LINKS AND RESOURCES

Accounting Resource LInks:

Information about careers in certified public accounting and about CPA standards and examinations may be obtained from:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Harborside Financial Center, 201 Plaza III, Jersey City, NJ 07311-3881. Homepage: http://www.aicpa.org

Information on careers in management accounting and the CMA designation may be obtained from:

Institute of Management Accountants, 10 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645-1760. Homepage: http://www.imanet.org

Information on the Accredited in Accountancy/Accredited Business Accountant, Accredited Tax Advisor, or Accredited Tax Preparer designations may be obtained from:

National Society of Accountants and the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, 1010 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Homepage: http://www.nsacct.org

Information on careers in internal auditing and the CIA designation may be obtained from:

The Institute of Internal Auditors, 249 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201. Homepage: http://www.theiia.org

Information on careers in information systems auditing and the CISA designation may be obtained from:

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association, 3701 Algonquin Rd., Suite 1010, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Homepage: http://www.isaca.org

For information on accredited programs in accounting and business, contact:

American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, 605 Old Ballas Rd., Suite 220, St. Louis, MO 63141. Homepage: http://www.aacsb.edu

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Administrative Support and Office Technology Resource Links:

For information about careers in facilities management, contact:

International Facility Management Association, 1 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77046-0194. Homepage: http://www.IFMA.org

For information about the certified administrative manager designation, contact:

Institute of Certified Professional Managers, James Madison University, College of Business, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Homepage:
http://cob.jmu.edu/icpm/

For information about compensation of administrative managers, contact:

AMS Foundation, 350 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 360, Chicago, IL 60661. Homepage: http://www.amsf.org

For information on the Certified Professional Secretary designation, contact:

Professional Secretaries International, P.O. Box 20404, Kansas City, MO 64195-0404. Homepage: http://www.iaap-hq.org

For information on training and certification programs in mail systems management, contact:

Mail Systems Management Association, J.A.F. Building, P.O. Box 2155, New York, NY 10116-2155. Homepage: http://www.msmanational.org

General information about tellers and other banking occupations, training opportunities, and the banking industry is available from:

American Bankers Association, 1120 Connecticut Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Homepage: http://www.aba.com/default.htm

For information on a career as a medical transcriptionist, visit AAMT's Internet site or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

American Association for Medical Transcription, P.O. Box 576187, Modesto, CA 95357. Homepage: http://www.aamt.org/

For information about careers, training, and certification in court reporting, contact:

National Court Reporters Association, 8224 Old Courthouse Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. Homepage: http://www.verbatimreporters.com

Information on the Accredited Legal Secretary and Certified Professional Legal Secretary designations is available from:

National Association of Legal Secretaries, 2448 East 81st St., Suite 3400, Tulsa, OK 74137-4238. Homepage: http://www.nals.org

Information on the Board Certified Civil Trial Legal Secretary designation can be obtained from:

Legal Secretaries International Inc., 8902 Sunnywood Dr., Houston, TX 77088-3729. Homepage: http://www.compassnet.com/legalsec

General information on a career as a paralegal can be obtained from:

Standing Committee on Legal Assistants, American Bar Association, 750 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611.
Legal Researcher Reference at Wilkins Legal Institute - http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/legalassistants/home.html

For information on certification of paralegals, schools that offer training programs in a specific State, and standards and guidelines for paralegals, contact:

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., 1516 South Boston St., Suite 200, Tulsa, OK 74119. Homepage: http://www.nala.org

Information on a career as a paralegal, schools that offer training programs, the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam, and local paralegal associations can be obtained from:

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, P.O. Box 33108, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Information on careers, training programs, and job postings for paralegals are available at the following Internet site: http://www.paralegals.org
Information on paralegal training programs, including the pamphlet "How to Choose a Paralegal Education Program," may be obtained from:

American Association for Paralegal Education, P.O. Box 40244, Overland Park, KS 66204.

Information on acquiring a job as a paralegal specialist with the Federal Government may be obtained from the Office of Personnel Management through a telephone-based system:

Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call (912) 757-3000 (TDD 912 744-2299). That number is not toll-free and charges may result. Information also is available from their Internet site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

For information on a career as an electronic research technician, contact:

Society of Research Administrators (SRA) Home Page - http://www.usc.edu/hsc/nml/e-resources/info/grantsweb.html

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Agricultural Science Resource Links:

Information on careers in agricultural science is available from:

American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, 677 S. Segoe Rd., Madison, WI 53711-1086.
Food and Agricultural Careers for Tomorrow, Purdue University, 1140 Agricultural Administration Bldg., West Lafayette, IN 47907-1140.

For information on careers in food technology, write to:

Institute of Food Technologists, Suite 300, 221 N. LaSalle St., Chicago IL 60601.

For information on careers in entomology, contact:

Entomological Society of America, 9301 Annapolis Rd., Lanham, MD 20706, Attn: Public Relations Coordinator.

