Public Charter School: How to Jump Start a Career

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• Public Charter SchoolHow to Jump Start a Career

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• When students enroll in a public charter school,
  they have a unique opportunity to jump start
  their careers.
• You can save time, money and be well on your way
  to a entering a rewarding field.
• Sometimes referred to as dual enrollment
  programs, students earn college credit for free
  while still in high school.

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Benefits of Public Charter Schools and Dual
Enrollment Programs

• The number one reason for students entering a
  dual enrollment program at public charter schools
  is saving money.

• Most dual enrollment programs offer free college
  courses to their high school students.
• Some programs even cover the cost of books.

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Benefits of Public Charter Schools and Dual
Enrollment Programs

• The second major benefit to dual enrollment
  programs at public charter schools is time
  savings.

• During high school you stay focused on your field
  of study.
• You dont waste time with elective courses that
  might not benefit your chosen career or field of
  study.
• Its possible for you to graduate with a
  four-year college degree in two or three years
  instead of four.

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Benefits of Public Charter Schools and Dual
Enrollment Programs

• You learn about college life and are better
  prepared to adjust to the rigors and lifestyle of
  being a college student.

• Getting a feel early on builds confidence and
  helps you get the most from your college
  experience.
• Better adjustment early on increases the
  likelihood of success!

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• Potential Careers for Students Attending Public
  Charter Schools

• Engineering. If civil, mechanical, chemical,
  aeronautical or electrical engineering careers
  interest you, an associate in science degree can
  help you earn college credits.
• Equine Studies. Equine studies are geared to
  students interested in horses and careers in the
  horse industry.
• Veterinary Science. If youre interested in
  becoming a veterinarian, certified veterinary
  technician or other animal health worker, this
  program will definitely jump start your career.

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• Potential Careers for Students Attending Public
  Charter Schools

• Homeland Security. These courses focus on issues
  related to national defense. Examples of careers
  include positions within the Central Intelligence
  Agency and U.S. military.
• International Business Studies. Students have an
  opportunity to enhance understanding of
  international business and finance.
• Math and Science. The goal of this program
  within public charter schools is to promote
  critical thinking, deductive reasoning and
  research techniques.

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Getting a jump start on your career while still
in high school is a truly wonderful opportunity
for many students. If you might not be able to
otherwise afford college, dual enrollment in
public charter schools makes college a reality.
With a college degree under your belt, you
improve your career choices and increase your
earnings potential.
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About the Author Linda Proctor-Downing is
Executive Director and Founder of Arizona
Agribusiness and Equine Center, Inc., (AAEC), a
multiple campus, independent high school district
offering a rigorous college preparatory
curriculum. Learn more about a Public Charter
School by visiting our website at
http//www.aaechighschools.com.