College & Career Readiness
HIGHLIGHTING COLLEGE MAJORS, TRADES, & THE MILITARY MONTHLY
November 2021
College Major: Public Policy
Trade: Childcare
Military: Reserves
College Major of the Month
Public Policy
What is public policy?
https://www.civiced.org/project-citizen/what-is-public-policy
Careers in Public Policy
http://employmentnews.gov.in/NewEmp/MoreContentNew.aspx?n=InDepthJobs&k=40
Best Colleges for Public Policy in America
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-public-policy/
First Generation College Student Success Day is Nov. 8!
On Nov. 8th, the Center for First Generation Student Success encourages colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits, and K-12 schools to celebrate the success of first-generation college students. Why Nov. 8th? This date was selected to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Learn more about the Center and different events being held on Nov. 8th by checking out their web site.
Website: https://firstgen.naspa.org/engagement/first-generation-college-celebration
HBCU Highlight of the month...Morehouse College
Website: https://www.morehouse.edu/
Location: 830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: (470) 639-0999
Trade of the Month
Childcare
6 Reasons You Should Choose a Career in Childcare
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/6-reasons-you-should-choo_b_11850486
Childcare Workers: Salary, career path, job outlook, education, and more
https://www.raise.me/careers/personal-care-and-service/childcare-workers/
Childcare Worker Duties
Military
Reserves
Everything You Need to Know About Joining the Guard and Reserve
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/guard-and-reserve-faqs.html
Active Duty vs. Reserve
https://www.va.gov/vetsinworkplace/docs/em_activeReserve.html
Joining the Military as a Reservist: Eligibility, Obligation, and Benefits
Be a Public Affairs Officer in the Air Force
Website: https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/public-affairs-officer
A Career in Childcare in the Military
Did you know that the Department of Defense (DoD) is the nation's largest employer-sponsored child care system and one of the largest youth development programs in the country? There are many benefits to pursuing this career, including tuition reimbursement. Click on the link to learn more.