There are plenty of programs out there that you can try. Some of them are offered at regular schools, and some of them mean that you can study at a different school or in a different country. Apprenticing, Internships, Volunteering Distance Learning Study Abroad/Foreign Exchange GED test College in High School -- PSEO, AP, IB, and more! Apprenticing, Internships, Volunteering Hennepin Pathfinder PathFinder provides lists of internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, workplace tours, and other career exploration experiences being offered by local employers for students like yourself. Intern by Design: Creating Your Own Internship Instead of competing for established ones, why not create your own internship experience ? Apprenticeship Home Page Find out about apprenticeship training programs from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. To Find Volunteering Opportunities in the Twin Cities and Minnesota: Hands on Twin Cities -- Twin City Area volunteer opportunities SERVEnet -- A program of Youth Service America (YSA) Idealist.org -- Resources for young people VolunteerMatch -- Match up your interests and schedule to find the perfect opportunity. Distance Learning You could get your high school diploma by taking online courses! You may want to check this list to see which online learning programs are approved by the state. Here's some other places that offer it, although I can't personally endorse any of them. Independence High School from Sedro-Woolley, Washington CompuHigh from Morgantown, West Virginia Laurel Springs School from Ojai, California Christa McAuliffe Academy from Yakima, Washington Study Abroad/Foreign Exchange ASSE International Student Exchange Programs One of the oldest and largest international student exchange organizations. AFS-USA "AFS-USA works towards a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership." Youth For Understanding A non-profit educational organization which offers opportunities for young people around the world to spend a summer, semester or year with a host family in another culture. GED test Minnesota GED Information You can take the GED test instead of getting your high school diploma. Technically, you have to be 19 in Minnesota, but this site has info on how to get an age waiver. Welcome to GED! The official site of the GED testing service. Did you know that comedian Bill Cosby and Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas are among those who have taken the GED? GED Practice You can start practicing here.	books The Teenagers Guide to School Outside the Box by Rebecca Greene Great book that provides more information on some of the programs talked about here and more. more books! (be sure to get books from your local independent bookstore or from the library!)
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