Online Library & Resource Center - Vocational

Vocational/Trades

General Resources

Association for Career and Technical Education
http://www.acteonline.org/

A resource directory for Vocational/Career and Technical Education
http://www.khake.com/page50.html

Auto Mechanics

Dictionary of Automotive Terms
http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/index.htm

Automotive Dictionary
http://www.automotivedictionary.org/

Index of Automotive Diagrams from About.com
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/generalinfo/l/bl_img_gen001.htm

Automotive Service Association
http://www.asashop.org/

Automobile Magazine
http://www.automobilemag.com/index.html

Car and Driver Magazine
http://www.caranddriver.com/

Contractor/Construction Management

Construction Management Association of America
http://cmaanet.org/

Learn more about home improvement with the DIY Network
http://www.diynetwork.com/home-improvement/index.html

Builder Magazine
http://www.builderonline.com/

Electrician

Electronics – An Online Guide for Beginners
http://library.thinkquest.org/16497/home/index.html

Basic Electrical Definitions
http://www.elec-toolbox.com/basicdef.htm

Glossary of Electrical Terms
http://www.youngco.com/young2.asp?ID=4&Type=3

Electronic Design
http://electronicdesign.com

Gardening/Landscaping

GardenWeb Glossary of Botanical Terms
https://www.gardenlifepro.com/glossary-botanical-terms/

Landscape America
http://www.landscape-america.com/index.html
Website dedicated to promoting an interest and appreciation of landscaping and lawns across the country.

Landscaping from Home and Garden Television
http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/index.html

Home Inspector

National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers
http://www.nabie.org/

National Association of Certified Home Inspectors – Glossary of Terms
http://www.nachi.org/glossary.htm

Housing Inspection Foundation
http://www.hif-assoc.org/

Starting a Home Inspection Business
http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessideas/article45486.html

Video – What Happens at a Home Inspection
http://video.about.com/homebuying/Preparing-for-Home-Inspection.htm

Locksmith

Learn about different types of locks
http://www.typesoflocks.com/

Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org/index.php

What does a locksmith do? Career Overview
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/AboutTrades/GetTradeDetails?tradeId=74&TradeName=Locksmith-space-(259L)

Motorcycle/ATV Repair

Motorcyclist Magazine
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/index.html

Motorcycle Glossary-with photos!
http://www.dansmc.com/glossary/motorcycle%20glossary.htm

Useful motorcycle and repair tips
http://motorcycleviews.com/motorcycletips/motorcycletipsmaintenance.htm

American Motorcyclist
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/

Plumbing

Plumbing Basics
http://www.plumbing-basics.com/

Plumbing Glossary
http://www.alpha-plumbing.com/plumbing-terminology-a.htm

History of Plumbing
http://www.theplumber.com/h_index.html

American Society of Plumbing Engineers
http://www.aspe.org/

Small Engine Repair

Introduction to Small Engines (PDF)
http://www.workforcedevelopment.com/sample_lessons/089_sample.pdf

Small Engine Mechanics listing from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/small-engine-mechanics.htm