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Military and Apprenticeship |
Go to this page to link into all four branches of the military. For information on all branches of the service, go to today's military. Great information on apprenticeship programs. Excellent site for internships, volunteer opportunities, and apprenticeships. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test is a great way to find out if the career you're interested in matches your aptitude. It is also required for those students interested in enlisting in the Armed Forces. The test is FREE and will be offered at Kamiak on January 23, 2008. Also, an ASVAB representative will be at Kamiak on Wednesday, February 13 to interpret/present the test results. ROTC - become an officer while working towards your bachelor's degree! Information on the three branch's ROTC programs are below:
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Take a Year Off After High School
"Gap Year"
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CityYear - City Year, a member of AmeriCorps, unites young adults, ages 17-24, for a year of full-time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. Seattle is one of the sites that offer City Year. While City' Year's primary focus is on improving the lives of children, corps members also renovate housing and beautify urban space. Workers earn a weekly stipend and a $5,000 education bonus at the end of ten months. Workers receive college and career counseling, and meet regularly with community and business leaders. Job Corps - Job Corps provides youth with an opportunity to develop skills they need to succeed in a promising career. Job Corps is a federally funded program that costs nothing. Students in the program are paid a monthly allowance, and the longer they stay with the program, the higher their allowance becomes. Job Corps provides youth with the chance to learn a trade and get a high school diploma or GED, and offers youth help in getting a job. Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided. If you are interested in joining Job Corps, or if you'd like to find out more about the program, call 1-800-733-JOBS (1-800-733-5627). An operator will provide you with general information about the program, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet. Or, visit the link above. Americorps - Corps members work in teams of 5-10 people from a wide variety of backgrounds. In exchange for service, they receive a living allowance (ranging from $100-$170 per week) and a bonus upon completion of their service commitment. Bonuses range up to $5,000-$10,000 per year of full-time service. Some programs don't require you to use the bonus for education expenses; others give smaller bonuses to the non-college bound. Walt Disney CareerStart Program - Participants will work in a front-line role at the Walt Disney Resort; live in a secure, multicultural environment; and have the opportunity to earn real-world experience, build skills, network with leaders and executives, take part in personal and career-development classes, meet people from around the globe, and enjoy the privileges of being a Cast Member at the Walt Disney World Resort, including free theme park admission and discounts. To apply, you need to watch the video below and then complete the online application. If you have any questions, call 407-828-1736. Cool Seasonal Jobs - check out the jobs at www.coolworks.com ! Gap Year - take a year and do something extraordinary! Check out the programs offered on this website, or do a web search on "gap year." Read what the Seattle Time's College Guide says about the Gap Year.
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