Free Training If You Are Laid Off Due To Defense Cutbacks
Thousands of communities around the country have felt the fallout of the end of the Cold War. And the fallout has been economic, not nuclear. Base closings mean no jobs – pure and simple. Fortunately, the Defense Conversion Adjustment (DCA)… Continue reading
Free Information for Helping Children Deal with Grief
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has published a variety of articles on their Website, free for duplication for personal and educational purposes, to help parents and children deal with the events of September 11 and other grief-producing… Continue reading
National Organization For Victim Assistance (NOVA)
The National Organization for Victim Assistance has dispatched Crisis Response Teams in all related areas to offer assistance in dealing with the trauma. NOVA is a is a private, non-profit, organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal… Continue reading
Get An Estimate of Your Retirement Needs
The seventh annual Retirement Confidence Survey shows that only 36% of workers have tried to determine how much they’ll need to save for retirement. And of those that tried, 24% still don’t know.Get a free copy of Get a Ballpark… Continue reading
Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks
The Office of Personnel Management has set policies for those government workers affected by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Depending on the situation, some workers can be excused from duty without charge to leave or loss of pay.… Continue reading
Help for Crime Victims
The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to helping victims of crimes rebuild their lives. They offer toll-free help lines, a lawyer referral service, support counselors and referrals to support services. A unique service is they provide a… Continue reading
How To Create Your Own Family Tree
There is nothing like bringing a family together and showing them they all share the same roots. The Archives maintains ship passenger arrival records dating back to the 1820s, and its staff will even do research for you if you… Continue reading
Lead Poisoning and Your Children
This publication is free along with three fact sheets, and a list of state and local contacts for additional information. Specific lead questions can be answered by an information specialist at 800-424-LEAD. For more information, contact National Lead Information Center,… Continue reading
Free Training For Those Who Lose Their Jobs Because Of Increased Trade With Mexico or Canada
NAFTA is not a dirty word, but a lot of U.S. workers swear it is a plan to put them out of work and ship their jobs where labor costs are cheaper – Canada, but more significantly to Mexico and… Continue reading
Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks
The Office of Personnel Management has set policies for those government workers affected by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Depending on the situation, some workers can be excused from duty without charge to leave or loss of pay.… Continue reading
