Directory of American Youth Organizations
Directory of American Youth Organizations

Author: Judith B. Erickson

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781575420349

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This directory lists 500 organizations to help young people who want to share a special interest, make new friends, get more involved, or find out more about their future career goals. The directory is a guide to U.S. adult-sponsored, kid-targeted, national non-profit and for-profit organizations. The directory is easy to use, fully indexed, and organized by the focus of each organization. Each entry provides a contact name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the organization's objectives and activities. Available e-mail addresses and Web sites also are listed. The book includes tips on how to find local chapters of organizations and information about how to start a local chapter on the local level. The groups listed provide a vast, informal system of education through which members learn a variety of skills and values. Service, scholarship, internship opportunities, and career advice are often available. Title headings of the contents include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "About This Directory"; (3) "A Special Note to Parents"; (4) "Directory of American Youth Organizations"; (5) "Youth Work on the Internet"; (6) "Background Information about Youth Organizations"; (7) "Resources for Administrators and Leaders"; (8) "Readings"; and (9) "Index." (EH)

Washington Information Directory
Washington Information Directory

Author: CQ Press

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2012-07-20

Total Pages: 1001

ISBN-13: 1452234264

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Washington Information Directory is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. It provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization. Washington Information Directory offers three easy ways to find information: by name, by organization, and through detailed subject indexes. More than just a directory, it also includes reference boxes and organization charts. With more than 10,000 listings, the 2012– 2013 edition of Washington Information Directory features contact information for: Congress and federal agencies Nongovernmental organizations Policy groups, foundations, and institutions Governors and other state officials U.S. ambassadors and foreign diplomats Washington Information Directory also features up-to-date contact information for the high-level advisory positions or “czar” appointed by President Obama that oversee: The auto industry Green energy Health-care Technology Stimulus accountability