Resources
America's Career InfoNet (For Job Seekers)
http://www.acinet.org/acinet
America's Career InfoNet helps job seekers make informed career decisions that will support a demand-driven workforce investment system (Occupation Information, Industry Information, and State Information).
America's Job Bank (For Employers and Job Seekers)
http://www.ajb.dni.us
Thousands of new jobs are posted daily by employers searching for job seekers.
Bureau of Labor Statistics / US Department of Labor (For Employers)
http://www.bls.gov
Find information such as:
- Industry employment concentrations in different areas of the United States.
- Cost of living increase for social security.
- New information on job gains and losses.
Detailed statistics are available from the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Business Law (For Employers)
http://www.business.gov
Business.gov is an U.S. Government site. Find government rules and regulations, services and resources to help start and/or grow a successful business.
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
http://www.portlavacainfo.com
Calhoun County, Texas, "Home of Beaches, Sails and Big Fish Tales", is located between Galveston and Corpus Christi, just south of Victoria. This website, sponsored by the Port Lavaca/Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, provides news, information, and resources for the Port Lavaca, Port O'Connor, Seadrift, Point Comfort, Olivia, Alamo Beach, Indianola Beach, and Magnolia Beach communities.
Career Development Resources (For Job Seekers)
http://www.cdr.state.tx.us
Career Development Resources is a unit of the Texas Workforce Commission within the Workforce Information Analysis and Reporting Division. This site helps Texans make career and educational decisions by providing useful and reliable information about careers, educational training options and jobs.
Communities In Schools
http://www.cisnet.org
Communities In Schools National is anchor to the nation's leading community-based organization that helps youth stay in school. For more than 25 years, Communities In Schools has helped students choose success by ensuring their access to the "Five Basics": (1) A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult (2) A safe place to learn and grow (3) A healthy start and a healthy future (4) A marketable skill to use upon graduation (5) A chance to give back to peers and community.
Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
http://www.cuero.org
Cuero.org is the official website of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. For more information about Cuero, call (361) 275-2112.
FEMA Housing Assistance
http://www.fema.gov
Homeland Security's FEMA aids in applying for disaster assistance. Registration is the first steps in receiving aid through FEMA's programs. Expedited assistance for emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing, and personal necessities) can be applied for at their website or by calling 1-800-621-3362, or TTY @ 1-800-462-7585. Applicants are encouraged to register online due to the possibility of high call volume.
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
http://www.hallettsville.com
Working together to make a difference.
Labor Market Information in Texas (For Employers)
http://www.tracer2.com
The January 2005 release estimates significant changes were made to the way area labor force statistics are produced. In addition, LMCI has adopted the 2000 Census-based Metropolitan Statistical Area definitions. Get information on how these changes affect estimates, data availability, and more at this website.
Texas CARES
http://www.cdr.state.tx.us
Texas CARES/Career Development Resources (CDR) is a unit of the Texas Workforce Commission within the Workforce Information Analysis and Reporting Division. Texas CARES will help improve the way Texans make career and educational decisions by providing useful and reliable information about careers, educational training options and jobs. CDR provides a variety of career and occupational information software, hardcopy monographs and job hunting guides, labor market and continuing education outcomes data, in-service training, tabloids and other materials to assist students in developing a personalized, well-informed education and career choice plans.
Texas Skills Standards Board
http://www.tssb.org
TSSB was established by the Texas Legislature in 1995 as an 11-member advisory board to the Governor and State Legislature. The members, who are appointed by the Governor, consist of; 7 business and industry representative, 2 labor representative, 1 secondary education representative, and 1 post-secondary education representative. The Board is charged with the development of a statewide system of industry-defined and industry-recognized skill standards for all major skilled, sub-baccalaureate occupations with strong employment and earnings opportunities. It's major functions are (1) Skill Standards Development and Recognition (2) Skill Standards Awareness and Usage (3) Still Attainment/Certification and Credentialing.
The Golden Crescent Community Resource Directory
http://www.gcrpc.org
Golden Crescent Community Area Information Center Resource Directory focuses on the workforce resources that the seven-county Golden Crescent region has to offer adults and youth.
The Goliad County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.goliadcc.org
The Goliad County Chamber of Commerce promotes member businesses, quality of life and general economic growth of Goliad County.
The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
http://www.gonzalestexas.com
For more information on The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, please call (830) 672-6532 or e-mail to: info@gonzalestexas.com
US Census Bureau (For Employers)
http://www.census.gov
America is changing, so is the Census. Visit the US Census Bureau web site, your gateway to Census 2000, Census 2000 EEO Tabulations, Estimates, American Community Survey, Economic Census, NAICS, Business Owner Surveys, Maps, TIGER, News Releases, Minority Links, Census Calendar, Statistical Abstract, and much, much more.
US Department of Labor (For Employers)
http://www.dol.gov
Visit the US Department of Labor web site by Topic (wages, health plans & benefits, unemployment insurance), by Audience (workers, employers), by Top 20 Items (occupational outlook, handbook, consumer price index), by Form (DOL forms on-line), and by Location (DOL services in your area).
USA Jobs "Working for America"
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
USA Jobs is the official job site of the United Stated Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
Victoria Economic Development Corporation
http://www.victoriaedc.com
Interested in starting up, relocating, or expanding in Victoria, Texas? The Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) looks forward to providing you with the critical information you need to make an informed, correct decision for your site location in Victoria and the Golden Crescent Region.
Victoria Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.victoriatx.org
To contact the Victoria Parks and Recreation Department call (361) 572-3200. Information about parks and recreation activities in Victoria is available @ www.victoriatx.org under the "Parks and Recreation" link.
Work In Texas (For Employers and Job Seekers)
http://www.workintexas.com
Work In Texas is the most comprehensive on-line job resource. At Work In Texas you can find a job, find an employee, and find another reason to love Texas.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
http://www.victoriachamber.org
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce promotes community services, education programs and special events in Victoria to enhance the ability of members to conduct business successfully. To accomplish this, the Chamber oversees action committees in agriculture, ambassadors, banquets, business expo, community development and beautification, industrial development, education, legislation, medicine, and special events and festivals. Every individual, business, firm and profession derives direct benefits in a growing, stable economy.
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.visityoakum.com
Yoakum is located in western Lavaca County and in eastern DeWitt County. Today Yoakum is known as "The Leather Capital of the World" because of it's economic impact of nine leather goods manufacturing firms with sixteen factory locations in Yoakum.
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
http://www.jacksoncountytx.com
Jackson County has a long, successful tradition as a business-friendly community. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to maintaining that tradition. The Chamber is the eyes, ears and voice of the business community. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce works daily with local and regional government to protect business interests and to keep the county thriving through a vital commercial sector.
