College 2yr/4yr - Military/Military Academy - Apprenticeship - Workforce

 What to do if....

• You want to go into the MILITARY:

• Contact recruiters in the fall of the senior year.
• Take the ASVAB to determine your skill level in various area

• You want to do an APPRENTICESHIP:

• Explore programs offered at Atlantic County Technical School District
• Charlene Ellenberg, Evening School Secretary, 609-625-0172, cellenberg@acitech.org
• For additional information please visit the NJ Career Connections website 

• You want to go into a CAREER FIELD:

• Investigate different careers available without post-secondary education
• Make an appointment with your counselor to review your career interest inventory on NJCAN.
• Attend the Atlantic City High School Career Fair and Beyond High School Day events
• Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Find job openings and review training requirements for certain jobs NJ State Employment 
• Job posting search engines: http://www.monster.com ; http://indeecom

• You want to go to a 2-YEAR COLLEGE OR TECH SCHOOL:

• Consider applying to Atlantic Cape Community College
• Make an appointment and visit the institution
• Attend College Fairs in your area.
• Fill out the FAFSA to see if you qualify for financial a
• Follow the ACHS application procedures for Jump Start.
• Meet with College or Tech School representatives at the high school whenever possible.

• You want to go to a 4-YEAR INSTITUTION/UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE:

• You want to go to a MILITARY ACADEMY:

• Begin your file with the New Jersey senators and your congressional representative by contacting their office
• Submit cards to selected service academies to begin your file.
• Visit academy site if possible. Summer camps are offered for students between junior and senior year
• Check online for applications. It is strongly suggested that interested students apply for and attend these seminars.
• Attend an All Academy Day to learn more about application process and visit with academy representative
• Take SAT and/or ACT and forward scores to senators and representatives
• Turn in all applications by deadline Selection committees will evaluate all applicants via personal interview and application.

• United States Military Academy – West Point
• United States Air Force Academy
• United States Naval Academy
• United States Coast Guard Academy