Are you interested in home ownership or need to know about housing options? This website has a wealth of information.
Go thereSource: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
There are many online sites available to help guide individuals on how to dress for an interview, a business meeting, and the day-to-day work place. If you own your own business, there is also value in learning about how what you wear affects how others perceive you. A good number of universities have career pages that include information on how to dress for success. One such link is below.
Go thereSource: University of Georgia Career Center
The U.S. Department of Commerce was established to assist minority business owners in growing their businesses, locating and securing capital, identifying strategic partners and more. The link below takes you to the page where you can locate the Minority Business Development Center closest to you. Please also explore the full website so that you are aware of all the initiatives and resources available to minority business owners.
Go thereSource: United States Department of Commerce Minority Development Centers
Do you need to pursue a college degree to advance your career? Your income MAY qualify you for Federal Financial Aid to help pay for college. The link below will take you to the site where you can READ about financial aid (scroll to the BOTTOM of the website), use the "Federal Student Aid Estimator" to learn about your options, and if you decide you want to fill out the application you can do that as well.
Go thereSource: studentaid.gov
The Federal government has many resources for potential home buyers. One such resource is the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program that backs loans for low to moderate income Americans who want to buy a home in a rural (and sometimes suburban) area. There is a wealth of information on the website; the link below is to only one page of the website. Explore the entire site so that you can have a good picture of what might be available to you, the qualifications, and how to access the resources.
Go thereSource: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Do you have a business idea or do you need resources to help you keep your small business running smoothly? The U.S. Small Business Association may be the place to start. This site is the roadmap that guides you through writing your business plan, the legal steps to starting your business, possible funding sources and much, much more.
Go thereSource: Small Business Administration