What job opportunities can a high school drop out attend?
413638
I agree! Get your GED and then go to college. Why be a drop-out????
1145536
For teens, your best bet is good old fashion leg work. Go to the various fast food and retail establishments nearby and apply. You can also search the help wanted section of the newspaper, but leg work will probably be the most rewarding. Remember your first impression counts, so dress for an interview even when picking up apps. You could get an interview on the spot if your timing is right. \n\nOther preparation you should do:\n- Prepare a resume. It does not need to be very elaborate, but with a simple word processor, there is no reason you can't create one pretty easily. Take a couple of copies when you gather and return applications and if you get asked to an interview. If you have never held a job before, you can list volunteer work, pertinent after school activities and self employment such as lawn mowing or baby sitting. Under education, list the school you are attending and any awards or achievements you have obtained.\n- Make sure you have written down all the answers you will need for a application. Some places will want you to complete the application on the spot. You should have addresses, employment dates, emergency contact information etc.\n- Ask your parents, a teacher or other adult you trust to look over your resume and to help you practice for interviews.\n\nRemember, job hunting is a job. Make notes of where you have applied. Follow-up. It can be frustrating and can take some time, particularly if you don't have any work experience.
629788
Joe Horn went to junior college and look at him.  You could try to contact teams, but it's much easier if you just go where they are already looking for players and that's colleges.  If you have ever had any skills, they probably already have scouting reports on you from High School before you dropped out, but most teams would probably worry that if you couldn't dedicate yourself to school, how will you dedicate yourself to a program?  It's an uphill climb. Good luck.
743067
Some schools have a career development class. I know my high school did. You actually had to have a job outside of school and then in school, you took a class one period a day.
436830
Go to his high school they should have a form for his employer to fill out and return.
319980
I'm going to assume the child is high-school age and so you're trying to keep him/her from dropping out of high school...in which case, you might want to help them start checking out community college classes for the summer. If they can see that there's something *else* to look forward to after high school, that might help.\n\nIf it's the particular school they're having trouble with, you might also want to check out charter high schools in your area, like Green Dot or KIPP. Check the charter schools website at http://www.ccsa.org (I think!).\n\nAlso, if your child is getting discouraged about a particular class they're having trouble with, you're probably entitled to free tutoring services. Ask a counselor at the high school about tutoring. Once your kid gets more confidence, that might help too.\n\nGood luck! And don't let that child drop out! :)
81325
I have an 18 year old step son who just dropped out of school at the beginning of his final semester of his senior year.  Dumb, dumb, dumb...  He is living with friends - has been through 3 jobs in 6 weeks - and has no vehicle any more because he couldn't pay the repair bills.  You can ALWAYS go back to college, but you can NEVER resume your high school career.
339818
many high schools offer vocational training at seperate facilities check around your area some may have open enrolment
697012
Students choose to drop out for many reasons most feel that school isnt for them and sometimes circumstances will cause students to want to leave school. There's a disadvantage to those who do drop out of school because according to a commercial I saw that cited facts that people who don't graduate from high school will earn $200,000 less than someone who's got a diploma or college degree. You can't get a job without a high school diploma. I don't see the point of dropping out because you would miss the fun of attending prom and graduating with people your own age. Why would you want to settle for a GED when you can have a diploma you walked across the stage and accepted. Sure school is going to be challenging, but life's challenging enough when you don't have the proper education to get a job and career off the ground.
931298
Here are some suggestions:\n-Grocery Store Bagger/ Caryout\n-Fast Food (McDonalds, Wendys etc.)\n-Independently owned businesses (Mom & Pop stores will usually hire young people as cashiers, stockers etc., )\n-Newspaper Carrier\n-Restaurant (Dishwasher etc.)\n\nALSO try the carts at a mall, those little specialty shops in the main hall, those are owned by ordinary schmoes, who usually need some help.\n\nSTART WITH ONE OF THESE JOBS, and when you become 16 and 18, you have work experience at a job, and you could start out as a secretary or something else. If  secretary is not your career path, your computer skills wont get you far as a teenager. I am 14 myself and have taken computer classes at HS, but an office wont hire at 14, so I got a job today at wendys, therefore I will have my feet wet in the world of work.
328549
Check the local paper(s) in the classified section. Walk around in the area where you want to work. Look for help wanted signs. If you don't see a sign but would like to work in a particular place talk to the boss and express an interest. Ask if you can fill out an application or leave your number. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Some towns have organizations that help teens get work experience. If you are in school, ask your counselor to help you. Use the internet to find a job and to put out a resume. If you have friends with good jobs, ask them how they got their jobs. Ask them if they have any suggestions for you. If you are persistent and optimistic and let prospective employers know what you have to contribute, you will find or create the perfect job. Creating a job is about going into business for yourself or with friends offering a needed service. The world is your oyster. Make a pearl.
311755
how old are you?  cause you will need to have some knowledge or some skill in order to support yourself in the real world... and well it's not likely that someone having not graduated high school at the minimum is likely to hang on to a job very long..\n besides once you are 18 and filling out a job application for McDonald's,, it gonna be pretty sad when even they turn you down for not having a minimum education..\n no really man .. I am not trying to "kick you when you are down" I just want to be sure that you understand what you really are saying!!..\n:) if you are really down or are having issues.. talk to some one.. if you don't have any one to talk to .. I'm here :) be0421@yahoo.com ...  cause really $7.00 an hour ain't gonna get you that killer pad you've always wanted :)\ncheer up ... it will get easier  good luck!!
271928
He can get into most colleges and universities with a GED, but that's not the only issue of concern for him (and you). What does he intend to do in lieu of attending classes? Does he have a job? Is he interested in going to college later on? How is his social development? Will he be completely cut off from his peer group when he drops out of high school or does he have a wide circle of friends outside of school? These are some questions you should both consider carefully, but it's your life (and his) and your decision to make. I hope it works out for both of you.
845866
For now you could get a retail job at an upscale department store like Macy's or Nordstrom's.\n\nWhen you're older (like when you go to college) there's a program called INROADS that focuses on preparing minority students for jobs in a corporate setting.  They have workshops and seminars that you go to and you interview for internships in corporate settings.
1112126
In California, pretty much all public high schools have a "continuation school" for dropouts.  Since this kid is not 18, by law, he should be in school, so why not enroll him in regular school?  He may have lost one year by not attending, but he should be able to enroll again!\n\nThere are 2 high schools in Palo Alto. Call them up and speak with a guidance counselor for more information on your options.\nhttp://gunn.pausd.org/home/web/\n\nhttp://www.paly.net/\n\nI had my high school  aged niece living with me off and on and she would attend school part of the year, then move away and not attend. Then she came back and attended again.  The school took her back, no problem, but she is not able to graduate because she has not completed the required classes. However, she's made friends, and learned a bit from enrolling in school.
809419
Ask your local school district about their GED program. If there is a medical reason for you to not attend high school, you may be eligible for homebound instruction, but that would be up to a physician to say so.
1105039
Any volunteer work will look good on his college application. But for it to help him stay focused in school, it helps to have him find something he loves doing where he can interact with people who are passionate about a particular field and who can serve as role models for him. Certainly churches are great for finding volunteer opportunities, but also check with your son's high school.\n\nIt already sounds as though your son is very focused and doing quite well. Congratulations!