Vocational

American Education Centers
A nationwide network of career educational institutions providing students the opportunity and training to pursue careers in the medical, business, computer, legal and technical fields.
http://www.aec-education.com

Association for Career and Technical Education
A national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. Its mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce.
http://www.acteonline.org/

Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
A non-profit organization which provides mechanical training in line with theAYES initiative. Details of schools located across the US. White papers, news and partner details.
http://www.ayes.org

Career and Technical Education Directory
Providing links and brief descriptions to online resources for a variety of careers and training programs including legal assisting, medical transcription, and bookkeeping.
http://www.geocities.com/brianfox/Library/library.html

Career Training Directory
The directory segments vocational fields so that you can find the information you need to start a new career.
http://www.careertrainingdirectory.com/

Cedefop
The European agency that helps policy makers and practitioners of the European Commission, the Member States and social partner organisations across Europe make informed choices about vocational training policy.
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/

Degrees to Succeed
Listing of U.S. and Canadian vocational schools offering associate degrees in animation, automotive technology, business, culinary arts, design, and IT.
http://www.degreestosucceed.com/

The Electronic Training Village
Information in the field of vocational education and training (VET) in Europe.
http://www.trainingvillage.gr/

Find Trade Schools.org
A resource for locating trade schools. Featuring locations for business, computer, and cooking programs, and schools offering graphic, web and fashion design.
http://www.trade-school.org

Funnelhead Publications
Online distributor of multilingual, downloadable research material in the fields of Aeronautics, Architecture, Business, Computers, Education, Engineering, International Affairs, Language, Software, and Translation.
http://www.funnelheadinfo.com

International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
A non-profit association of education and training organizations and individuals devoted to the constructive and consistent use of the continuing education unit and to the improvement of the quality and effectiveness of continuing education, training and human resource development.
http://www.iacet.org/

Lincoln Technical Institute
Trade school with locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and Texas. Offering HVAC, electronic engineering, computer technician, automotive technician, auto mechanic, and diesel mechanics.
http://www.lincolntech.com/

Mechanic schools
Guide to Automotive,Aircraft,and Nascar mechanic schools in the United States
http://www.mechanicschools.com

National Association for Career Technical Education Information
America's premier organization for development and improvement of vocational-technical education information, finance, and accountability systems.
http://nactei.org

National Association for Trade and Industrial Education (NATIE)
NATIE is comprised of teachers, supervisors, teacher educators, and administrators on the local state and national levels, and focuses exclusively on the needs and future of trade and industrial education.
http://www.skillsusa.org/NATIE/

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium
An organization of state and territorial vocational education agency heads committed to leadership and outstanding performance in vocational technical education.
http://www.careertech.org/

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Develops and publishes standardized construction and maintenance curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.
http://www.nccer.org/

National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE)
America's largest center engaged in research, development, dissemination and outreach in work-related education.
http://ncrve.berkeley.edu/

New Approaches To Integrate Learning In The Workplace
Examples from the community-initiative ADAPT.
http://www.lernen-am-arbeitsplatz.de/engl/index.htm

Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
Supports a wide range of programs and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills they need for successful careers and productive lives.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/

SkillsUSA-VICA
A national organization serving more than 245,000 high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations.
http://www.skillsusa.org/

Tech Directions Magazine
Tech Directions is a trade journal for teachers and administrators of career/technical and technology vocational education. It contains sources of information tailored especially for career/ technical and technology educators.
http://www.techdirections.com/

Technology Education
Offering downloadable shop-safety checklists, quizzes, and handouts, with access to other free materials and information developed especially for high school technology education teachers and students.
http://www.teched101.com

Trade-schools.net
Online resource of business, graphic design, information technology and culinary vocational schools in US and Canada.
http://www.trade-schools.net

Vocational Information Center
Career exploration directory that provides links to resources such as: career descriptions, career planning, trade and technical schools, workplace skills and issues, job hunting, and vocational education.
http://www.khake.com

Watchmaker Education in North America
Information clearinghouse for prospective watchmakers, watch repairers and watch technicians. Links student candidates to watch schools in the United States and Canada. Identifies leading watch schools in North America.
http://watchmakereducation.com

Workplace Education Resources and Links
Resources and links for adult education workplace providers.
http://geocities.com/workplace_education/

WorldwideLearn
The world's largest directory of online educational courses and programs. The corporate headquarters in Alberta, Canada partners with many U.S. schools to provide a list of resources for online education.
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/vocational-training.htm