Information on acquiring a job as an agricultural scientist with the Federal Government may be obtained from:

The Office of Personnel Management, through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number, or call (912) 757-3000 (TDD 912-744-2299). That number is not toll-free and charges may result. Information also is available from their Internet site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

Information about training and other aspects of meat technology, contact:

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, 1775 K St. NW., Washington, DC 20006.

For information on a career as a specific type of Federal inspector or compliance officer, a Federal department or agency that employs them may be contacted directly. Information on obtaining a job with the Federal Government may be obtained from:

The Office of Personnel Management, through a telephone based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call (912) 757-3000 (TDD (912) 744-2299). The number is not toll free and charges may result. Information also is available from their internet site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

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Animal Care Technology Resource Links:

For more information on careers in veterinary medicine and a list of U.S. schools and colleges of veterinary medicine, send a letter-size, self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

American Veterinary Medical Association, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360. Homepage: http://www.avma.org/

For information on veterinary education, write to:

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, 1101 Vermont Ave. NW., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20005. Homepage: http://www.aavmc.org/vetlinks.htm

For information on the Federal agencies that employ veterinarians and a list of addresses for each agency, write to:

National Association of Federal Veterinarians, 1101 Vermont Ave. NW., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20005. Homepage: http://users.erols.com/nafv/

For information about farrier certification, contact:

American Farriers Association, 4059 Iron Works Pike, lexington, KY 40511-8434, (606)233-7411. Homepage: http://www.americanfarriers.org

For more information on jobs in animal caretaking and control, and the animal shelter and control personnel training program, write to:

The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037-1598.
National Animal Control Association, P.O. Box 480851, Kansas City, MO 64148-0851.

To obtain a listing of State-licensed grooming schools, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

National Dog Groomers Association of America, Box 101, Clark, PA 16113.

For information on training and certification of kennel staff and owners, contact:

American Boarding Kennels Association, 1702 E.Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. (719)667-1600, FAX (719)667-0116
Homepage: http://www.abka.com Email address: rochell@abka.com

For information on laboratory animal technicians and certification, contact:

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 70 Timber Creek Dr., Cordova, TN 38018-4233. FAX (901) 753-0046.
Homepage: http://www.aalas.org E-mail address: info@aalas.org

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Automotive Technology Resource Links:

A list of certified automotive mechanic training programs may be obtained from:

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, 13505 Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon, VA 22071-3415.

Information on automobile manufacturer sponsored 2-year associate degree programs in automotive service technology may be obtained from:

Ford ASSET Program, Ford Customer Service Division, Fairlane Business Park III, 1555 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101 or by calling (800) 272-7218.
Chrysler Dealer Apprenticeship Program, National C.A.P. Coordinator, CIMS 423-21-06, 26001 Lawrence Ave., Center Line, MI 48015, or by calling (800) 626-1523.
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program, National College Coordinator, General Motors Service Technology Group, MC 480-204-001, 30501 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, MI 48090, or by calling (800) 828-6860.

Information on how to become a certified automotive mechanic is available from:

ASE, 13505 Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon, VA 22071-3415.

For general information about the work of automotive mechanics, write:

Automotive Service Association, Inc., 1901 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021-5732.
Automotive Service Industry Association, 25 Northwest Point, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1035.
National Automobile Dealers Association, 8400 Westpark Dr., McLean, VA 22102

For a directory of accredited private trade and technical schools that offer programs in automotive technician training, write:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.

For a list of public automotive mechanic training programs, contact:

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, P.O. Box 3000, 1401 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 22075.

Information about jobs in a particular airline may be obtained by writing to the personnel manager of the company. For general information about aircraft mechanics, write to:

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association, 1200 18th St. NW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20036.
Aviation Career Information from the FAA: http://www.aviationeducation.org/PAMA.htm

For general information about a career as a diesel mechanic, write:

Automotive Service Industry Association, 25 Northwest Point, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1035.
American Trucking Associations, Inc., Maintenance Council, 2200 Mill Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314-4677.
Kenworth Truck Company, Service Coordinator, 700 East Gate Dr., Suite 325, Mt. Laurel, N. J 08054.
Detroit Diesel, Personnel Director, MS B39, 13400 West Outer Dr., Detroit, MI 48239.

For a directory of accredited private trade and technical schools with training programs for diesel mechanics, contact:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, 13505 Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon, VA 22071-3415.

For a directory of public training programs for diesel mechanics, contact:

Vocational Industry Clubs of America, P. O. Box 3000, 1401 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 22075.

Information on how to become a certified heavy-duty diesel mechanic is available from:

ASE, 13505 Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon, VA 22071-3415.

General information about motorcycle mechanic careers may be obtained from:

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, 2844 West Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
American Motorcycle Institute, 3042 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124 or 1-800-874-0645.

General information about motorboat mechanic careers may be obtained from:

Marine Mechanics Institute, 2844 West Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
American Marine Institute, 3042 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124 or 1-800-874-0645.

