College Alternatives
College may not be the choice for everyone. Here's a guide to alternatives to the Big U, including gap year programs, job tips, travel options, military service and junior colleges.
What is the AmeriCorps?
The United States' national service group, the AmeriCorps, is about to undergo major expansion. It's not just a volunteer gig, it's a recipe, AmeriCorps proponents say, for the nation's recovery and for tens of thousands of college students to earn money for their education via AmeriCorps scholarships.
The United States' national service group, the AmeriCorps, is about to undergo major expansion. It's not just a volunteer gig, it's a recipe, AmeriCorps proponents say, for the nation's recovery and for tens of thousands of college students to earn money for their education via AmeriCorps scholarships.
How the 2009 GIVE Act Will Affect AmeriCorps
Here’s how the new 2009 GIVE Act could impact AmeriCorps and the young people in your family who may be interested in volunteering through AmeriCorps
Here’s how the new 2009 GIVE Act could impact AmeriCorps and the young people in your family who may be interested in volunteering through AmeriCorps
Should Your Child Apply to the AmeriCorps?
Like a domestic Peace Corps, the AmeriCorps uses a huge team of volunteers to work on community service projects throughout the United States. Should your child volunteer for the AmeriCorps? And if so, how?
Like a domestic Peace Corps, the AmeriCorps uses a huge team of volunteers to work on community service projects throughout the United States. Should your child volunteer for the AmeriCorps? And if so, how?
What is the AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps?
The AmeriCorps has three wings, including its NCCC or National Civilian Community Corps, designed for young people ages 18-24.
The AmeriCorps has three wings, including its NCCC or National Civilian Community Corps, designed for young people ages 18-24.
What is a GED?
Not every teen is college bound, and some don't even finish high school. They drop out or opt instead for a GED, or General Educational Development, certificate instead of the classic high school diploma.
Not every teen is college bound, and some don't even finish high school. They drop out or opt instead for a GED, or General Educational Development, certificate instead of the classic high school diploma.
Gap Year
Gap years aren't just for Brits anymore. The concept of taking a year off to explore the world and do community service in far-flung climes has taken off stateside too. Here's the scoop.
Gap years aren't just for Brits anymore. The concept of taking a year off to explore the world and do community service in far-flung climes has taken off stateside too. Here's the scoop.
FAQs about the Peace Corps
All the basics on what the Peace Corps is, how to apply and what to expect.
All the basics on what the Peace Corps is, how to apply and what to expect.
Joining the Military
A hub of information on joining the United States military corps, from how to apply to what to expect.
A hub of information on joining the United States military corps, from how to apply to what to expect.
Jobs - Bachelor's Degree Not Required
From sound tech to dental assistant, there are plenty of jobs out there only require a 2-year degree or some post-high school education. Here are tips to get you started.
From sound tech to dental assistant, there are plenty of jobs out there only require a 2-year degree or some post-high school education. Here are tips to get you started.
8 Tips for Finding an Internship
Networking, career fairs, counselors - there's a technique to finding a good internship.
Networking, career fairs, counselors - there's a technique to finding a good internship.