The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists resources for job seekers on employment, salaries, 10-year outlook projections, and opportunities for advancement.

The mission of the National College Transition Network (NCTN) is to strengthen policy and practice related to college and career readiness for adult learners. The Promising Practices and Publications sections provide resources and tools for designing programs to support adult learners’ transitions…

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a professional association for career development professionals (e.g., career counselors, career coaches) working in a variety of settings (such as private practices, schools, and career centers). The website includes a collection of free…

The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) is a statewide association that provides a variety of services, such as fuel assistance, Head Start, and emergency food assistance, through its Community Action Agencies. Use this website to find a Community Action Agency near you.

Some Massachusetts colleges have Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) that provide counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults (English language learners, first generation to go to college, and underrepresented groups in postsecondary education) who want to enter or…

Adult educators and adult learners may be eligible for computers and Internet service at a reduced cost through a partnership between EveryoneOn and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Use the website’s zip code search to see if these discount…

Appreciative Advising is an approach that harnesses the power of the organizational development theory of Appreciative Inquiry and the positive psychology literature. It is the intentional collaborative practice of asking positive, open-ended questions that help students optimize their…

The Adult Career Pathways Resource Collection supports adult education providers in designing, implementing, and improving adult career pathways programs. The collection includes self-paced online course modules, recorded webcasts, and briefs on a variety of topics, from engaging employers to…

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this online toolkit is for researching career information, training, and job openings. It includes a directory of American Job Centers (One-Stop Career Centers) and links to state and national labor market data. 

SETTING DIRECTIONS This CCR Standards-aligned unit with three accompanying lessons was created for ABE students at GLE 0–3.9. You may use and adapt these materials to fit the students and circumstances in your program.