General information about small engine mechanic careers may be obtained from:

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, 341 South Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

For a list of public motorcycle, boat, and small-engine mechanic training programs, contact:

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, P.O. Box 3000, 1401 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 22075.

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Career and Employment Resource Links:

Advancing Women - http://www.advancingwomen.com/
Career Magazine - http://www.careermag.com/
CyberCafe's Index to Direct Job Information on the Internet - http://www.cybercafe.cfw.com/jobinfo.htm
JobSmart Career Guides - http://www.jobsmart.org/tools/career/spec-car.htm
National Council for Occupational Education (NCOE) - http://www.NCOEonline.org
TechCareers Annual Salary Surveys - http://www.techweb.com/careers/careerdocs/salary.html
Texas Skill Standards Research and Communications Project - http://www.coe.tamu.edu/~ehrd/skills/old.htm
Texas State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee - http://www.soicc.state.tx.us
America's Job Bank (Nationwide Job Listings ) - http://www.ajb.dni.us/
Army Civilian Personnel Online - http://www.cpol.army.mil/
Austin 360 Classifieds - http://www.austin360.com/classifi/adtop.htm
Career Monthly Interactive - http://www.careermonthly.com/directories/job_sites/
FedWorld U.S. Government Jobs Search Engine - http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html
Governor's Job Bank (Job Listings with the State of Texas) - http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/gvjb/gvjb.html
Job Listings in the Telecom Corridor - http://www.ejobs.com/TelecomCorridor/default.asp
The Monster Board (Nationwide Job Listings) - http://www.monster.com/
Office of Personnel Management ((OPM) Guide to Federal Jobs - http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Online Career Center - http://www.occ.com/
Texas Workforce Commission Job Express (Private Industry Job Listings ) - http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/jobx/express.html

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Culinary Arts and Food Service Technology Resource Links:

For general career information and a directory of accredited private trade and technical schools offering programs in restaurant and food service management, write to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.

Career information about chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers, as well as a directory of 2- and 4-year colleges that offer courses or programs that prepare persons for food service careers, is available from:

The National Restaurant Association, 1200 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036-3097.

For information on the American Culinary Federation's apprenticeship and certification programs for cooks, as well as a list of accredited culinary programs, send a self addressed, stamped envelope to:

American Culinary Federation, P.O. Box 3466, St. Augustine, FL 32085.

For general information on hospitality careers, write to:

Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, 1200 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036-3097.

For general career information and a directory of accredited private career and technical schools offering programs in the culinary arts, write to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.

A guide to careers in restaurants, a list of 2- and 4-year colleges that have food service programs, and information on scholarships to those programs is available from:

National Restaurant Association, 1200 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036-3097.

For general information on hospitality careers, write to:

Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, 1200 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036-3097.

For general career information and a directory of private career colleges and schools that offer training for bartender and other food and beverage service jobs, write to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.

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Dental Technology Resource Links:

For information on dentistry as a career and a list of accredited dental schools, contact:

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.
American Association of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Homepage: http://www.ada.org

The American Dental Association will also furnish a list of State boards of dental examiners. Persons interested in practicing dentistry should obtain the requirements for licensure from the board of dental examiners of the State in which they plan to work.

For information on a career in dental hygiene and the educational requirements to enter this occupation, contact:

Division of Professional Development, American Dental Hygienists' Association, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Homepage:http://www.adha.org

For information about accredited programs and educational requirements, contact:

Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1814, Chicago, IL 60611. Homepage: http://www.ada.org
The State Board of Dental Examiners in each State can supply information on licensing requirements.

Information about career opportunities, scholarships, accredited dental assistant programs, and requirements for certification is available from:

Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1814, Chicago, IL 60611. Homepage: http://www.ada.org
Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., 216 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.

For information about a career as a dental assistant and schools offering training, contact:

National Association of Health Career Schools, 750 First St. NE., Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002. FAX: (202) 842-1565 E-mail: NAHCS@aol.com

For a list of accredited programs in dental laboratory technology, contact:

Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Homepage: http://www.ada.org
General information on grants and scholarships is available from dental technology schools.

For information on career opportunities in commercial laboratories, contact:

National Association of Dental Laboratories, 555 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314.

For information on requirements for certification, contact:

National Board for Certification in Dental Technology, 555 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314.

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Dietetic Technology Resource Links:

For a list of academic programs, scholarships, and other information about dietetics, contact:

The American Dietetic Association, 216 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Homepage: http://www.eatright.org

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Drafting Technology Resource Links:

Information on schools offering programs in drafting and related areas is available from:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201.

For a small fee, information on a variety of engineering technician and technology careers is available from:

The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794. Enclose $3.50 to obtain a full package of guidance materials and information. Brochures are available free on JETS Homepage: http://www.asee.org/

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. ABET Homepage: http://www.abet.org/

Information about career opportunities, licensure requirements, and the survey technician certification program is available from:

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814-2122.

