CAREER
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point
A MESSAGE FROM WEST POINT ADMISSIONS:
"To many educators, West Point is often seen as off limits to potential Candidates. Yes, the competition is keen but we are here to help them find the path that best suits them, including a career as a leader in today's Army.
A West Point education is a FREE FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP including room and board.
A student gets paid over $1100/month while going to school.
There are a large number of humanities and social science majors at West Point. It is more than an engineering school.
All-expense paid internships include working at the National Security Council in Washington, visiting London to watch Shakespeare's plays, going to Oxford to study philosophy, and working at RAND Corp, Council of Economic Advisors, Goldman Sacks, A T Kearney, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory etc.
$27 million allocated for cadet research supported by 26 research centers.
The West Point Graduate Scholarship Program which prepares cadets to compete for fourteen prestigious scholarships including the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright programs. Last year West Point had 40 graduates win these scholarships.
The four pillars of the CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT program are not available at any other college. These pillars are Character, Academic, Physical and Military. At West Point, Cadets will learn and incorporate the ideals of loyalty, respect, integrity, courage, and honor in their daily life. They will learn failure can make them stronger. Going outside their comfort zone helps them grow. Character is relevant. Grit makes the difference in success in life. Finally, the concept of 'never, ever quit' becomes part of their DNA
Participation in one of the 130 Cadet Clubs including Academic, Sports, Hobby, Military, Religious and Support Clubs."
Admissions Contacts:
Vincent D. Commisa
U.S. Military Academy at West Point ADMISSIONS
State Coordinator New Jersey Field Force
Cell 973-493-2174
vcommisa@westpointfieldforce.org
Henry Schwartzstein USMA ‘71
United States Military Academy ADMISSIONS
Chief of Staff New Jersey Field Force
201-981-4250
West Point Summer Leadership Experience
Check the West Point Facebook page for virtual meetings about SLE!
Flyer below for Summer 2024!
ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP)
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a widely used and respected career development program test, developed by the Department of Defense.
The ASVAB helps students identify potential careers in both military and civilian arenas.
Although the military uses this test to help identify occupations for those who serve, students who plan to attend college or technical school will also benefit from this program, as it helps them to focus their interests on relevant career paths.
We do not release scores or information to any military branch.
For more information on the ASVAB available at Cherry Hill East, please contact your Guidance Counselor (See homepage for contact information)
JUNIORS & SENIORS:
Information on NEXT ASVAB TESTING DAY
Thursday, October 26, 2023
7:30AM, Room C102
***This is a computer based test: please bring your laptop.
If you don’t have one, we can provide one for you.***
The ASVAB Test will be available, free of charge, to all Cherry Hill East 11th and 12th graders who wish to take it.
The test will be given by an ASVAB Representative in Room C102 from 7:30am-10:30am.
Because the 3-hour test requires that students miss some of their classes, we ask for parent/guardian permission before allowing a student to participate.
To register, complete the parent/guardian permission form - ASVAB Test Permission Form (print from link or get paper form in Guidance office). Return signed form to Mrs. Lynch in Guidance by 10/24/23.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lynch at clynch@chclc.org - or your Guidance Counselor.
Good luck!! :)
Helpful ASVAB Resources
Learn all about the ASVAB - ASVAB Fact Sheet
Take a sample ASVAB test (with answer key)! - www.tutormemath.net/assets/asvab-extra-sample-test-1.pdf
How to use your scores and find career interests - Register - Scores - Learn - Explore
Check out the official ASVAB website - www.officialasvab.com
ASVAB CEP (Career Exploration Program) website - www.asvabprogram.com
Current Job Opportunities
East Guidance - Job Opportunities - Click to access our webpage dedicated to current job opportunities!
East Guidance - Working Papers - Click here for easy instructions on completing working papers! (All online now!)
Helpful Career Websites
ApplyToTradeSchool.com - A new website for high school students interested in the trades! Are you interested in attending a Trade/Vocational School? This site is adding new trade schools every day. There is also a $1000 scholarship opportunity for high school seniors! Check out the scholarship form here: https://applytotradeschool.com/scholarship-submission
CCTS (Camden County Technical Schools) Career Connection Program - For High School Juniors and Seniors: Learn a skill during your senior year and have a successful future!
CCTS is proud to offer high school seniors essential workplace readiness skills, and the technical foundation required for entry into high-paying, in-demand careers, pre-apprenticeships in the construction/industrial industry, and/or entry into college.
Camden County juniors will apply to attend the after-school program during their senior year. Pending availability, seniors from surrounding counties in South Jersey may also apply.
