LifeLinks
Cyber-bullying
Akron Library’s Cyber-bullying Resource Page
Information about this important issue for teens and parents
Health
This database is a great place to go for all your health needs.
Teen Health
Answers and advice about your health questions
Center For Young Women’s Health
Health information for teen girls including guides, quizzes and more
BAM! Body and Mind
A site by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to help teens stay healthy in body and mind.
Sexuality
Planned Parenthood’s Teen Site
Answers to your questions about birth control, STDs and more
I Wanna Know
Information on sexual health, STDs and more
GLBTQ YouthResource
A site for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens.
It’s Great To Wait
Information on abstinence, including how to resist peer pressure and say no.
Drugs and Alcohol
Check where you are with drugs and alcohol
Take quizzes, read real life stories and more
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Trustworthy information on the most used and abused substances
Teen’s place for info on alcohol
Find answers to your alcohol related questions here
College
Summit County Scholarships
Search for scholarships available to Summit County Students.
College Planning Websites
ASCPL’s guide to college planning websites
Work
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information about jobs, including earnings and education.
Internet Public Library’s Career Pathfinder
This list of links will lead you to information on finding work and advancing your career.
YouthBuild
A program from Akron Summit Community Action that offers low-income young men and women, ages 18-24, hands-on home construction training, education and leadership skills/life skills while they work toward their GED or high school diploma.
JobCorps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people ages 16-24 learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
Summit County Youth Employment for Success (YES)
YES addresses the needs of individual youth by providing work experience, academic support, leadership development, personal guidance, and follow-up services.
Job Center/Next Step
Are you between 14-21 years old? Do you need assistance in finding a job? Check out NEXT STEP for information about current job openings, college and educational programs.
Jog Our Way
Workforce Advocacy for Youth (WAY) proudly serves students and graduates at twelve Metropolitan Akron-area high schools in Summit and Medina Counties. We are a non-profit organization operating the Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) program.
Safety
Surf Safely
This site gives a list of rules to follow to keep yourself safe online.
Volunteering
Ugive
If you are looking to volunteer, ugive.org can match you with excellent volunteer opportunities in your own community.