General information on careers in photogrammetry (mapping science) is available from:

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Additional information, including a list of colleges and universities offering accredited programs in landscape architecture, is available from:

American Society of Landscape Architects, Career Information, 636 Eye St. NW., Washington, DC 20001-3736.

General information on registration or licensing requirements is available from:

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, 12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 110, Fairfax, VA 22033. FAX (703) 818-1309.
Homepage: http://www.clarb.orgE-mail address: clarb2@aol.com

Information about education and careers in architecture can be obtained from:

Careers in Architecture Program, The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20006. Homepage: http://www.aiaonline.com
Society of American Registered Architects, 303 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

For information about careers in Aeronautical Engineering, send $3 to:

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., Suite 500, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4344.

For information about careers in Civil Engineering, write:

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.

For information about careers in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, write:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1828 L St. NW., Suite 1202, Washington, DC 20036.

For information about careers in Industrial Engineering, write:

Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc., 25 Technology Park/Atlanta, Norcross, GA 30092. Homepage: http://www.iienet.org

For information about careers in Mechanical Engineering, write:

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 3 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016. Homepage: http://www.asme.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle NE., Atlanta, GA 30329. Homepage: http://www.ashrae.org

For additional information on emerging and evolving careers in GIS and GPS, contact:

The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping - http://www.survmap.org/
Dictionary of Abbreviations and Acronyms in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, and Remote Sensing from the University of California at Berkeley - http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/EART/abbrev.html
Gateway to GIS Resources (GIS Links Page at the Bureau of the Census) - http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gis_gateway.html
GIS Jobs Clearinghouse sponsored by the University of Minnesota - http://www.gcj.org
Geography Employment Resources sponsored by the University of South Carolina - http://www.cla.sc.edu/geog/misc/job.html
GPS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from the U.S. Bureau of the Census - http://www.census.gov/geo/www/faq-index.html
Global Positioning Overview - http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/gps/gps_f.html
GPS World Magazine - http://www.gpsworld.com/
Glossary of Aviation Acronyms and Abbreviations at NASA - http://www.nasa.gov/AFO_Acronyms_.html
Introduction to GPS Applications - http://www.redsword.com/gps/
The Institute of Navigation - http://www.inter.net/
Remote Sensing and GIS Information from the University of Minnesota - http://www.gis.umn.edu/rsgisinfo/rsgis.html

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Education and Child Development Resource Links:

Information on teachers' unions and education-related issues may be obtained from:

American Federation of Teachers, 555 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001.
National Education Association, 1201 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.

A list of institutions with accredited teacher education programs can be obtained from:

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036.

For information on voluntary national teacher certification requirements, contact:

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 26555 Evergreen Rd., Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48076.

For information on a career as a special education teacher, a list of accredited schools, financial aid information, and general information on special education-related personnel issues, contact:

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education, Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191. Homepage: http://www.cec.sped.org

For information on teacher aides, including training and unionization, and on a wide range of education-related subjects, contact:

American Federation of Teachers, Organizing Department, 555 New Jersey Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20001.

For information on a career as a teacher aide, contact:

National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals in Education and Related Services, 25 West 43rd St., Room 620, New York, NY 10036.

For information on careers in educating children and issues affecting preschool teachers and childcare workers, contact:

National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1509 16th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036.
Association for Childhood Education International, 11501 Georgia Ave., Suite 315, Wheaton, MD 20902-1924.

For eligibility requirements and a description of the Child Development Associate credential, write to:

Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, 2460 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009.

For information on salaries and efforts to improve compensation in childcare, contact:

National Center for the Early Childhood Work Force, 733 15th St. NW, Suite 1037, Washington, DC 20005.

For information on elementary and secondary school principals, assistant principals, and central office administrators, contact:

American Federation of School Administrators, 1729 21st St. NW., Washington, DC 20009.
American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, VA 22209.

For information on elementary school principals and assistant principals, contact:

The National Association of Elementary School Principals, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3483.

For information on secondary school principals and assistant principals, contact:

The National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191.

For information on college student affairs administrators, contact:

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 418, Washington, DC 20009-5728.

For information on collegiate registrars and admissions officers, contact:

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, One Dupont Circle NW., Suite 330, Washington, DC 20036-1171.

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Electrical Trades Resource Links:

For details about apprenticeships or other work opportunities in this trade, contact offices of the State employment service, the State apprenticeship agency, local electrical contractors or firms that employ maintenance electricians, or local union-management electrician apprenticeship committees. This information may also be available from local chapters of the Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.; the National Electrical Contractors Association; the Home Builders Institute; the Associated Builders and Contractors; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

For general information about the work of electricians, contact:

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc., 507 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), 3 Metro Center, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), 1125 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Associated Builders and Contractors, 1300 North 17th St., Rosslyn, VA 22209.
Homebuilders Institute, National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.

