College & Career Center News
June 10 - June 15
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FOCUS THIS WEEK:
Going Directly to Work
Gap Year
Job Corps
Going Directly to Work
Our Heritage HS website has lots of options for job opportunities. Employment
Gap Year
A gap year is a period that people use to explore areas of interest and earn money before starting college or a career. People who take a gap year often use the time to work, volunteer, travel or a combination of these options:
- Leadership training
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Global career development
- Educational experiences
- Environmental research
Check out our website for Gap Year programs
Job Corps
Job Corps is a free federal program for people ages 16-24 who meet certain requirement. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.
COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION TOOLS
Four-Year College or University/Community College
Two-year colleges are known as community colleges. They offer a degree program called an associate degree. You are eligible to attend a community college if you have a high school diploma or earned a GED. You can transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree.
TRADE SCHOOL
A trade school is sometimes called vocational school or technical school. It trains students in technical skills to prepare for certain jobs. When you graduate, you receive a diploma or certificate confirming that you completed the program.
MILITARY
The U.S. Military may be an option for you. It provides a salary, benefits, job training, and travel. But serving in the military requires you to commit to certain number of years of service.
The military has 5 branches:
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marine Corps
- Navy
Each branch has its own focus and career options. To apply, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Each branch requires you to pass a physical examination and meet certain weight requirements. Fitness requirements vary depending on the branch.
Heritage High School
Email: carlina.chirufekel@lcps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/hhscounseling
Location: 520 Evergreen Mill Road SE Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 571-252-2800
Facebook: facebook.com/HeritageHighSchoolVA
Twitter: @RoarPride