Human Services

Education & Training

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

• National Education Association
  The mission of the National Education Association (NEA) is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. http://www.nea.org/


• Association for Childhood Education International
  The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children. http://acei.org


• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. http://www.naeyc.org

Government & Public Administration

Executing Governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation;  Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.

• National Governors Association
  The National Governors Association is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. http://www.nga.org

Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.

• American Culinary Federation
  The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), a professional organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs’ organizations: the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America. ACF is an organization based on promoting the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels. http://www.acfchefs.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home6


• American Hotel & Lodging Association
  Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. http://www.ahla.com


• Dietary Managers Association
  Dietary Managers Association (DMA) is a national not-for-profit association established in 1960 that today has over 14,000 professionals dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management. http://www.dmaonline.org/


• The National Association of College & University Food Services
  The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) is the trade association for foodservice professionals at more than 625 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and abroad. Founded in 1958, NACUFS provides members with a full-range of educational programs, publications, management services, and networking opportunities. http://www.nacufs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1


• National Restaurant Association
  Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is a restaurant industry business association in the United States, representing more than 380,000 restaurant locations. It also operates the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The National Restaurant Association/NRAEF vision is: "We will lead America’s restaurant industry into a new era of prosperity, prominence, and participation, enhancing the quality of life for all we serve." The National Restaurant Association's mission is: "We exist to help our members - the cornerstone of their communities - build customer loyalty, rewarding careers and financial success." http://www.restaurant.org/


• Retail Bakers of America
  Founded in 1918, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), a not-for-profit trade association of approximately 2,000 retail bakeries, allied suppliers and other members, is committed to the success of the retail baking industry. RBA is a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers—retailers and suppliers, as well as consumers and retailers—to build profitable bakeries. RBA fosters the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for exchange of industry and business information, as well as networking, learning opportunities and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. http://www.retailbakersofamerica.org/


• U.S. Travel Association
  U.S. Travel is the unique national organization that leverages the collective strength of those who benefit from travel to grow their business beyond what they can do individually. http://www.ustravel.org/

Human Services

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

• Children’s Defense Fund
  The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. CDF champions policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. http://www.childrensdefense.org/

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. http://www.cpsc.gov/

Funds for this Web site are provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270) and from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.