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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Beginning Farmers
Blog, articles, and Research
Epic Gardening
YouTube Channel on gardening
Guide US National Forests
US Resource
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Volunteer, educational programs, and visit!
Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning
Research and technical knowledge
Oregon Food Bank
Volunteer, local resource
Oregon Forests Research Institute
Local resource
The National Wildlife Federation
Educational Resource, apps, research
Rice Northwest Museum
Local resource; Rocks and Minerals
NW Youth Corps
Program in environmental conservation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Government resource
Vernonia Cares Food Bank
Volunteer, Government resource
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
30 Days of Photoshop
Learning photoshop for beginners
Abstract Painting with Coursera
Abstract patining course
Beauty Health Travel
Tutorials for Makeup, Hair Cutting, State Board Exam
Canva
Easy to use software for designing flyers, posters, cards, and more!
Duolingo
Learning language app
Essential Tools for Graphic Arts
Free Fonts, Icons, Images, and More!
Filmmaking with StudioBinder
Free Filmaking Courses
FirstView
Watch 25 years worth of runway shows
Fluent in 3 Months
Resources for learning a foreign language
Journalism with Coursera
Beginners journalism course
Open Source Graphic Arts Software
Vector Graphics Creator, 2D Animation, 3D Drawings, and More!
Oregon Writers Colony
Local writing group
Playwriting with MIT opencourseware
Free Playwriting course
Podcasting for Beginners
Free short course to get started
Fashion Design Software
Fashion design software, creates sketches
Shellington Education Blog
Creative Inspiration, Interviews, and Resources
Tualatin Valley Creates
Local non-profit, promoting arts and culture
Walters Cultural Arts Center
Programs, workshops, and local resource
Willamette Writers
Non-profit helping local writers
Business & Marketing
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program
Tax Preparation
Alison
Customer Service, Business Management Courses
Content Marketing Institute
Marketing blog, tutorials, and news
HubSpot
Business eBooks, Templates & Guides
HubSpot Academy
Business Courses and Certifications
Moz – Learn SEO
Seo Courses and Tutorials
Social Media Examiner
Social Media Tutorials and Tools
State of Oregon
Licenses, unemployment, business resources
U.S Small Business Administration
Business guides, funding, government help
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Business Connections and Resources
Washington County Library LinkedIn Learning
Professional Skill Development
Yelp for Business
Business Outreach and Growth
Young Entrepreneurs Course
Free Single Course for Youth looking to start a business
Community Outreach and Public Service
Adelante Mujeres
Latinx and women community outreach programs
Beaverton Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board
Program to provide a voice for youth
Beaverton Teen Library Council
Volunteer Program to promote youth programs
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer program for Construction and Home Repair
Hands On Teen Volunteer
Variety of Volunteer Programs
Hillsboro Downtown Partnership Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities for all ages
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities for all ages
Hillsboro Schools Foundation
Volunteer driven organization
Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council
Volunteer program to provide a voice for youth
Marjorie Stewart Senior Center
Volunteer program for Sherwood Senior Center
Tualatin Volunteer Opportunities
Educational and Community centered events
Washington County Library System
Volunteer, educational, community centered events
Information Technology
Building a Gaming PC
General instructions
Codeacademy
Programming courses
Computer Basics
Course on hardware, system, and software.
ComputerScience.org
Collection of financial aid, academic, and career tools
Coursera
Programming and Computer Science courses
ed X
Programming courses
Free Code Camp
Entire coding courses
Free Greek
Local tech non-profit, Volunteer opportunities
Blog for Information Technology
Linus Tech Tips
Tutorials, News, and Tech Tips
MIT opencourseware
Free courses and downloadables
Repair Guides with iFixit
Repair guides for laptops, phones, and more!
Student Guide to Tech Hub Jobs
Career Resource, Employer Highlights, Online programs, and More!
Weebly
Build free websites
WordPress
Build free websites
Law & Legal
American Bar Association
Legal news and Resources
Bar Exam Information
Bar exam resources and information
Beaverton Cadet Program
Hands-on experience with Beaverton Police
Beaverton Police Chief
Flyers from Career Event with Police Chief
Beaverton Youth Peer Court
Hands-on experience in youth legal system
Department of Human Resources
Resources on Mental Health, Child Services, and Disability
Discover Forensics
Intro forensics courses
ed X Law
Courses on US law
Hillsboro Fire District
News, public education and more!
