What if I don't want to go to college?

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Consider an Apprenticeship

Not everyone goes to college right after high school. An apprenticeship program is an opportunity for you to work and train while getting paid to do it. It can be hard work and long hours, but the rewards are worth it. Click here to find out more about apprenticeship programs.

• Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Search the VSAC lending library for titles on Apprenticeships

Short-term training opportunities

• RWM Vocational Schools Database
• Vermont Works for Women
• Vermont Department of Labor - Programs
• VSAC Pathfinder – Short Term Training Opportunities and Certificate Programs
• VSAC Pathfinder – Alternatives to College
• Vermont Technical Education and Career Centers
• Job Corps

A future in the military

• My Future
• Students.Gov

Thinking of starting your own business?

• Junior Achievement’s Student Center
• Teen Business

And if you think you might go to college, but would really like to take some time off, consider some of these options….

• Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
• VSAC - Alternatives to College – Gap Year Options
• Vermont Commission on National and Community Service
• Habitat for Humanity
• Peace Corps
• Idealist.Org
• Americorps
• Search the VSAC lending library for titles on Alternatives to College