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Opportunities for Special Populations
Students looking for special programs to challenge and provide opportunity outside or in addition to the traditional K-12 educational system might want to explore some of the following options:
Job Corps
A no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Outward Bound
The premier adventure-based education program in the world.
Peace Corps
U.S. Government program that sends volunteers abroad to train international populations and promote a better understanding between Americans and people of other cultures.
Maryland GED Application
Apply online for the Maryland General Education Development Test.
AmeriCorps
Non-profit corporation for national and community service.
Montgomery County Conservation Corps
MCCC works with 17- to 25-years-old to improve their employment prospects while preserving Montgomery County's natural and historic resources.
Montgomery College Gateway Program
A program that serves 16- to 20-year-olds who have stopped attending Montgomery County Public High Schools and for whom high school completion is at risk.