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Alternatives to College / Gap Year


Although ALCS strongly encourages its student to maintain academic standards that will make them eligible for attending college, we also realize that attendance at a four year college immediately after high school is not for everyone.
 
There are various alternatives to the standard four year college track 

 
Attending  Community College or Vocational School:
There are many careers out there that don’t require an academic degree from a college, but instead allow for a vocational track or have certification programs. 

  • https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/highest-paying-jobs-without-degree.asp
  •  http://online.wnmu.edu/offerings/certificates/new-mexico-transfer-ready-certificate/
 


Getting a Job:  
Many entry level jobs that do not require a degree will allow you to advance.  Look into any organization you apply to find out what the growth opportunities are.  Working at an entry level job can also give you the time, skills and motivation to continue you education at a later date. 
 


Volunteering:
Instead of wandering aimlessly, you can be of service and make a difference
  • Americorps: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
  • Foodcorps: https://foodcorps.org/
  • Student Conservation Association:  https://www.thesca.org/



 
Taking a Gap Year:  
Some students do plan on going to college, but would like to take a break from academia.  There are many things to take into consideration when deciding upon a gap year, including the possibilities of losing scholarships (the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship is only available to students who go directly from High School into a college program) Always apply to schools first – once you get in you can ask for a deferment and find out about which scholarships can also be deferred..
 
    Articles About Gap Years
  • Time: http://time.com/97065/gap-year-college/
  • USA Today: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-06-18-gap-year_N.htm
 



Travel Programs:
  • Projects Abroad:  https://www.projects-abroad.org/volunteer-projects/gap-year/
  • Global Citizen Year:   https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/think-big/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyZLSBRDpARIsAH66VQKTDer-lXoa3CbQ08TZv5JEirA8voJYOWC6lg4ecJkBuR7CUHZ6vI8aAv5IEALw_wcB
 



Summer/Short Term Programs
  • Global Leadership Adventures: https://www.experiencegla.com/t2-gap-year-alternative/
 


Agriculture/Gardening/Food Programs
  • UCSC Farm and Garden: https://casfs.ucsc.edu/apprenticeship/index.html
  • USDA: https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/edtr/sustainable-agriculture-education-directory
  • WOOF:  https://wwoofinternational.org/
 


Outdoor/Adventure Programs
  • High Mountain Institute:  https://www.hminet.org/about-hmi-gap-programs
  • Outward Bound:  https://www.outwardbound.org/gap-year-semester-courses/
 
 
 
We will continue to update this page with links to more opportunities
so check back in periodically!!  


Aldo Leopold
Charter School

410 West 10th Street
Silver City, New Mexico, 88061

Phone:  575.538.2547
Fax:       575.388.4970

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-I have purposely presented the land ethic as a product of social evolution because nothing so important as an ethic is ever 'written' ...      
     
              
~- Aldo Leopold,
               The Land Ethic, A Sand County Almanac
  • Home
  • About Us
    • ALCS Overview
    • Capital Outlay Request
    • FAQs
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Governance >
      • About the ALCS Governing Council
      • Governing Council Members
      • Agendas & Minutes
      • Charter School Contract 2020-2025 .
      • Quorum Notice
    • Student Work
    • Committees >
      • Committee Overview
      • School Advisory Council
      • School Health Advisory Council
      • Risk Management
      • Policy
      • Development
    • Strategic Plan
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Director Search
    • Salary Information
    • Sunshine Portal
  • Enrollment
    • Lottery
    • Registration Forms
  • for STUDENTS & PARENTS
    • 2022-23 Supply Lists
    • Student Handbook
    • Registration/ Permission Forms
    • Snow Delay Schedule
    • ParentSquare
    • PowerSchool
    • Google Classroom
    • Internships and YCC
    • ALCS Middle School >
      • Aldo Middle School News
      • Middle School Fabulous Fridays
    • ALCS High School >
      • Class Schedule
      • High School Trips and Slips
      • Community Orientation
      • Scholarship Opportunities
      • College Prep >
        • 11th Grade
        • 12th Grade
    • Donate
    • College & Beyond >
      • College Guidance Resources
      • Dual Enrollment at WNMU
      • Gap Year / Alternatives to College
      • Transcript Requests
  • Calendar
    • Calendar by month
    • 2022/2023 Calendar
  • Lunch Menu
  • State Guidance
    • Budget Reports
    • Public Charter Schools of New Mexico
    • Title ix
    • McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act
    • ENGAGE NM
    • Covid reentry and protocols