{"id":27513,"date":"2026-08-18T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/olympushigh\/?page_id=27513"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:11:02","slug":"alternative-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/olympushigh\/counseling-center\/college-career-access\/alternative-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t know what you want to do yet? Use YouScience (Career Aptitude)!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0All Olympus students have an account! Log at this link with Brightpath:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/signin.youscience.com\/\">signin.youscience.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apprenticeships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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 Mrs. Stagg, Granger\u2019s Work Based Learning Coordinator, to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeship.utah.gov\/future-apprentices\/find-opportunities\/index.html\">Apprenticeship Utah<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slcc.edu\/workforce-training\/apprenticeships-index.aspx\">Salt Lake Community College<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltlakecounty.gov\/regional-development\/economic-development\/preapprenticeship-program\/\">Salt Lake County: Office of Regional Development<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Pre-Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/training\/apprenticeship\">U.S. Department of Labor<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucctrades.com\/\">Utah Career Center<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.utah.gov\/jobseeker\/career\/apprent.html\">Utah Department of Workforce Services<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Apprenticeships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Students in Granite School District also have the opportunity to take classes and get involved with apprenticeships through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/gti\/\">Granite Technical Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workforce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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\u2019re 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;pf=1&amp;ai=DChsSEwjPgd6W4LaTAxXxIUQIHQdHJm0YACICCAEQABoCZHo&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwyYPOBhBxEiwAgpT8P3Xgc1gjTTBvR0xQGavRzGySnwHBvR-dmf65q5UfTDHXqLNqaR7MQxoCeP0QAvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAASWeRoySePaU9JLV6P35Wz0WqiWwMvQ4xsRQ2frGTO72AyUYSzTUmladfgsER0PPCIH2k8iymL1-9k2O17rLueh8QoZ8M_i6riGQzd5Kq0GYMxpOKyKWGQFh9x&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_2nCPkhNVEartu60Z9koyiIK1VoGA&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl=https:\/\/info.joinjobcorps.com\/trade?industry%3Dhospitality%26utm_term%3Dhospitality%2520training%2520program%26utm_campaign%3DJob%2BCorps%2B-%2B2018%2BUpdate%2B-%2BSearch%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26hsa_acc%3D5421546012%26hsa_cam%3D1482009330%26hsa_grp%3D69624226073%26hsa_ad%3D523588729153%26hsa_src%3Dg%26hsa_tgt%3Dkwd-297270071402%26hsa_kw%3Dhospitality%2520training%2520program%26hsa_mt%3Db%26hsa_net%3Dadwords%26hsa_ver%3D3%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D1482009330%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADqftHrNwhs58YSwCMjCJhlY9nwLF%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwyYPOBhBxEiwAgpT8P3Xgc1gjTTBvR0xQGavRzGySnwHBvR-dmf65q5UfTDHXqLNqaR7MQxoCeP0QAvD_BwE&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjkldiW4LaTAxWmJUQIHSA-DM8Q0Qx6BAgZEAE\">Job Corps<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Federal Job Training (local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clearfield.jobcorps.gov\/\">Clearfield<\/a>&nbsp;branch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.utah.gov\/\">Utah Department of Workforce Services<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Job Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yearup.org\/\">Year Up United<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Internship Opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youthbuild.org\/\">YouthBuild<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Jobs in Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to working for the military? Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysmilitary.com\/careers-benefits\/explore-careers\">military careers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-It is important to know how to start, build, and enhance your resumes. This will be beneficial when seeking job opportunities. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dlK9jozlMsPL3ZznfrivxnSnwBRZNaPrO08taMkOZ7E\/edit?usp=sharing\">resume resources (Google Document)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Military<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air Force\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.com\/\">Air Force<\/a>: 1-800-423-USAF (1-800-423-8723)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/afreserve.com\/\">Air Force Reserve<\/a>: 1-800-257-1212<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.com\/ways-to-serve\/air-national-guard\">Air National Guard<\/a>: 1-800-TO-GO-ANG (1-800-864-6264)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Army\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/\">Army<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/reserve.html\">Army Reserve<\/a>: 1-888-550-ARMY (1-888-550-2769)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalguard.com\/\">Army National Guard<\/a>: 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.navy.com\/\">Navy<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.navy.com\/who-we-are\/about-navy-reserve\/navy-reserve-roles-responsibilities\">Navy Reserve<\/a>: 1-800-USA-NAVY (1-800-872-6289)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine Corps\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marines.com\/\">Marine Corps<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marines.com\/about-the-marine-corps\/marine-corps-structure\/marine-corps-reserve.html\">Marine Corps Reserve<\/a>: 1-800-MARINES (1-800-627-4637)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coast Guard\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocoastguard.com\/\">Coast Guard<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserve.uscg.mil\/\">Coast Guard Reserve<\/a>: connect with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocoastguard.com\/connect\">recruiter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space Force\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.com\/\">Space Force<\/a>: 1-800-423-USAF (1-800-423-8723)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post High \/ GTSA (IEP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/gts\/about-the-jones-center\/\">The Jones Center<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Granite School District Transition Services &amp; Individualized Vocational Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dspd.utah.gov\/\">Utah Department of Health &amp; Human Services<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Services for People with Disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utahparentcenter.org\/vocational-rehabilitation-can-help-students-in-high-school\/\">Utah Parent Center<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Vocational Rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.utah.gov\/usor\/vr\/services\/student\/preemploy.html\">Workforce Services Rehabilitation<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Pre-Employment Transition Services&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americorps.gov\/\">AmeriCorps<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Federal Service Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacecorps.gov\/serve\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23608415198&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAod7TsRh99YPoIbaAvIa_TclmXTz_&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHEbgFfpmqEOQ2qt-aOJZYkFrriZd7QKLlnKu0XHE82dKg4i4E9viJRoCTlgQAvD_BwE\">Peace Corps<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Volunteer Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedplanet.org\/peace-corps-alternative\">United Planet<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Shorter Alternative to Peace Corps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usu.edu\/ucc\/\">Utah Conservation Corps<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Local AmeriCorps Branch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule an&nbsp;appointment with your College Access Advisor&nbsp;if you need help or have any additional questions about post high school options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t know what you want to do yet? 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