Thanks for the hug! But I live in the country too, about 75 miles one way and 100 miles the other way to a big city. So these kinds of agencies aren't limited just to big cities. You ought to look through the phone book of your county seat. From beginning to end of the "County," "State" and "Federal" listings. Looking for anything related to jobs or employment.

The place to check out as to school admissions would be your local community college placement office. You could also talk to one of the guidance counsellors at your local high school. THEY should know about ALL these places. That's really their business.

Don't think only on the downside, the negative side. There's no reason there shouldn't be agencies of this kind to help you. Keep in mind that the more people with jobs and good schooling, the more people will stay local and become local taxpayers. Things are tight all over, I know full well. But jobs and schools aren't "frills." They are necessities. Not only for individuals such as you or me, but for communities that don't want to die. Take care!