http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm

The U. S. Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division offers this interactive map that shows the states that have no minimum wage laws, those that have a minimum wage lower than the Federal one, those that have a minimum wage equal to the Federal, and those with a minimum wage higher than the Federal.  You can find the specific minimum wage amounts as well for each state.

http://www.nycareerzone.org/cz/resources/jobseeker/resume.jsp

The New York State Department of Labor offers this site which allows you to fill in the information for your resume and then the site will generate a resume for you in the format you choose, HTML, PDF, or Microsoft Word.

http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/publicawareness/campaign@yourlibrary/sponsorship/womansdaymagazine/economy.cfm

The American Library Association offers this article on how the March 2009 issue of Woman’s Day magazine has stories on how libraries have helped people.  The article also talks of the contest Woman’s Day is sponoring, which asks women 18 and over to submit stories on how resources in libraries helped them to save money, find jobs, and provide necessary resources during these tough economic times.  This initiative continues an eight-year partnership between the ALA and Woman’s Day.

http://mplic.wordpress.com/resource-guides/

There is a Job Websites Resource Guide now available.  It is a part of our Resource Guides on the blog, and it can be opened there, along with all of the other helpful Resource Guide.  The Job Websites Resource Guide contains sites that provide job openings and/or information that may help you find a job.  Many of the sites are for job openings in Tennessee, or Memphis, Tennessee, but there are some sites that would be helpful to job seekers anywhere.

http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/Claimants/appintro.html

This is the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Employment Security Division, Unemployment  Benefits Claimant Services page, where information on unemployment benefits can be found, including how to file for unemployment, and the locations of benefit offices.

http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/et_dw_services.html

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development also offers its Dislocated Worker Services page to offer help to workers laid off from their jobs and assistance to employers in transistioning laid off workers.  There is also information on the WARN Act.

http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php

Thanks to Linda Woodbury from the South Branch for her help with this.

“The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. The pay is good, the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home.”–From the web site.  This site lets you download an application and also provides other information, such as hours and pay rates, and also provides a Census Practice Test.  The site gives 1-866-861-2010 if you want to call about a job as a Census Taker and there is also an interactive map that allows you to find your local census office.  The local Memphis office is located at:  5701 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 and the phone number is 901-251-4410.

http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-databook2008.htm

This report from the U. S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics provides current and historical labor force and earnings data for women and men from the Current Population Survey.

http://www.jobcentral.com/

JobCentral National Labor Exchange is a service of the DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit consortium of leading U. S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.   Jobs available from leading U. S. employers are found here, and may be searched by keyword and locations, and most of the jobs can be applied for online.  You can search by a just a location, e.g., Memphis, TN, to find all available jobs in that location.  In addition, there are added fields to help you limit your search and there is other job-related information included.

http://www.careeronestop.org/

“CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.”–From the web site.

http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/rights_as_worker.cfm

The U. S. Dept. of Labor Employment and Training Administration offers this page which includes  information on employment laws and regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity information, retirement information, wages and benefits, and health benefits.

We’ll its not easy juggling motherhood and a full time job and still find time to get to the gym, especially if your husband behaves like one of the kids. So when did going to the super market or out to the gym become considered down-time? Lately it’s been hard to find any time for myself. Unless I want to stay awake past midnight for some alone time (and trust me, on occasion, I do), how do working mothers really find quality time for themselves without feeling guilty or breaking the budget on babysitters? Do I really need to “pretend” that we are out of milk to get 20 min alone to myself?

Well sisters, for those lucky ones that work out of the house, you can claim to stay late at the office and stroll around the mall instead. You think I’m kidding? How many times does your husband call to tell you he’ll be late, just to grab a beer with a friend? Don’t be naive. If the men can do it, so can we!

But what I really recommend is waking up early. It’s amazing how much an hour of quiet in the morning can do for you. I’m not suggesting that you wake up at 4am just to have an hour to yourself, but if you normally wake up at 7am, then 6:30am for a cup of coffee in the garden will really jump start your day. Everyone needs time to themselves, and everyone needs to find a way to stay sane. So whether it’s an hour in the garden or a stroll in the mall, make alone time a priority (or your psychologist bill will start to add up). One thing is certain; don’t let your family convince you that going to the gym or picking up the groceries is quiet time to yourself.

