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511.org
Information about, and links to, Bay Area public transportation resources.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information and Technical Assistance Site

Information, resources, and links for people with ADA-related questions and concerns.

Association of Bay Area Governments
Provides information about and links to local Bay Area governmental agencies.

California Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

California State Government Agency Index
Information about, and links to, governmental agencies and services in California.

California WorkNet
Links to California and nationwide "One-Stop" Centers, which have education, job training, and employment programs and services.

City of Sunnyvale
City news, information about services, links to departments, and more.

Connect!
Links employers and job seekers with human resources, training, and career and business development to further economic growth and vitality for Silicon Valley businesses and its workforce.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Offers debt counseling, credit report analysis, advice to homebuyers, and bankruptcy education.

County of Santa Clara
News and information about, and links to, the County of Santa Clara departments and services.

Department of Fair Employment and Housing
State of California agency responsible for protecting the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence.

eHealthInsurance.com
Learn about, compare and buy health insurance.

EmployABILITY Network
Information, tools, and resources to create career empowerment for persons with disabilities.

Employment Development Department
This site contains information about filing for unemployment or disability insurance, local labor market conditions, employment tax forms, job openings and the like.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Information for job seekers, employees and employers about current employment laws. Topics include age discrimination, legal and illegal interview questions and the like.

HelpSCC
Information about and links to a diversity of health and human service programs specific to Santa Clara County.

Idealist.org
Links to a variety of nonprofit groups. Organized by interest area (e.g., arts, health).

ImmigrantInfo.Org
Santa Clara County-based information and resources for immigrants. Also has links to state and national resources.

Job Accomodation Network (JAN)
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and educating callers about self-employment options.

The National H.I.R.E Network
H.I.R.E - Helping Individuals with Criminal Records Reenter through Employment - is dedicated to improving the hiring of people who have criminal records. The site has a diversity of information and resources for people who have criminal records, and for agencies that are advocating for this group.

NOVA
A nonprofit, federally funded employment and training agency that provides customer-focused workforce development services.

Rx Help for Californians
A free search database of patient assistance programs and free or discounted drug programs.

Upwardly Global
A nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that brings qualified immigrants who are permanent, work-authorized residents of the U.S. together with employers. There is a fee to become a member.

VistaPrint
Offers 250 free, personalized business cards.

Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Connects individuals and groups with over 900 different nonprofit organizations serving Santa Clara County.

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The CONNECT! Job Seeker Center, located in Sunnyvale, CA, offers a full array of free services for job search and career development. For more information, visit connect.one-stop.org. For comments and suggestions regarding the online resources on this website, please contact
jsc@novaworks.org.

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