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Community Assessment Project (CAP) In-depth annual survey focusing on quality of life in Santa Cruz County.
Get Human How to contact more than 8,000 companies in 45 countries.
GreenFile Information on environmental concerns.
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Find data insights into demographics & housing, workforce development & employment, higher education, agriculture & tourism, health & wellness, and tech & transportation in the Monterey Bay region.
Monterey Bay Internships Monterey Bay Internships provides a way for students to gain valuable job experience while attending college or university and gives local employers access to the talent here at home. Employers from all industries can post paid and unpaid internship opportunities free of charge and students from across the Monterey Bay region can apply for these opportunities.
RAND The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.
Santa Cruz City Business License Database Businesses licensed within the City of Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz County Statistics Links to a full range of demographic, economic, health, and other statistics for Santa Cruz County. Created and maintained by SCPL Librarians.
Santa Cruz Economic Development Connects you to the resources you need to get your business started or to grow.
Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC) A treasure trove of resources for small businesses. Get one-on-one help, training and workshops, funding assistance, and more. Their lists of resources are comprehensive, and their services are completely free.
Starting a Business in Santa Cruz County Complete guide to starting a business in Santa Cruz, with links and contact information.
Community Information Database: Employment List of employment resources maintained by the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
Job Resources for the Formerly Incarcerated from Library of Congress Online and print resources providing information and services aimed at assisting formerly incarcerated individuals with locating employment.
JobNow A unique service that features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation and career coaching. Users can draw from a carefully-selected library of interview tips, resume templates, career assessments, and other valuable resources.
LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning has thousands of professional online business, creative, and tech courses that build in-demand skills.
Monterey Bay Internships Monterey Bay Internships provides a way for students to gain valuable job experience while attending college or university and gives local employers access to the talent here at home. Employers from all industries can post paid and unpaid internship opportunities free of charge and students from across the Monterey Bay region can apply for these opportunities.
SantaCruzJobs.com Local job listings.
VetNow Get personalized assistance from a VA navigator to discover eligible benefits. Find resources for veterans in education, employment, housing, and healthcare.
Morningstar Investing Center Investment information on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Value Line Investment research on companies, industries, and markets.
California Courts Self Help How to resolve disputes in or out of court.
City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Arranged by titles and keyword searchable.
Copyright Alliance A one-stop shop for copyright information, including resources on copyright law; issues and policy; education; and how to find a copyright attorney, creator services, or a copyright owner, as well as news and events.
County of Santa Cruz County Code Arranged by titles and keyword searchable.
LawHelpCA.org LawHelpCA is California's official and free legal resource with information about common legal issues, written by reputable sources on 16 general topics and over 140 specific subtopics. LawHelpCA contains an updated directory of legitimate and pre-screened organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice and representation.
Local Ballot Measures Full text and results compiled by SCPL.
Santa Cruz County Law Library Located in the county government building, the Santa Cruz County Law Library assists the community in finding the best resources to start their legal research.