Information about certification and a career as a construction or building inspector is available from the following model code organizations:

International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601-2298. Homepage: http://www.icbo.org
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Rd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478. Homepage: http://www.bocai.org
Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Rd., Birmingham, AL 35213.

Information about a career as a home inspector is available from:

American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc., 85 West Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Homepage: http://www.ashi.com

For general information about power plant and nuclear reactor operators and power distributors and dispatchers, contact:

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 1125 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Utility Workers Union of America, 815 16th St. NW., Washington, DC 20006.

For a copy of Careers in Electric Power and a catalog of other guidance information, send $5 to:

Edison Electric Institute, P.O. Box 2800, Kearneysville, WV 25430-2800.

High school students interested in obtaining general information on a variety of engineering disciplines should contact the Junior Engineering Technical Society. For a small fee, information on a variety of engineering technician and technology careers is available from:

The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794. Enclose $3.50 to obtain a full package of guidance materials and information. Brochures are available free on JETS Homepage: http://www.asee.org/

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. ABET Homepage: http://www.abet.org/

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Electronics/Microcomputer Technology Resource Links:

For career and certification information, contact:

The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, 2708 West Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76109.

For certification, career, and placement information, contact:

Electronics Technicians Association, 602 North Jackson, Greencastle, IN 46135.

For information on the telephone industry and career opportunities contact:

United States Telephone Association, 1401 H St. NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005-2136.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Telecommunications Department, 1125 15th. St. NW, Room 807, Washington, DC 20005.

For information on electronic equipment repairers in the telephone industry, write to:

Communications Workers of America, Department of Apprenticeships, Benefits, and Employment, 501 3rd St. NW., Washington, DC 20001.

For information about careers in testing and inspection, contact:

The American Society for Quality Control, 611 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202-4606.

For a small fee, information on a variety of engineering technician and technology careers is available from:

The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794. Enclose $3.50 to obtain a full package of guidance materials and information. Brochures are available free on JETS Homepage: http://www.asee.org/

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. ABET Homepage: http://www.abet.org/

Additional Resources:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Employment Services Page - http://www.ieee.org/usab/DOCUMENTS/EMPLOYMENT/employment.menu.html
The International Society for Optical Engineering - http://www.spie.org/
The Optical Society of America - OpticsNet - http://www.osa.org
Optics for Kids - http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx.html
SEMI Online - http://www.semi.org
SEMI/SEMATECH Home Page - https://www.sematech.org/
Semiconductor Manufacturers Guide - http://www.circuitworld.com/subpage/semicond.htm
DBS DISH Satellite News and Information: http://www.dbsdish.com/
Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) - Fiber Optics: http://eta-sda.com/certification/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Telecommunications Electronics Tech: http://eta-sda.com/certification/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Wireless Communications Tech: http://eta-sda.com/certification/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Certified Satellite Installer: http://www.eta-sda.com/certification/
The International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium (IMTC): http://www.imtc.org/
IC2 Institute - The University of Texas at Austin: http://www.ic2.org/
International Teleconferencing Association: http://www.itca.org/
Jobs in the Telecom Corridor: http://www.ejobs.com/TelecomCorridor/default.asp
Multimedia Telecommunications Association (MTA): http://www.mmta.org/
Telecommunication Reports International, Inc.: http://www.tr.com/
Telecommunications Industry Association: http://www.tiaonline.org/
Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors: http://www.tatoa.org/
Wireless Communication Terms at Texas Instruments: http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/wireless/cellterm.htm

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Emergency Medical Technician Resource Links:

General information about EMT's is available from:

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 408 Monroe., Clinton, MS 39056.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229.

Information concerning training courses, registration, and job opportunities for EMT's can be obtained by writing to the State Emergency Medical Service Director.

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Environmental Technology Resource Links:

For information on certification, contact:

Association of Boards of Certification, 208 Fifth St., Ames, IA 50010-6259.

For educational information on careers as a water treatment plant operator, contact:

American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235.
Water Environment Federation, 601 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

For a small fee, information on a variety of engineering technician and technology careers is available from:

The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794. Enclose $3.50 to obtain a full package of guidance materials and information. Brochures are available free on JETS Homepage: http://www.asee.org/

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. ABET Homepage: http://www.abet.org/

For information about careers in Civil Engineering, write:

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.

For additional information on environmental careers, contact:

Air and Waste Management Association - http://www.awma.org/
Exploring Environmental Careers sponsored by the University of Manitoba - http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/spotlights/enviro.html
The Environmental Careers Organization - http://www.eco.org/
Noise Pollution Clearing House - http://www.nonoise.org/
Outdoor and Environmental Careers sponsored by Princeton University - http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/careeroe.html
Safety and Health Internet Sites sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration - http://www.osha.gov/
Tellus Institute - Resource and Environmental Strategies - http://www.tellus.org/
Texas Association for Environmental Education- http://www.cc.utexas.edu/
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Committee - http://www.texas.gov/

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Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Resource Links:

For more information about employment and training opportunities in this trade, contact local vocational and technical schools; local heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractors; a local of the unions previously mentioned; a local joint union-management apprenticeship committee; a local chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors; or the nearest office of the State employment service or State apprenticeship agency.

