Thinking about Military?
U.S.A. Military Branches
The different branches of the military visit our school many times during the year. Look for recruiters during lunch periods. For more information, explore the websites below:
- Air Force: www.airforce.com
- Army: www.army.com
- Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
- Marines: www.marines.com
- National Guard: www.1800goguard.com/
- Navy: www.navy.com
Trying to Decide what Branch? Here is a link that helps compare the branches
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) was designed by the Department of Defense to assist students across our nation learn more about career exploration and planning. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery, and interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.
The the ASVAB is offered to all Wakefield High students during the Fall and Spring semesters on campus. Check out these links to learn more about the ASVAB:
Sample questions: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/student-program
Overview Presentation: http://www.asvabprogram.com/pdf/ASVAB_CEP_Overview_Presentation.ppt
Parents Information: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/parents-information
Parent Articles: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/media-center-article-list/2
Educator Articles: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/media-center-article-list/4
Student Articles: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/media-center-article-list/1
Career Exploration Redesigned: http://www.asvabprogram.com/#/media-center-article/26
ASVAB versus ASCA National Standards: http://www.asvabprogram.com/pdf/ASVAB_CEP_Meets_ASCA_Nat_Standards.pdf
Know What to Expect on Test Day: http://official-asvab.com/whattoexpect_app.htm
Official Site of the ASVAB: http://official-asvab.com/samples_app.htm
What do my scores mean? https://tinyurl.com/asvabscores
*** See Mrs. Joyner in Student Services if you are interested in exploring careers through the ASVAB.