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For Teens: 11-12th Grade Specific
  > Explore Your Options
    (Choosing a career, and figuring out how to get there.)
 

There are many different career paths you can take in life.  Learn about all your options. Use these resources to understand your likes, dislikes, personality traits and aptitudes. Then see how these factors affect the kind of careers for which you would be best suited and that you will enjoy. 
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   > Coming Soon!  Look for PCF's new continuously updating section on Career fairs to help find your direction for the future!
 
     
  > College Outlook
So you want to go to college?  It can be a daunting task for many people. Let us help you find the resources you need. Whether you want financial aid, or even some tips for writing your admission essay, this is place to look. 
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   > Finding a College or Trade School
Find the Universities, Colleges and Trade Schools you need. We've compliled the best web resource listings and highlighted the Philadelphia region's finest instiutions of Higher Learning.
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  > SAT
One of the most important factors in acceptance to a college is your SAT scores. These resources will give you information on taking the SAT, how to study for it and where to get extra assistance to do your best.
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> Become a Leader
Learn what it takes to become a leader.  No matter what career path you choose,  strong leadership skills will help you get ahead. Here are some helpful links to leadership classes or potential opportunities that will help you develop your potential as a leader.
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  > Driving
Don't know how to get your driving skills in gear?  Use these resources to see where you need to go, what you need to do, and how you can start driving soon.  Find out local driving schools and some good driving tips, and soon you'll hit the road! 
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   > Job Readiness
Maybe you've decided College is not for you, but you still need a job. If you're trying to figure out what career path to choose, you can go to the "Explore Your Options" section. Once you pick a career path you still have to figure out the job search process. That's what this is section is all about. 
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  > Interviewing Skills
Now you know you're ready to start that job search. It's time to start interviewing. How will you answer that challenging interview question?  How about what to wear or how to greet the interviewer?  These are just some examples of what you can learn and how to be prepared for your first or next interview. 
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  > Leaving Home
Ready to move out on your own.  Let these resources be a guide to everything you need to know form how to budget your money, shop for groceries and maybe even do some cooking for yourself. 
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