For information on HVAC career opportunities, training, and technician certification, contact:

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009.

For information on technician certification, contact:

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), P.O. Box 8127, Reston, VA 20195-2025.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009.

For information on career opportunities and training, write to:

Associated Builders and Contractors, 1300 North 17th St., Rosslyn, VA 22209.
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, 1666 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016-3552.
Home Builders Institute, National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, 180 S. Washington St., P.O. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America, 1385 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850-4329.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, 4301 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 425, Arlington, VA 22203.

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Industrial Maintenance Resource Links:

Information about apprenticeships and vocational training or work opportunities for stationary engineers is available from local offices of State employment services, locals of the International Union of Operating Engineers, vocational schools, and from State and local licensing agencies.
Specific questions about this occupation should be addressed to:

International Union of Operating Engineers, 1125 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036.
National Association of Power Engineers, Inc., 1 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013.
Building Owners and Managers Institute International, 1521 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 3A, Arnold, MD 21403.

Information about employment and apprenticeship opportunities for industrial machinery repairers may be obtained from local offices of the State employment service or from:

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, 101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20001.
The National Tooling and Machining Association, 9300 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.

For information on HVAC career opportunities, training, and technician certification, contact:

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009.

For general information about machining and tool programming, tool and die making and metalworking trades, contact:

The Precision Machined Products Association, 6700 West Snowville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141.
The National Tooling and Machining Association, 9300 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.

For information about careers in Mechanical Engineering, write:

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 3 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016. Homepage: http://www.asme.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle NE., Atlanta, GA 30329. Homepage: http://www.ashrae.org

For a small fee, information on a variety of engineering technician and technology careers is available from:

The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794. Enclose $3.50 to obtain a full package of guidance materials and information. Brochures are available free on JETS Homepage: http://www.asee.org/jets

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. ABET Homepage: http://www.abet.org/

For industrial electronics machinery repair careers and certification information, contact:

The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, 2708 West Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76109.

For certification, career, and placement information, contact:

Electronics Technicians Association, 602 North Jackson, Greencastle, IN 46135.

For general information about the work of electricians, contact:

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc., 507 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), 3 Metro Center, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), 1125 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Associated Builders and Contractors, 1300 North 17th St., Rosslyn, VA 22209.
Homebuilders Institute, National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 20005.

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Information Technology Resource Links:

Further information about computer careers is available from:

The Association for Computing (ACM), 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.
IEEE Computer Society, Headquarters Office, 1730 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20036-1992.

Information about the designation Certified Computing Professional is available from:

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2200 East Devon Ave., Suite 268, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Homepage: http://www.iccp.org

Information about the designation Certified Quality Analyst is available from:

Quality Assurance Institute, 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32819

For career and certification information, contact:

The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, 2708 West Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76109.

For certification, career, and placement information, contact:

Electronics Technicians Association, 602 North Jackson, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Additional Resource Links:

Association for Computer Educators in Texas - http://www.utdallas.edu/orgs/acet/
Association for Computing Machinery - Special Interest Group on Data Communications - http://www.acm.org/sigcomm/
Association of Information Technology Professionals - http://www.aitp.org/

Austin Chapter - http://www.austinaitp.org/
Amarillo Chapter - http://www.arn.net/
San Antonio Chapter - http://www.sa-aitp.org/
Student Chapters:

Tarleton State University - http://www.tarleton.edu/~aitp/
Texas A&M University - http://www.cmis.tamu.edu/aitp/

Texas State Technical College - Sweetwater - http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Campus/9406/
University of Texas at Arlington - http://www.uta.edu/uta/search/.html
West Texas A&M University - http://www.amaonline.com/csa/

Broad Alliance for Multimedia Technology and Applications (BAMTA) Careers Page - http://www.careerexpo.com/pub/library/bamta.html
The CIO Institute - http://www.escal.com/cio_institute.htm
Glossary of Electronic Commerce Terms at the University of Scranton - http://www.ecrc.uofs.edu/glossary.html
Help Desk Institute - The Future of Software Support - http://www.helpdeskinst.com/news/brose.htm
The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) - http://www.itaa.org/
The Information Technology Industry Council - http://www.itic.org/
Information Technology Training Association (ITTA) - http://www.itta.org/

Multimedia Professional Interest Committee of the Lone Star Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication - http://www.stc.org/academic.html

