For more info about all of NOVA's programs visit our web site:

http://www.novaworks.org

California Labor Laws for Minors
An online pamphlet that clearly explains child labor laws in California.

California State Association of Counties
An information and resource page broken down by California counties

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services
Federal right-to-work laws and forms

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal taxes and tax forms

Packard Foundation (Critical Issues)
Current events and issues effecting young adults

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal agency administering employment-related safety regulations

Santa Clara County Health & Human Services
http://www.helpscc.org/

Santa Clara County Library
Links to county libraries and listing of job search sites for youth.

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Go here to find out what's happening in Santa Clara county schools.

Scholarship Help
This website explains how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them.

School Districts
The different school districts within Santa Clara County

Test Prep Resource
Free Test prep resource (standardized test) for high school, college and gradate levels.

Work Permits
Type "work permit" on this site's SEARCH page or
CALL 408-453-6505 or 408-453-6975

JOBKEEPER
24-Hour Job Support Hotline

Stressed out? Problems at work? Afraid of losing your job?
Get help on all work issues whenever you need it.
Information & Referral• Listening/Counseling• Help During Crisis• Problem-Solving

 *** Phone counselors are available for Spanish & Vietnamese-speaking callers ***

Trained phone counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free and confidential
1-800-793-5909

24-7 Line
24-7 Line. A Network of Information and Support

Depressed? Health concerns? Not getting along with family? Relationships?
Let us be your connection to the help you need.

If you're 8 to 18, you know you've got questions... problems.
There is someone to help you 24-7.

Toll-free and strictly confidential for teens.
Call 1-888-247-7717

Other NOVA Web Sites:
NOVA Job Search 2000+: Job search resource center open to public.
CONNECT!: a unique collective of Silicon Valley agencies with expertise in training, recruitment, outplacement, and business development programs.

Monterey County Office of Employment & Training: 318 Cayuga Street, Suite 209, Salinas, CA 93902; 408-755-3247

Places to Access Youth Employment Services

Santa Clara County

Community Solutions
6980 Chestnut Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
408-842-7138

Cross Cultural Service Center (CCSC)
2268-A Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122
408-223-6628

Employment Development Office (EDD)
2450 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
408-369-3604

Mexican-American Community Service Agency (MACSA)
(Intervention Center - upstairs)
130 N. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
408-928-1122

NOVA Youth Employment Office
505 W. Olive Ave. Suite 550, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-730-7640

San José Conservation Corps - SJCC
2650 Senter Road, San José, CA 95111
408-918-1003

Second Start
1975 Cambrian Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
408-371-5881 x261

San Mateo County

Peninsula Works-Daly City
271 92nd Street, Daly City, CA 94015
650-301-8440

Peninsula Works-(OICW)
1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-833-4906

Peninsula Works-Redwood City
2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
650-367-0190