Resources for YOUNG JOB SEEKERS

Useful Links

There are many resources for you job seekers on the First Coast. Whether you have graduated, are looking to further your education, or want to go back to school these links will get you started in the right direction.

Have you dropped out of school?

1. How to Get Your GED
   • Baker County
   • Clay County
   • Duval County
   • Nassau County
   • St. Johns County
   • Putnam
2. GED Online Preparation
3. Florida Department of Education

Are you heading to college?

Helpful Academic Advising Links

• Adventures in Education

Technical Schools

• First Coast Technical College

2-Year Schools

• Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Florida Gateway College/Lake City Community College
• St. Johns River State College

4-Year Schools (Colleges/Universities)

• Edward Waters College
• Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Jacksonville University
• University of North Florida

Need help paying for school?

• Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Stafford Loans
• Pell Grants
• Scholarship Information
• GoodCall Scholarship Engine
• AmeriCorps
• Look for Scholarships and Grants on your local College Institution Website

Community Resources

• FindHelp.org

Additional Resources

• Florida Trend’s Next
• Test Preparation
• Florida Choices
• Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – School to Work Transition
• CareerSource NEFL’s Ticket to Work Program
• Career Pathways through EarnUP
• JTA College Discount Program

Students with Disabilities

• The Arc of Putnam County
• THRIVE Program at UNF
• Project Search