National Institute of Standards and Technology Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse - http://www.csrc.nist.gov/
Online Dictionary of Computing Terms at Princeton University - http://www.wagner.princeton.edu/foldoc/contents.html
DBS DISH Satellite News and Information: http://www.dbsdish.com/
Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) - Fiber Optics: http://www.eta-sda.com/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Telecommunications Electronics Tech: http://www.eta-sda.com/certification/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Wireless Communications Tech: http://www.eta-sda.com/certification/
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Certified Satellite Installer: http://www.eta-sda.com/certification/
The International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium (IMTC): http://www.imtc.org/
IC2 Institute - The University of Texas at Austin: http://www.ic2.org/
International Teleconferencing Association: http://www.itca.org/
Jobs in the Telecom Corridor: http://www.ejobs.com/TelecomCorridor/default.asp
Multimedia Telecommunications Association (MTA): http://www.mmta.org/
Telecommunication Reports International, Inc.: http://www.tr.com/
Telecommunications Industry Association: http://www.tiaonline.org/
Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors: http://www.tatoa.org/
Wireless Communication Terms at Texas Instruments: http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/wireless/cellterm.htm

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Law Enforcement and Security Resource Links:

Information about entrance requirements may be obtained from Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
Further information about qualifications for employment as an FBI Special Agent is available from the nearest State FBI office; the address and phone number are listed in the local telephone directory.
Further information about qualifications for employment as a DEA Special Agent is available from: the nearest DEA office, or call 1-800 DEA-4288.

Information about career opportunities, qualifications, and training to become a deputy marshal is available from:

United States Marshals Service, Employment and Compensation Division, Field Staffing Branch, 600 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.

An overview of career opportunities, qualifications, and training for U.S. Secret Service Special Agents is available from:

U.S. Secret Service, Personnel Division, Room 912, 1800 G St. NW., Washington, DC 20223.

Information about entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for correctional officers on the State and local levels may be obtained from State departments of corrections, or nearby correctional institutions and facilities including police department and county sheriff offices.
Information on entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for correctional officers on the Federal level may be obtained by calling the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Regional recruitment offices have toll-free telephone numbers listed in local phone directories.

Information on obtaining a job with the Federal Government may be obtained from:
The Office of Personnel Management through a telephone based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call (912) 757-3000 (TDD (912) 744-2299). The number is not toll free and charges may result. Information also is available from their internet site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/

For information on local licensing requirements for private detectives and investigators, contact your State Department of Public Safety, State Division of licensing, or your local or State police headquarters.

Information about licensing requirements for security officers and guards may be obtained from the State licensing commission or the State police department. In States where local jurisdictions establish licensing requirements, contact a local government authority such as the sheriff, county executive, or city manager. Further information about work opportunities for guards is available from local detective and guard firms and the nearest State employment service office.

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Medical Administration Resource Links:

General information about health administration is available from:

American College of Healthcare Executives, One North Franklin St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606. Homepage: http://www.ache.org

Information about undergraduate and graduate academic programs in this field is available from:

Association of University Programs in Health Administration, 1911 North Fort Myer Dr., Suite 503, Arlington, VA 22209. Homepage: http://www.aupha.org

For a list of accredited graduate programs in health services administration, contact:

Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration, 1911 North Fort Myer Dr., Suite 503, Arlington, VA 22209.

For information about career opportunities in long term care administration, contact:

American College of Health Care Administrators, 325 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

For information about career opportunities in medical group practices and ambulatory care management, contact:

Medical Group Management Association, 104 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, CO 80112.

Information on careers in health information technology, including the Independent Study Program, and a list of CAAHEP-accredited programs is available from:

American Health Information Management Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611-1683. Homepage: http://www.ahima.org

For information on a career as a medical transcriptionist, visit AAMT's Internet site or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

American Association for Medical Transcription, P.O. Box 576187, Modesto, CA 95357. Homepage: http://www.aamt.org/

For information on careers in managed health care, contact:

Jobs in Insurance sponsored by the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University: http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu/~fin/jobs/insur.htm

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Medical Laboratory Technology Resource Links:

Career and certification information is available from:

American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Board of Registry, P.O. Box 12277, Chicago, IL 60612.
American Medical Technologists, 710 Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068.
American Society of Cytopathology, 400 West 9th St., Suite 201, Wilmington, DE 19801.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, MD 20814.
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology, 917 Locust St., Suite 1100, St. Louis, MO 63101-1413.

For more career information, write to:

American Association of Blood Banks, 8101 Glenbrook Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814-2749.

For a list of accredited and approved educational programs for clinical laboratory personnel, write to:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631.

For a list of training programs for medical and clinical laboratory technicians accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, write to:

Secretary-ABHES, 2700 S. Quincy St., Suite 210, Arlington,, VA 22206.

For information about a career as a medical and clinical laboratory technician and schools offering training, contact:

National Association of Health Career Schools, 750 First St. NE., Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002. FAX: (202) 842-1565 E-mail: NAHCS@aol.com

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Metal Trades Resource Links:

For general information about machining and tool programming, tool and die making and metalworking trades, contact:

The Precision Machined Products Association, 6700 West Snowville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141.
The National Tooling and Machining Association, 9300 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.

