the media, and the public about the workforce development system and its role in our changing economy and workplaces.

Labor Market Information (Fast Facts)- This web site from the New Jersey Department of labor's Office of Labor Planning and Analysis provide the economic facts and labor market information needed by business leaders, educators, public administrations and other decision makers to help them make the right choices

New Jersey Training Sources - This web site provides the opportunity for an individual to view schools offering training in various areas.

One EASE E-Link - An unique collaboration of state, county, private an nonprofit human service providers delivering social, health, and employment services online can be found on this web site.

School-to-Careers - This web site provides information on how the state and their partners are bring together efforts at education reform worker preparation and economic development to create a system to prepare youth for the high wage, high skill careers of today's and tomorrow's global economy.

Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network - This web site provides information for job seekers and employers. There is information on career exploration as well as other resources for employment and training information.