Army ROTC Scholarships

If you're a junior and are interested in applying for a ROTC scholarship through the US Army, then you should begin the application process as soon as possible. Be sure to make your counselor aware once you've applied, and give ample notice for necessary documents such as official transcripts and recommendation letters.

Here is a link to begin the application process: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

To see which college's in South Carolina have an Army ROTC program and what amount in scholarships they offer, visit this link: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/find-schools.SC-.results.html

The National Park Service

When you hear of jobs in the National Park Service, you automatically think of Park Ranger. That's just one of the many careers you can have working for the National Park Service.  These include: biological scientists, physical scientists, design and construction specialists, cultural resources specialists, museum staff, writers and public information specialists, photographers, paralegals, and concession specialists.  Many of these jobs require advanced degrees and job openings are limited. For more specific information about careers in the National Park Service visit www.nps.gov/personnel/other.htm

8 Top Jobs

In a recent Yahoo article, the Bureau of Labor Statistics identified the following eight careers as being on the upward trajectory through 2020. To see the list, click on the link below. As you can see from the article, the education required for these careers varies. Healthcare is still a popular choice due to healthcare reform, an increasing elderly population, and new advances in medical technology. 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/8-hot-jobs-to-land-in-2013-and-beyond-182204156.html

Millennial Generation

The Millennial generation seeks a good work/life balance in a job.

http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2013/04/23/17865695-college-educated-millennials-seek-a-work-life-balance-study-says?lite

Students entering vocational school are coming out with a job and no debt

Many of today's top jobs in demand require vocational school training or a two-year college degree. 

http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2013/04/26/17928955-teens-enter-vocational-school-come-out-with-jobs-no-debt?lite