In addition to serving your country, the Military offers many benefits to its enlistees. Excellent training, traveling, and GI benefits to help pay for college are just a few of the perks. To enlist in the Military, you must be 18 years of age, meet the physical requirements, be a U.S. citizen, and a high school graduate. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a free assessment designed to determine an interesting field of study and place you in specialized training. Investigate the branch of the Military that would be of interest to you. Military recruiters are available to meet with you when they visit Terry Parker. See your Counselor for more information or check out these websites:
Military academies offer four years of college education leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students must be nominated by their congressman/woman for an appointment to an academy. Tuition is covered and a military commitment follows graduation. See your Counselor during your junior year if this interests you.
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is a program that trains men and women in college to become officers in the military. Students receive two to five hours of military training per week at specific colleges. Scholarships and stipends are an incentive for those interested in leadership roles in the military.
Employment / On the Job Training
Is college out of the question for right now? Entering the workforce can provide you with on-the-job training. You can begin earning money right away and save on school expenses. However, most people who get even a short-term training program after high school make more money in the long run. Finding a job where you can continue to learn new skills and with it, more salary, is the best choice for employment directly out of high school.
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