Student Zone

These are great sites for today's youth.

  • Kids.gov
    Visit the U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun and don't forget to add us to your favorites!

  • Youthhood.org
    This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now.

  • Michigan.gov
    In addition to providing a listing of available internships, the site also provides employers tips on selecting interns and student tips on landing an internship or a first job.

  • PartnershipForLearning.org
    A source for reliable and balanced information on how to use and improve the educational opportunities available to our kids.

  • Youth.EEOC.gov
    The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created the Youth at Work website for youth in the workforce. The EEOC's goal is to eliminate illegal discrimination from the workplace for all workers. This website is designed to teach youth about their rights and responsibilities as an employee.

  • National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)


  • Getsmarter lets students test math and science skills against students around the world.

  • GetTech will show you careers where you can put those skills to work creating the future.

  • YouthRules.dol.gov
    Preparing the 21st Century Workforce

  • Moneymatters
    Step by step info about starting a business for teens

  • MindYourOwnBiz.org
    Junior Achievement Worldwide and the SBA have partnered in developing a new website for the growing interest teenagers have in business ownership. The site provides resources and information essential for success in business ownership.

  • BIOWORKSU
    An interactive campus where you can explore careers in health care and biotechnology.

  • Academic Preparedness
    Requirements in High School for College/Universities.

  • Scholarship Coach
    Search a wide variety of databases for scholarship information through this single resource.

  • Jackson Legacy Program
    The Jackson Legacy Program will provide scholarships for all Jackson County high school graduates to attend Jackson Community College, Baker College and Spring Arbor University for the first two years. If community service and grade point average requirements are met, an additional scholarship will be provided to assist students in attending two more years at the college of their choice.

  • Make It In Scrubs
    Jobs in Health Care are more than just doctors and nurses. Find a career in health care that is right for you!

  • Career TV
    CareerTV helps students and young professionals learn more about careers within the world's top companies.

  • mySimBiz
    mySimBiz is a generic computer simulation designed to fulfill a particular need—provide individuals with real-world activities in which they can apply previously learned computer skills. Unlike other information processing simulations, individuals work in cooperative teams of two to three individuals to manage and operate a retail business that sells entertainment equipment.


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