Has anyone attended Job corps if so would you reccomend it???
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Yes I have, and if you want to make a difference in some one's life it's a very good organization to work for. You may want to also look into the peace corp or Americorps.
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Hey, \n\nI've received a diploma from them in Police/Security Sciences last year.  I wouldn't say it's a waste of time.  They are very co-operative and helpful.  The course was a little 'too-easy' but the resources you get are great and you get to keep them all, which makes the cost of the course a little more resonable.\n\nFeel free to contact me for more info.  \n\nMatt \nmatthewpenkala@yahoo.ca
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You betcha! My kids loved it. And now they volunteer each year to help out. I never made it to VBS but I was a camp counselor at Conconully Camp (Near Omak, WA) for three years and I just loved it to pieces. Those were the days. Great kids too.
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There are several ways to do this - \n\nIf you are 16-24 head to Job Corps. They have many different construction trades. Many ofthe programs are directly tied to the union, and the instructors are not "teachers" but union carpenters, or whatever. http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/voc_db/search/voc_master_view/voc_offering_list will take you to a list of all the Job Corps Centers and all the possible trades you can learn.\n\nIf you are older - go to your local state apprenticeship office (can't provide the link as you do say where you are) and ask about the trade you want to join.
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have you thought about joining the peace corps? my brother was going to do that....they offered him an intensive course in Spanish...and training. Don't know if it is right for you...hard work...but you get it see the world...and help out.  As long as you have a Bachelors degree you can join up. Usually you can pick where you want to go....out of available places.\n\nAlso looks great on your resume...
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yes i been at job corp . It was most boring experience i ever had.  Their was ton people their. The places i wanted to stop and talk a long line . We had to hurry and get back to school so it was waste of half day.
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Ohcynthia, good for you. The decent job is important too because we don't want going to our jobs while the guy is sitting on the sofa with the remote all day.\n\nCheck out activites that are in another city (because we don't know where you are) - even one town away - that will help you meet a different group of guys. You see, it's not a matter of some guy coming in to rescue; you have to initiate your own rescue!\n\nAlso try taking a night class at a local college, community college or junior college. The cost is usually low, parking fees are waived, and you'll come across people who want to better themselves -- just like you. Best of luck. Things will be looking up soon.
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I used to be. I graduated many years ago. Truthfully, if it hadn't been for the Honors College, my education would have been lacking. We had special lectures and challenging courses in economics, the arts and sciences and many other fields that simply weren't available to the rest of the campus (which I think, in retrospect, was a crime because everybody could have learned from them). I'm not sorry I did it, and would recommend it to anybody. You may end up not liking it and eventually make the choice to leave the program, but at least give it a try.
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When I was 18 I joined a community service organization called CITY YEAR. It has national sites in over 14 states and even  in South Africa. I participated in numereous physical service projects and activities. I was involved in inner city educational efforts and conducted after school programs. In all of that I learned values thast would last me a lifetime. It taught me to love and preserve my community and world. It taught me to appreciate and encourage diversity and to live by a standard of right actions toward my fellow people but my environment as well. The experience I had joining this program changed my life in a million and one ways. I would recommend this program to any 17-24 yr old anywhere on the globe. It has been 6 yrs since I left and everyday I use and live by the things that I learned. I am a better person everyday for it. I took vows as a member of CITY YEAR and one thing I vowed was that "In the face of apathy I will take ACTION". I have done that and other things I vowed and always will.
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i you love doing it then that is all that matters, college doesn't garunte you a place in the career world. I myself love my job but my family wants me to go to college. So i signed up for pulaski tech, its a community college. that is the best way to go, its the cheapest, get your basics at a community, and you get this little diploma thing, then if you feel like goin to actual college more power to you. but you don't have to quit, there are night classes, on-line classes, corespondence classes (which i highly recommend)
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I haven't been to one. But check www.collegeboard.com out it will help as it will have info about it.
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Check out Rotary Youth Exchange!  I've done an exchange with them, and I'm about to do a second!  I just can't tell you enough good things about the program.  And it is almost the most afordable of all of them.  Check it out http://www.rotary.org/programs/youth_ex/index.html\nI would suggest the year program if you can, the experience is really much better if you can do a whole year, better culture emersion and such.
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just went to a 3 day seminar for them.  I signed up for some classes but I am having second thoughts due to some further research.  how did you hear about them?
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You should log onto www.armycadets.com.   This will give you a good idea of what it is like, where they are etc.   It is a good idea to try it out in the cadets to see if you enjoy it before you join the armed forces, as there are no strings attached, and if you don't like it then you have not committed to anything big.
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Unfornutely I can tell you no it is not. My uncle is a "Regional Hiring Manager" with them  and he just emails everyone (from his bedroom) who's resume he runs across on the internet and asks them to come interview for management. Don't waste your time....Also if you DO interview you will have to PAY them to train you. Sorry Uncle Charlie but you're a con-artist.
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I am also doing research because i would like to go. All of my friends that have gone have said that it is an AMAZING experience and EXTREMELY worth it. I highly suggest going. I believe they offer a few scholarships...you may want to look into it.
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I think that the NYPD is your best bet.  The benefits package is excellent and you are covered from the first day that you start the job.  Also there are hundreds of units that you can go to you sound like ESU would be the way to go for you.  Also you are able to buy back some of your military time and there is a way that you can get paid for your training while you are in the academy.