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Dear Philanthropist

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between philanthropists and celebrities. They brainstorm a list of philanthropists and write formal letters to them. They can write to past or present philanthropists from a teacher-provided list or the one...
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Job Search Strategies: Lesson 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders in the 8th grade explore the process involved in looking for a job. They make a list of talents and attributes they already have and then analyze these lists to determine what new skills they may need to obtain a job in...
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Career Education Project in Mathematics

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research, write away for information, talk to councilors and watch videos all on careers in Mathematics. Students learn about two careers of their choice and present information on one of them to the class.
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Action Without Borders: Idealist: Internships

For Students 9th - 10th
This searchable database will allow you to find volunteer entry-level internships that match your age, interests, and location.
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National Park Service: Work With Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about working for the U.S. National Park Service. Read a list of career opportunities from archaeologist to park ranger, and find out about park volunteering and internships.
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Princeton Review

Princeton Review Career Profile: Nutritionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a pretty complete career profile for people considering becoming a nutritionist. Discusses the different steps (college, internships, work partners, possible employment oppurtunities). Plenty of resources. This page didn't need...
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The Center for Interim Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
INTERIM offers individuals of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore different areas of interest via a personally tailored, experience-based format. Since its inception, INTERIM has designed creative "Time on," for over...
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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Adventure Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Students often use their free summer months to take on reliable jobs such as office temp, ice cream store worker or grocery bagger. But your summer job, or full-time career for that matter, doesn't have to be mainstream at all. Job...
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Ameri Span Unlimited

For Students 9th - 10th
AmeriSpan Unlimited provides immersion, intern, and educational tours in Spanish-speaking countries. Information on all programs, job opportunities, and travel resources are provided.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
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Worldwide International Student Exchange (Wise)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Worldwide International Student Exchange Foundation is an excellent source of exchange opportunities for short-stay or long term experiences traveling and living abroad. Offers a range of farm, ranch, city environments as well as...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
EmploymentSpot.com was designed to simplify the search for the best employment and career resources online. Quickly and easily find the great job-hunting sites, salary and benefits information, resume- and job-posting opportunities,...
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El Education: Ampersand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ampersand: the student journal of school & work is a compilation of essays written by students at High Tech High Media Arts in San Diego, California. All students at this school complete an internship with a local organization during...
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National Environmental Education Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
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Volunteer Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
Database provides information about volunteering in other countries. Travel advice and links to university programs included.