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AFS International Exchange
Program
AFS claims to be the most experienced high school exchange organization in the
world. Check with counselors for local contact.
AFS (Northwest
California)
Northwest California Area AFS has been involved with international student exchange
for more then 50 years.
Alliances
Abroad
Alliances Abroad offers many programs that assist people to live, work, or study
in more that 50 places throughout the world.They help people of all ages customize
programs, that can last from two weeks to a year, that take into account numerous
needs such as time frame, budget, interests, etc.
AmeriCorps
Programs on the North Coast
Amigos
de las Americas
Volunteer to spend your summer providing public health services to our neighbors
in Latin America. Young people from the US develop leadership skills and an
understanding of other cultures while participating in this unique program.
Apprenticeship
Training, Employer and Labor Services Website
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled
occupation. Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by joint employer and labor
groups, individual employers, and/or employer associations.
Au Pair
in Europe
Explore a new country, immerse yourself in a new culture, appreciate the arts
and become fluent in a new language! Au pairing is living with a foreign family,
taking care of the children while the parents are working. You will be working
approximately 30 hours per week, plus some babysitting and light housekeeping.
In exchange, you will receive free
room and board, plus pocket money. Contracts range from 3 months(summer only)to
one year.
BUNAC
- Working Adventure Worldwide
BUNAC's programs offer students and young people and enriching and affordable
alternative to package tourism. On a BUNAC program, you have the chance to live
and
breathe another culture from the inside instead of merely passing through as
a tourist.
Business, Trade
and Technical Schools by State
California
Conservation Corps
State agency that provides employment to youth 18 to 23. For a local contact
call (707) 725-9453.
City Year
City Year is an innorvative service organization that unites diverse young leaders,
ages 17 to 24, for a challenging year of full-time service, leadership, and
civic engagement beginning each August. Corps members receive a weekly stipend
and are eligible for over $4000 in post-service awards for college or job training
after serving on the
front lines of America*s most critical issues by eradicating racism and other
social barriers.
Cool
Works
Seasonal jobs in national parks, ski resorts or on cruises. Search a US map
containing links for job opportunities.
Guide to Chico College: Jobs Category
InterExchange
Programs
InterExchange is a private, non-profit organization involved in international,
educational and cultural exchange for over 25 years. They are dedicated to the
enhancement of international understanding through the development and implementation
of affordable exchange opportunities. Thousands of young people have participated
in their programs both here and abroad, offering them a chance to gain insights
into another culture as
well as valuable experiences overseas.
Job
Corps
The United States' largest and most comprehensive residential education and
job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Since 1964, Job
Corps has served generations of young adults through intensive programs of education,
vocational training, work experience, and counseling. The Job Corps program
has prepared millions of young men and women for meaningful work. To make contact
call (800) 254-9994 or (530) 225-8763 (Redding).
JobStar California: California
Job Search Guide From Your Public Library
Not only is this a good site to look for regional jobs, it provides a great
resume and cover letter guide.
Military
Career Guide Online
This is the leading career information resource for the military world of work.
It gives you details on 152 enlisted and officer occupations with civilian counterparts
where applicable.
PAX
- Program of Academic Exchange
PAX offers both inbound and outbound high school/homestay programs. The programs
are built on the simple concept that we can best learn about a different culture
and best master a foreign language by living as a family member in that country.
Rotary
Youth Exhange
Every year approximately 7,000 students ages 15 to 19 go abroad under the auspices
of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, either for the academic year or an extended
period of time. Check with counselors for local contact.
SERVEnet
SERVEnet is your one-stop portal for information and resources on service and
volunteering. Use SERVEnet to post and find volunteer and career opportunities,
service news, events, best practices, and other resources. It also has local
listings of volunteer jobs.
Study Abroad
Check out programs for high school students.