PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
As a student, choosing a path after high school graduation can be daunting if you don’t have access to all available opportunities. Whether you choose to pursue a two or four-year degree, or a trade school, or join the workforce or the military, there are numerous resources and sources of information included on this Web site to guide you in your journey.
March 2 Success
URL: www.march2sucess.com
March 2 Success is a free, no obligation tool that provides educational content to help anyone improve their knowledge and standardized test scores in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics and Science.
Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
URL: www.usaeop.com
The Army Educational Outreach Program consists of multiple programs to engage students and teachers in Army sponsored research, education, competitions, internships and unique practical experiences to stimulate the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Internships Science & Engineering Program (ISEP)
URL: No site available
Students in this program assist the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) researchers on projects during the summer prior to their senior year in high school. All students are required to give a formal presentation of their research.
National Science Center Distance Learning
URL: www.nscdiscovery.org/eo/outreachprograms/distancelearning.aspx
The National Science Center (NSC) is a unique partnership between National Science Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, and the U.S. Army. National Science Center Distance Learning (NSC Live) delivers interactive programming to schools across the United States through the technology of Internet Protocol (IP) Video Teleconferencing (VTC).
National Science Center Mobile Discovery Centers
URL: www.nscdiscovery.org/eo/outreachprograms/mobilediscovery.html
The National Science Center takes science on the road with its Mobile Discovery Centers. Housed in an 18-wheelers, the mobile centers travel across the country, presenting programs designed to show young people that studying science and math is fun as well as essential to their future.
NHRA Youth and Education Services (Y.E.S.) Program
URL: www.nhra.com/yes and http://www.goarmy.com/racing/nhra_top_fuel_yes.jsp
The NHRA's Youth & Education Services (Y.E.S.) program presented by the U.S. Army is motorsports' first and only full-time program devoted exclusively to educational programming. The Y.E.S. program was created in 1989 as a tool to connect education and drag racing. Since its inception, the Y.E.S. program has continued to expand and improve its programs, seminars, literature, and educational material. The Career Opportunities Fair (C.O.F.) held every year at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, and Y.E.S. programs reach tens of thousands of students annually in a variety of services and offerings. This effort assists teachers and students in determining a course of action to help young people achieve their long-term career goals.
Science and Technology Academic Recognition System (STARS)
URL: www.gwseap.net/stars.asp
The Science and Technology Academic Recognition System (STARS) provides internships, fellowships and employment opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
Virtual Experience Interactive Learning Software (VEILS®) DVD-ROMs
URL: www.willinteractive.com
This library of six interactive DVD-ROMs helps participants prepare for difficult real-life issues by allowing them to "play it out" on a computer and experience the consequences of their choices before they "live it out" in reality and are forced to live with those consequences forever.
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Women in Science Project (WISP)
URL: www.dartmouth.edu/~wisp/
The Women in Science Project was created at Dartmouth College to encourage interested women to stay in mathematics, science and engineering.
Basic Skills Education Program
URL: www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/FAST.html
The Basic Skills Education Program provides Soldiers with job-related instruction to improve basic educational competencies necessary for job proficiency, skill qualification, advanced schooling and career progression. The Basic Skills program focuses on: reading and math skills that Soldiers need on the job; reclassification purposes; and preparation for lifelong learning.
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB)
URL: www.collegeoptionsfoundation.net
The College Options Foundation is dedicated to enriching the academic development of high school students and assisting them in their preparation for higher education. Using academic competitions, college exam study guides, college admissions tutorials and personalized counseling, this program has helped thousands of students attain their dreams of attending college.
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
URL: www.usarmyjrotc.com/
JROTC prepares high school students for leadership roles while promoting graduation from high school. JROTC helps advance the educational and employment opportunities for today's youth by fostering education at the high school level. Many of the Army Education Programs you will find on ArmyEdSpace.com are part of the JROTC curriculum.
Boost
URL: www.boostup.org
The Boost campaign is intended to help support and encourage the nearly 7,000 kids a day who drop out of high school. Research shows that the decision to drop out doesn't happen overnight. The campaign features stories of real teens from across the country who are struggling to make it through high school, while also encouraging teens and parents to give these kids a "boost" to help them stay in school and graduate.
Planning for Life
URL: www.planningforlife.com
Planning for Life Planning for Life (PFL) is a free interactive seminar to help students plan for life beyond high school. The half-day workshop, designed for freshman, sophomore and junior high school students features career and college planning tools, a nutrition/physical fitness segment and a personal development segment. While the program is sponsored by the U.S. Army, PFL is a public service, not a recruiting initiative. This is just one way the Army gives back to the community and supports the youth of America.
