www.teenwire.com
Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, this web site addresses sexuality and relationships. Visit the Hothouse to view questions, topics, and issues posted by teens as well as other teens' responses and reactions to the original posts.
www.teenrelationships.org
Covers issues of respect and abuse in dating, includes statistics about dating and domestic violence, and provides a chat room for teens, by teens.
www.ourightvt.org
Outright Vermont is a statewide organization that offers support and resources to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. This website provides information on all of Outright's events, programs, resources, and other links for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
Health & Fitness
www.teengrowth.com
Contains information for teens on alcohol, drugs, health, family, friends, sex, school and sports. All content is provided and reviewed by a Medical Advisory Board comprised of medical leaders in the field of adolescent medicine. The Crisis Call page provides phone numbers for questions and problems in need of immediate attention.
www.fitteen.com
Provides information on diet and exercise. Includes recipes, exercise routines, information on supplements and vegetarianism, and a food diary to help you begin and maintain healthy eating habits.
www.freevibe.com
Provides information on drugs and substance abuse.
www.teenshealth.org
Covers many aspects of teen life including relationships, body image, mental health, physical health, jobs, and internships. Also includes a page with answers to teens' frequently asked questions.
Teen Activism
www.youthnoise.com
Covers a variety of different topics from celebrities to specific issues facing teens to world events. This site also lists volunteer opportunities for teens and provides suggestions on how to become more involved in both local and global communities. The Noiseboards is another page that also allows teens to post hot topics and have other teens respond.
www.takingitglobal.com
Inspiring, involving, and informing teens about important global issues. Provides information about and links to different events and organizations around the world. Also helps teens get involved through discussions, workshops, and projects.
www.peta2.com
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal's (PETA) web site for teens. Teens can learn more and become involved with protecting animals' rights.
www.rockthevote.com
Register to vote! Not old enough? Use this site to learn all about the current elections and the pressing issues of our nation as well as Town Meet Ups taking place in your area.
Money Management
www.themint.org
Provides information on earning, spending, saving, tracking, and investing your money. Includes great features such as a chart that provides information on average annual incomes for different levels of education, a Debt Calculator that determines how long it will take to pay off credit card debt based on specific credit card finance charges and purchases, a Compounding Calculator that helps you figure out how much and how long you will have to save to earn a certain amount of money.
www.italladdsup.org
This web site is an interactive program designed to help students learn personal finance management skills. Activities on this site include a game that assists teens in selecting a car that is best suited for them and then works with students to develop a plan for purchasing that car. Another game helps teens determine how they will pay for college. Many other activities can also be found on this site!
GED Prep
http://www.path.state.vt.us/cwyj/publications/GED.shtml
Contact information for GED registration and testing centers in Vermont is provided by the Agency of Human Services
Vermont Department for Children and Families-Family Services Division. This is a great link that will help find the nearest GED resource near you.
www.tutorialcenter.org
The mission of The Tutorial Center is to provide educational alternatives for adults and children in Vermont's Bennington County. Education itself is a process of setting goals. The Tutorial Center reaches its goals by filling an important and unique -function in addressing the educational needs of the community. Contact info: Bennington location- 802-447-0111 Manchester location-802-362-0222
www.neklsvt.org
The North East Kingdom Learning Services Inc. serves Orleans, Essex and Caledonia. The Adult Education and Literacy Program can help youth earn a GED or High School diploma, learn about computers, help with reading and math skills, prepare for college and much more. Services are free, confidential, relaxed and friendly, offered individually or in small groups and available six days a week in learning centers libraries or on-the-job. For more information visit the website or call 802-766-4757
www.cvabe.org
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Inc. The private non-profit serving Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties provides a full range of Adult Essential Skills educational services. CVABE serves adults with less than a twelfth grade education. These students include adults in the workforce, those moving from welfare to work, school dropouts, single parent families, families in transition and immigrants.
www.vtadultlearning.org
Vermont Adult Learning is a private non-profit serving Addison, Chittenden, Franklin/GI, Rutland, Windham and Windsor counties. It provides adult education and literacy services to Vermont teens and adults who are not enrolled in school. Check out these services such as: GED, Getting Ready to Work, Bridge to College, Adult Diploma Program and more. Almost all of the services are FREE.
www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/
The official site of the GED Testing Service. Contains information about the test itself, testing centers, how to interpret scores, the College Credit Recommendation Service, and military programs as well.
www.gedpractice.com
This website is designed to familiarize students with the types of items that will be seen on the actual GED test. You must register as a new member, but this service is free of charge. Netscape 3.0 or higher and Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 are the recommended browsers for www.gedpractice.com
College Prep
www.vsac.org
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation assists Vermonters who want to go to college or receive other types of training after high school. VSAC provides scholarships, loans, grants, career and education planning.
www.mapping-your-future.org
Helps teens plan for their futures by providing information on different careers and occupations, standardized tests, college admissions, college savings plans, financial aid, and scholarships and grants.
www.gocollege.com
This collegiate web source includes practice SAT and ACT tests, tips on searching for colleges, information on earning your degree online, and great information on and links to financial aid resources.
www.petersons.com
Contains loads of information on private secondary schools, colleges and universities, distance learning, summer programs, study abroad opportunities, admissions essays, financial aid, and resumes.