Snazzy Moms presents : Gym Workout © – Hyatt

• Westward, ho!
• Martha’s ready to get away again! (just need a little advice…)
• Verdict is up: NJ is NOT the armpit of America!
• Trying to stay sane, take 2
• City Slicker par excellance
• Alive and Safe and maybe never going whitewater rafting again!

http://tcids.tbr.edu/

“TCIDS is an online supercenter that unlocks career and educational opportunites–FREE to Tennesseans!”–From website.  Geared toward students, parents, and teachers, this is also a site that could be helpful to anyone researching careers and schools.  There is a Career database and Education database that can be searched; both of which provide detailed information.

http://www.tennessee.gov/labor-wfd/lsques.html

These frequently asked questions from the Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development will answer such questions as are there restrictions on the age a child can go to work, other work restrictions for other ages of minors, what Tennesee being an “at-will” state means, questions concerning terminations, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation questions, and many, many, more.

http://www.weddles.com/awards/index.htm

This is the result of a survey taken on the Weddle’s publishing Company’s web site.  Weddle’s is a publisher of print guides to Internet job hunting.  The public is invited to vote for what they consider the best online job sites, and here are found the thirty best according to the results of the survey on their web site.

www.tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/llp/

As of July 1, 2008, all Tennessee locksmiths will need to be licensed by the state.  Use the link above to read details of this new program, get an application, find out about training, or view contact information.

http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/youth/

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers this website to help teens prepare for the work world,  learn the work rules and regulations for a teen in Tennessee,  check out Tennessee companies, find a job, and more.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/

The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics offers  the latest edition of its Career Guide to Industries here.  The Career Guide is a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook and offers such information as occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects, and working conditions on dozens of industries.  In addition it gives links to information about the job market in each state and more.

http://www.careervoyages.gov/

This website is a product of a collaboration between the U. S. Department of Labor and the U. S. Department of Education.  It provides detailed information on high-growth, in-demand occupations and the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.  It targets students, parents, career advisors and career changers, but it can be of help to any job seeker.

http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/Publications/EmploymentSecurity/vets_guide.pdf

There are approximately one-half million veterans in Tennessee, and all U. S. military veterans are eligible for job referral and to training programs through the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  The Veterans Guide offers information on the resources and services available to veterans in Tennessee.  Included in the guide are lists of occupations in demand in Tennessee that use military skills and information about those occupations.   A very helpful resource for veterans living in Tennessee.

From Philip Williams (Cordova):

www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/boomer/index.html

“The mission statement of this Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development web site reads:  ‘The Mission of Boomer Careers is to offer, and make known, the most effective, efficient and comprehensive workforce development services that are available to the largest population in Tennessee, the Boomers.’  There is much helpful information available here for Tennesseans who are aged 40+.”

From Philip Williams (Cordova):

Gov Gab

http://blog.usa.gov/roller/govgab/

“Gov Gab is a new blog from USA.gov and the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services. Written by six federal employees with different backgrounds and interests, Gov Gab will reflect the writers’ personal lives and experiences, as well as the expertise they’ve gained working on USA.gov, the Federal Citizen Information Center, and 1 (800) FED-INFO. Each weekday, you’ll find a fresh post with helpful facts and tips from the government. Readers can join the conversation by leaving comments or e-mailing the bloggers.”

Find a Federal Job

www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education_Training/Finding_Jobs.shtml

“You can now search for jobs directly from USA.gov. In the Search Federal Jobs box, enter keywords or a location and you’ll quickly find job announcements from the federal government.”

Find a Federal Recreation Area

www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel/Recreation.shtml

“In USA.gov’s Recreation Area Search box, enter keywords—such as camping, hiking, and fishing—and the state, and you’ll find recreation opportunities on federal lands.”

Veteran Gravesite Locator

www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/History_Family.shtml

“Use the new Veteran Gravesite Locator box to search by name for burial locations of veterans and their family members. You’ll get results from military cemeteries and private cemeteries in cases where a grave is marked with a government grave marker.”

www.docstoc.com

docstoc is a new website that allows users to upload and download all types of professional documents.  For free!  Users must create a profile to upload or download files, but anyone can browse.  This might be a good place to look for templates, business plans, personal finance tools, forms, and educational outlines.  Just be aware that it is difficult to authenticate the source of most materials available on the site…

Big changes for FAFSA this year…

The 2008-2009 FAFSA form will not be distributed in bulk as it has been in previous years.  This means, we will no longer have paper FAFSA forms to distribute.

Students who wish to obtain a FAFSA application at the library will now have two options:

• FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov) – This is the preferred method of submitting the FAFSA application.  We will still be able to order the FAFSA on the Web worksheets to distribute.
• PDF version of FAFSA – Students will be able to download and print out a PDF form at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov beginning November 15th. The form can be mailed in to the address given.

Students may order up to three (3) copies of the paper FAFSA for individual use by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID.  They should receive their copies in the mail in three to seven business days.

www.pipememphis.org/images/cms/Parent%20Leadership%20Grant%20Application.pdf

This is the link to the guidelines and application for the Parent Leadership Grants available from Partners in Public Education.  Grants of up to $1000 are available to parents of students in the Memphis City Schools.  Please see the guidelines for eligibility information and deadlines.