Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Useful Links



Some Common interview questions
Attention Seniors!!!
The Pathway to Graduation for 2010 is not available yet.
What is a Family-Supporting Wage?
Look for the following link:
"Wage & Budget Calculator" ( on the left side) or look near the bottom of the page for "Family Wage and Budget Calculator" link

This site can help you get a good idea about the costs of living in all of the counties in Minnesota. There are some variables that you can change to match your situation . It also provides some information about the types of jobs that are available in that area.
Reality Check
Here is an informal tool to that matches your lifestyle to an hourly wage.
Minnesota Career Information System
Information about work, training, schools, financial aid, and practice academic tests. There are also practice exercises for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, ASVAB, GED, or CLEP exams.

TO GAIN ACCESS TO THIS GREAT SITE, SEE YOUR WORK COORDINATOR AT BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL.
I SEEK
Another example of a site which will help with planning your future. You can keep a "workbook" of all information that you have collected
Apartment Costs
Click on the attachment below and research the costs of living in an apartment.

The Career Center at Blaine High School
The Career Center at Blaine High School is a very useful tool for students and parents. Here you can find information about jobs, careers, and further training. Check it out!
Facts and Figures about Minnesota's labor market.
What does the job market look like? Which jobs have the most openings? Which jobs have the fewest?
These questions and more information is available at this State of Minnesota web page.
State and Federal Income Tax
As part of our seminar class we have been covering State and Federal Income tax forms. You may qualify for free electronic filing for Federal and State taxes. To check it out click on the Stqte and Federal Income Tax header above this paragraph. This link will get you to the Turbo Tax Freedom Edition. Locate and click on the "special TurboTax link" link.