Colleges, Careers & Test Prep
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- AtoZdatabases – Access ~30 million business and executive profiles; ~240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information; ~7 million real-time job listings; ~12 million healthcare professionals; and millions of listings for new businesses, movers, and homeowners. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, and employment opportunities | .
- Brainfuse HelpNow – Get live, certified educator assistance (7 days a week, 2-11 pm ET) for homework, research, and writing in all subjects for grades K-college | .
- Brainfuse JobNow – Support for job-seekers and individuals changing careers through live resume building, career coaching and extensive interview preparation | .
- Brainfuse VetNow – Live expert assistance for veterans and their families to navigate the bureaucracy of the VA, transition to civilian employment, and excel in academics | .
- Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) – Provided by the Library of Virginia, this is a self-paced, online course (equivalent of 3 college credits) to learn how to start a business.
- Great Courses (via Kanopy) – Delve into an immersive learning experience, covering a wide variety of subjects, with the world’s most engaging professors | .
- LearningExpress Library – Support for students and professionals in skill-building, test prep and career certification | .
- Peterson’s Test Prep – Test preparation for students and professionals and college and career planning guides | .
- Reference Solutions – Data about individuals and businesses for small businesses, nonprofits, and consumers, including current, ad-free job listings; formerly known as ReferenceUSA | .
- Universal Class – Test prep courses covering math, grammar, history, medical skills, GED and exam preparation for any subject, as well as over 500 online continuing education courses covering a wide range of subjects – accounting, real estate, general education and more! | .
Career Websites
- Fauquier County Employment Opportunities – Job listings for county government, including public schools
- Fauquier County Social Services – Information on assistance and benefits
- Lord Fairfax Community College Workforce Solutions – Offers classes, training, and job and career assistance
- Town of Warrenton Employment Opportunities
- Virginia Career View – The Commonwealth’s “Career Information Delivery System” for all students in grades K-8 in Virginia
- Veterans Employment Center – Connects Veterans and their families with meaningful employment and career-development opportunities
- Virginia Education Wizard – Career Development – Explore careers and get help with career development
- Virginia Employment Commission – File for unemployment
- Virginia Workforce Connection – Job listings and resources for job seekers
- The Work Place – Job training and assistance in Warrenton, including walk-in workshops