Hillsboro Police Cadets
Hands-on experience with Hillsboro Police
Justicia Legal Guides
Legal Research and Guides
Oregon Law Help
Free legal information
Oregon State Police
Local Resource
FBI Community Outreach
Resources from the local FBI division for both Teens and Adults.
Tigard Cadet Program
Hands-on experience with Tigard Police
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
News, public education and more!
Washington County Sheriff
Local Resource
Manufacturing & Construction
21 Manufacturing Job Skills
Skills for jobs in manufacturing
Architecture Software
15 free open source software for Architecture
Build Your Future
YouTube channel about construction and the trades
Creators Wanted MFG Day
Learn about Manufacturing Day
Construction Jobs
Construction Jobs Board
Explore Manufacturing
Resources and information
FreeCAD for Architecture
Free architecture software
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer program for Construction and Home Repair
Manufacturing Industries
Explore the different MFG indsutries
Master Welding
Course on welding and joining
STC Manufacturing Month ’21
Career Events of local manufacturers
Tongue Point Job Corps
Training Program, free education
Understanding Manufacturing
Course on welding and joining
Welding: Skilled Trades
Welding manuals
Medical, Nursing & Veterinary Medicine
3D Anatomy Visual
Interactive anatomy model
American Red Cross
First aid training course
Cat Adoption Team
Volunteer Program for Cats
CDC Mental Health
Resources on Mental Health
Dog Anatomy
Interactive dog anatomy model
Fields of Medicine
See the diversity in the medical field.
Indigo Rescue
Volunteer with a dog rescue
Legacy Health
Volunteer at a medical center
Medical Health News
News and Health Information
Mental Health Careers
See the diversity in the Mental Health Field
Nursing Specialities
Types of nursing fields
Positive Psychology
Blog by mental health professionals
Podcasts for Healthcare Professionals
Podcasts about Health, Controversial Issues, and More!
Providence Medical Center
Volunteer; local resource
Tongue Point Job Corps
Training Program, free education
Prepare to Launch – Adulting Skills
Personal Finance BYU
Personal Finance Course
Dale Carnegie
Podcasts on leadership
Dad, How do I? – How to’s
YouTube channel on doing basic household tasks
Cleaning Products – How To
Learn about cleaning products and their uses
Creating a Budget
How to make a budget
Credit Karma
Tool to monitor your credit score
Credit Score – What is it?
Understand what is a credit score
Crisis Hotlines List
List of national hotlines for those in a crisis
Getting Pulled Over
What to do when getting pulled over by the police
Green Path
Financial Wellness blog and resources
Healthcare Appointments – How To
Learn how to make a doctor’s appointment
Laundry – How To
Learn how to do laundry
Meal Planning for Beginners
Understanding what meal planning is
Mug Meals
Meals you can make in a mug
Mending Ripped Clothing
Fix ripped clothing
Money Skills
Personal Fianance Course
Networking – How To
Learn about networking and it’s importance
Over the Counter Medicines Essentials
Learn about OTC medicines
Paying off Debt – How To
Learn about the best methods to pay of debt
Self Care Essentials
Learn about self care
SNAP – Food Assistance
Learn about the SNAP Program
Stretching Exercises
Keeping yourself active while at a desk
Typing Lessons
Learn how to type
Voting – How To
Learn how to vote
Your First Apartment
What you need to know for your first apartment
Science & Mathematics
Airway Science
Community Resource on STEAM Education
Bit-Player
Blog about Computation and Math
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Blog, Articles, and videos
Interactive Science Simulations
Simulations for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Earth Science
Mathway
Help solve math problems
Minutes Physics
Physics YouTube Channel
National Geographic Library
Resource Library for Natural Science
NASA STEM Engagement
Learn about NASA and STEM
Portland Electric Internships
Internship program
Science Near Me
Locate science events near you
SciShow
YouTube Channel on Science
Tedtalks Science
Inspirational presentations about science
Wolfgram Alpha
Computer Level answers
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