{"id":11265,"date":"2026-03-18T11:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwoodhigh\/?page_id=11265"},"modified":"2026-09-11T09:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:01:21","slug":"alternative-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwoodhigh\/counseling-center-2\/college-career-access\/alternative-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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-Don\u2019t know what you want to do yet? Use YouScience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-YouScience empowers students with aptitude-driven college and career readiness. This platform offers \u201cbrain games\u201d that help students discover their natural aptitudes to direct them to relevant career and\/or educational pathways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-An apprenticeship is an arrangement where a student learns an art, trade, or job while under the supervision of a professional. Apprenticeships help students gain real-world experience in a field they are interested in! See the following links for leads or talk with Mike McCormick, Cottonwood’s Work Based Learning Coordinator, to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Students in Granite School District also have the opportunity to take classes and get involved with apprenticeships through the Granite Technical Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Entering the workforce means getting a job straight out of high school instead of going to college, completing service, or joining the military. Start by finding a field you’re interested in, then look for entry-level positions and work your way up. Any apprenticeship or internship experience you have can also help you land a job. Use the websites below to start your job search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -It is important to know how to start, build, and enhance your resumes. This will be beneficial when seeking job opportunities. See resume resources (Google Document)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -There are six different branches of the military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard), all of which you can enlist into once you\u2019ve graduated from high school. Here are the links to each military branch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Students who have an IEP may need more support services through vocational rehabilitation, disability services, and community programs. Use the following resources to help with job coaching, independent living skills, and college planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Some students choose to do service projects after graduation to give themselves a break (gap-year) from school but still feel like they\u2019re involved with something. Large service projects could also serve as a great filler on resumes if you plan on taking some time off in between graduation and your next steps. This shows future colleges and employers that you chose to participate in something during your time away. Some examples include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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