Information on careers in welding is available from:

American Welding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126-5699.

For a list of accredited schools that offer training in welding, contact:

Career College Association, 750 1st Street NE., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20002.

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Nursing and Patient Care Resource Links:

For information on a career as a physician assistant, contact:

American Academy of Physician Assistants Information Center, 950 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1552. Homepage: http://www.aapa.org

For a list of accredited programs and a catalog of individual PA training programs, contact:

Association of Physician Assistant Programs, 950 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1552.

For eligibility requirements and a description of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, write to:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc., 6849-B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328.

The National League for Nursing (NLN) publishes a variety of nursing and nursing education materials, including a list of nursing programs and information on student financial aid. For a complete list of NLN publications, write for a career information brochure. Send your request to:

Communications Department, National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014. FAX: (212) 989-2272.

For a list of B.S.N. and graduate programs, write to:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 1 Dupont Circle NW., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. FAX: (202) 785-8320.

Information on registered nurses is also available from:

American Nurses Association, 600 Maryland Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20024-2571.

For a list of State-approved training programs and information about practical nursing, write to:

Communications Department, National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014. FAX (212) 989-2272.
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc., 1400 Spring St., Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FAX (301) 588-2839 E-mail address: napnes@aol.com

Information about career opportunities, CAAHEP-accredited educational programs in medical assisting, and the Certified Medical Assistant exam is available from:

The American Association of Medical Assistants, 20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606-2903.

Information about career opportunities and the Registered Medical Assistant certification exam is available from:

Registered Medical Assistants of American Medical Technologists, 710 Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765.

For a list of ABHES-accredited educational programs in medical assisting, write:

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 2700 South Quincy St., Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22206.

For information about a career as a medical assistant and schools offering training, contact:

National Association of Health Career Schools, 750 First St. NE., Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002. FAX: (202) 842-1565 E-mail: NAHCS@aol.com

Information about careers for podiatric assistants is available from:

American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants, 2l24 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL 60650.

For information about a career as a nursing aide and schools offering training, contact:

National Association of Health Career Schools, 750 First St. NE., Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002. FAX: (202) 842-1565 E-mail: NAHCS@aol.com

General information about training and referrals to State and local agencies about opportunities for homemaker-home health aides, a list of relevant publications, and information on national certification are available from:

National Association for Home Care, 228 7th St., SE., Washington, DC 20003.

For information about a career as a home health aide and schools offering training, contact:
National Association of Health Career Schools, 750 First St. NE., Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002. FAX: (202) 842-1565 E-mail: NAHCS@aol.com

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Ophthalmic Technology Resource Links:

For information on optometry as a career and a listing of accredited optometric educational institutions, as well as required preoptometry courses, contact:

American Optometric Association, Educational Services, 243 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141-7881. Homepage: http://www.aoanet.org/aoanet
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 510, Rockville, MD 20852. Homepage:http://www.opted.org

The Board of Optometry in each State can supply information on licensing requirements.

For information on specific admission requirements and sources of financial aid, contact the admissions officer of individual optometry schools.

For general information about a career as a dispensing optician, contact:

Opticians Association of America, 10341 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030-2521.

For general information about a career as a dispensing optician and a list of accredited training programs, contact:

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation, 10111 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy., Suite 100, Bowie, MD 20720-4299.

For general information on opticianry and a list of home-study programs, seminars, and review materials, contact:

National Academy of Opticianry, 10111 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy., Suite 112, Bowie, MD 20720-4299.

For general information about a career as an ophthalmic laboratory technician and a list of accredited programs in ophthalmic laboratory technology, contact:

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation, 10111 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy., Suite 100, Bowie, MD 20720-4299.

Information about career opportunities, training programs, and the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam is available from:

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2995.

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Physical Therapy Resource Links:

Additional information on a career as a physical therapist, assistant or aide, and a list of accredited educational programs in physical therapy are available from:

American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. Homepage: http://www.apta.org/

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Public Relations Resource Links:

The PR Academy offers online training in public relations for administrative professionals, support staff and others
wanting to add public relations to their skills base. the course offers career advancement strategies as well.:

THE PR ACADEMY, 3439 NE Sandy Blvd., Suite 250; Portland, Oregon 97232
(800) 359-7060 FAX: (503) 238-2770 Email: thepracademy@thepracademy.com
Homepage: http://www.learnpr.com

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Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technology Resource Links:

For career information, enclose a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with your request to:

American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 15000 Central Ave. SE., Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, 12770 Coit Rd., Suite 708, Dallas, TX 75251.
American Healthcare Radiology Administrators, 111 Boston Post Rd., Suite 105, P.O. Box 334, Sudbury, MA 01776.

For the current list of accredited education programs in radiography and radiation therapy technology, write to:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606-2901.

For a current list of accredited education programs in diagnostic medical sonography, wr