Career Planning/Interests
Many students at the High School level are still unsure about their career choice. The following links will be helpful in making students aware of career opportunities, as well as focus on their personal skills, preferences, and work values.
Click the above link for Military Academy information
Apprenticeship Contacts
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Sheet Metal Workers International Association
www.smwia.org 202-783-5880
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United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
www.ua.org 202-628-5823
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Outward Bound
www.outwardbound.com Offers leadership training courses in mountaineering, sea kayaking, backpacking and more.
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Cross-Cultural Solutions
www.crossculturalsolutions.com Sends volunteers to provide humanitarian assistance in China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru and Russia.
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National Civilian Community Corps
www.americorps.org 800-942-2677 During a ten-month stint, tutor at-risk kids, help fight forest fires, or provide aid to victims of natural disasters. Earn $$ for education, living allowance and healthcare.
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Earthwatch
www.earthwatch.org Opportunity to assist scientific researchers in the field for up to three weeks as they work toward the conservation of the Earth’s resources.
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Dynamy
www.dynamy.org This program packs three nine-week internships, an Outward Bound course, community involvement, and independent living into one-year. (Careers and Colleges, Sept/Oct 2003, pg 34)
Employment Opportunities
High School Guidance
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