College and Career Readiness

scholarships and financial aid

• Filling out FAFSA

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  FinAid.org

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  Studentaid.ed

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  College Scholarships.com

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  FastWeb

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  Scholarships.com

finding a job

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  Career Builder

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  Occupational Outlook Handbook

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  Brainfuse JobNow
  
  Brainfuse JobNow is designed to support every step of the job search process, featuring live online coaches who assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews, as well as supplemental content including templates, career assessment exams, and more. Live job assistance from Brainfuse's experts are available from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST. This resource is accessible at the Learning Centers and at the Business & Career Center. Please note that you will need to create a username and password.
  Only in library branches Brooklyn Public Library
  

• Career Cruising
  
  Interactive career guidance resource in English and in Spanish. Users can find help with occupational assessment, career exploration, educational planning, and portfolio development. Learn how to use this resource by watching a video.
  Library card required from Brooklyn Public Library

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  Glassdoor.com
  
  Career and workplace community where users can find and anonymously share salary details about careers and jobs for specific employers. Find interview reviews describing company culture.
  Free & accessible anywhere

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  Lynda.com

• Online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Video courses are delivered by engaging instructors who are experts in their fields, with certificates for completion of courses. Lynda.com mobile app is available to BPL cardholders with their library card number and PIN. To learn more about using this resource for business, check out this video tutorial.

• Library card required Brooklyn Public Library

• Mometrix eLibrary
  
  Unlimited access to test preparation materials for over 1,000 different standardized exams. Access study guides and practice questions for exams including the GED, SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, Praxis, TOEFL, career and technical certification.
  Library card required Brooklyn Public Library

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Vocations, Careers, and Technical Education Collection

Articles and other documents from hundreds of publications, ranging from general career guides to more specialized industry journals. Users can also listen to the articles or have them translated in various world languages. From the New York State Online Virtual Library database collection.
Free & accessible anywhere in NY state