February 28, 2008

Re: Career Testing Opportunities for Students

Dear Parents and Students:

On Monday, March 31, 2008 interested sophomores, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) at 8:30am in the large gym. It is important to note that signing up for this test does not imply that a student is interested in the military and is not obligated to any of the armed services for taking the test. 

The ASVAB is a comprehensive career test that includes the most widely used multiple aptitude test battery in the world. The program also offers an interest inventory and other activities designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. The results of the aptitude test and interest inventory enables students to evaluate their skills estimate their performance in academic and vocational endeavors and identify potentially satisfying careers. 

The ASVAB consists of eight tests containing 200 items and requires three hours to complete.  The sections include the following:  General science, Arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematics knowledge, electronics information, and auto/ shop information, mechanical comprehension. General goals of the test include having students learn more about themselves and the world of work, exploring occupations in line with their interests and developing an effective strategy to realizing their career goals.

The ASVAB test is designed to be helpful to virtually all students, whether they are planning on pursuing a four year college, two year college, vocational school or entering the workforce after high school.   If you would like to have the opportunity to take this comprehensive career test, please sign up in the Guidance office by March 21st.  Any questions should be directed to Mrs. Susan Breton-Miranda at smiranda@nhvweb.net.