Some programs are free, or scholarships may be available.
For more information: careercenter@ccts.net, 856-767-7000 Ext. 5267
Career and Job Growth Index - A quick reference guide to different careers and their expected growth or decline.
College Board - Major & Career Profiles - Learn about hundreds of majors and careers profiled at CollegeBoard.
Infinity Flight Group - Be a Pilot! - Interested in becoming a pilot? Start here! This is the largest professional flight training provider in the Northeast (located at the Trenton-Mercer Airport).
MTANJ - Marine Trades Association of New Jersey - Explore all that the Boating Industry has to offer! Scholarships available, as well!
Explore the Marine Trades Industry.pdfNaviance - Career Interest Profiler & Career Cluster Finder - Go to the "Careers" tab in Naviance and click on the "Career Interest Profiler." This tool can help you discover the type of careers that match your interests. The interest profiler has 180 questions about work activities that people do at their jobs.
Go to the "Careers" tab in Naviance and click on "Career Cluster Finder." This tool helps you find career clusters that match your activities/interests, personal qualities, and subjects you enjoy in school.
O*NET OnLine - Build your future with O*NET OnLine! This website is a great tool for career exploration and job analysis. It has detailed descriptions of the world of work, for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
Part of O*NET OnLine: My Next Move - Check this website out if you’re interested in pursuing a non-traditional career path that doesn't entail going to a 4-year school right after high school. You also have access to the O*Net Interest Profiler, which will help you narrow down your interests and how they may relate to different careers.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook - This is a nationally recognized source of career information, straight from the U.S. Government (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The OOH has information about the nature of work, working conditions, training/education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States. It provides valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This Handbook is revised every two years.
New Jersey Apprenticeship Network - NJAN is committed to developing a 21st century apprenticeship model that drives economic development through skills and educational attainment, by developing and strengthening apprenticeship programs throughout the state, and increasing opportunities for both youth and adults.
New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator - This college and career navigator provides free assistance on planning your future - interest profilers/career cluster inventory, information on occupations, information on colleges/education, and preparing for employment (resume, apply, interview).
Choose the "NJ Resident" option to log in. Enter your NJ hometown and zip code to enter!
RCBC Career Assistance Tool - This website is free to use once you register, even if you're not an RCBC student. They "help you plan and pursue careers you'd love!" Get career matches for your interests.
The Top 25 Two-Year Trade Schools - A list of technical and career colleges with high-earning alumni, stand-out graduation and retention rates, and respectable debt repayment scores. This list covers a myriad of careers that need workers — and in high-paying, high-growth areas, such as aircraft maintenance, funeral services, dental hygiene, and drafting. Highly-skilled and well-trained workers are needed, and the US is home to top-notch technical schools ready to fill that need.
Upper Campus - This is a career exploration platform for students interested in exploring career paths, job functions, and companies that operate in their industries of interest. This is a helpful app to have on your phone! You can download it in the Apple App Store or on Google Play .
How it Works:
Students begin at registration by selecting their favorite subjects, interests, and employers.
Based on their likes and interests, UpperCampus generates a feed of curated content that is personal and relevant to the student.
Students can explore different career paths and industry sectors by searching them from the Explore page.
Students have access to unique features like the career assessment, student blueprint, college explorer, and their personalized calendar.
University HQ - A free educational resource to help you find the best career path options. It has information on top-rated colleges, scholarships, potential salaries, and more. This resource strives to become one of the best online resources to help students navigate through the higher education process.
Zippia - A job search engine just for you! This website includes job and career search tips for students, plus links to local jobs. It also lists common jobs for high school students during the school year and summer.
From the website: "Finding a job is difficult as is, and finding one as a teenager in high school can be even more challenging. You are not only competing with other students, but also competing with adults in your job search. This guide will help you prepare, get noticed, and hired. We will walk you through everything from finding the best jobs for high school students and companies hiring younger workers, to obtaining working papers and knowing your rights."
Internship Resources for High School Students
Internships place students in a professional setting, such as a lab or an office, for lengths of time ranging from a few weeks to a semester or more.
Some interns are paid or receive credit for their work, but the real value of an internship is in the real-world skills and experiences you gain. You can develop important professional contacts and perhaps find a mentor - and become a more attractive college or job applicant.
(Information above from Johns Hopkins CTY website)
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) - A list of internships and research opportunities throughout the US, organized by subject area.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) - A list of internships and summer research opportunities throughout the US, organized alphabetically by location.
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