Not sure if the career you have your heart set on is the right one for you? Do you have a passion about a particular industry and want to get real-life work experience? One way to find out if your career choice is the right fit for you is to participate in an internship program. An internship is also a great experience to add to your resume.
Interested in an internship to fit in your senior year schedule? Please reach out to the internship coordinator at SHS, Ms. Kominski.
Are you interested in studying abroad next summer? CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is a cultural exchange nonprofit that offers 60+ programs in 35+ destinations around the world, which give high school students the opportunity to study a subject they are passionate about (Language Immersion, STEM, Social Change, Arts, and Business) alongside like-minded peers. CIEE programs offer college credit, community services hours, hands-on career experience, and the opportunity to gain intercultural competence and independence while partaking in engaging coursework. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing the links below, please email hsabroad@ciee.org or call 1-866-583-0332.
What is a Gap Year? A gap year comes under many guises - backpacking, a career gap, a short gap year, travelling, time out, a sabbatical - but they all mean the same thing. It is constructive time out to travel in-between life stages. It usually means travelling, volunteering or working abroad. Often it means all three!
Taking time off after high school before continuing education may be beneficial for some students who need a break...
Get a new perspective on life . . . expand your horizons . . . experience the world in a new way!!!
Whether you get away for a few months or a year, stay closer to home or go to another country - working for an organization that helps people, animals, or the environment all over the world can be a life-changing experience.
Try these organizations for a truly life-changing experience. Some offer a stipend, room & board!
Service Year - serviceyear.org/
AmeriCorps - www.americorps.gov
City Year - www.cityyear.org
Student Conservation Association - www.thesca.org
Service Year Option/Maryland Corps - these programs provide 18 years old and older with an invaluable opportunity to determine the best next steps in their work or educational journey through a year of paid, full-time service; participants will earn at least $15 an hour, help accessing wrap-around services, and extensive professional development opportunities; additionally, after completion of the term of service, participants will receive $6,000 that can be put into a Maryland 529 account or a cash stipend.
Need A Break After High School? Consider a Gap Year...You May Get Inspired and Discover a Whole New Side to Life!
TeenLife will host its Gap Year Virtual Fair LIVE on November 14, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. EST and feature speakers from:
EF Education First International, Ltd.
InterExchange
Where There Be Dragons
Centro MundoLengua
Manna Project International
Art History Abroad
Canvee Life School
Mark Your Calendar for Our Upcoming Gap Guide!
While many students eagerly anticipate and prepare for college life, a growing number are choosing to take a strategic pause before diving into higher education. A gap year offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and a fresh perspective.
We designed our 2025 Gap Year Guide to help you advise your students on the benefits and practicalities of taking a gap year. It covers:
The why: Compelling reasons why a gap year is a valuable investment in a student’s future
The how: Steps involved in deferring college acceptance and navigating the administrative process
The budget: Strategies for funding a gap year, including scholarships, grants, and part-time work opportunities
The perfect program: Guidance on selecting the right gap year program to align with a student’s goals and interests
The new Gap Guide will be available on November 26th. In the meantime, check out the current guide and bookmark this page
Links to an external site. - it will update when the new guide is available!