1. 9 th – 10 th - 11 th -12 TH

2. S= Self-Discovery M= Make it Count! A= Applications R= Re-Energize T= Test Preparations

3.  Enrichment Programs  Volunteer and Community Service  Shadowing & Internships  Summer Jobs  Camps  College Applications  Campus Visits

4.  Enrichment Programs  Focus on your interests while sharpening your skills and expanding your knowledge  Volunteer and Community Service  Gives you a sense of purpose, teaches you new skills and lets you gain perspective  Jobs and Internships  Put your education to work, earn money and gain independence

6.  Academic, travel, athletic, arts, college prep  Local public & private schools & universities  College & Career Center, guidance office, teachers and coaches  Neighborhood Studios, Silvermine Center for the Arts, NE Fashion & Design Center  www.enrichmentalley.comwww.enrichmentalley.com  www.teenlife.comwww.teenlife.com

8.  Know yourself  Strengths? Personality traits? Likes and dislikes?  Choose a cause  Animals? Kids? Environment?  Write a resume (to really impress!)  College & Career Center, guidance office, teachers, friends, family, club advisors  Voluntary Action Center, Ms. Sara German, (203)339-6310, sgerman@unitedwaycfc.orgsgerman@unitedwaycfc.org  www.givetimenow.orgwww.givetimenow.org

9.  College & Career Center or guidance office  Ask friends, family, neighbors  Apply directly to local businesses  Read the local newspapers

10.  Depends upon your age: Wage & Workplace Standards Division (860) 263-6791 www.ct.gov/dol www.ct.gov/dol  Babysitting, yard work, run errands, pet care, tutoring, coaching  Town (recreation & public works), camps, clubs, grocery stores  Start your own business  Be creative – use your talents and skills  Make flyers, tell friends, neighbors, relatives

11.  Know yourself  Write a resume  Prepare your application information  Dress appropriately  Girls: Skirt/slacks, dress, blouse/sweater, shoes  Boys: Khakis, collared shirt (tucked in) with tie, shoes, socks, belt  Close the deal  Send a thank you note

12.  Study hard and develop good work habits  Be a part of your community  Be the best that you can be Good Luck!