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Talk to someone in a healthcare career (family member, a friend of the family, your pediatrician) |
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Check out some of the healthcare web sites |
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Check out the local library. Get a library card and read about your interests. |
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Talk to your teacher and/or guidance counselor about healthcare careers. |
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Attend programs and/or workshops in your school and community on healthcare |
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It is OK to change your mind - keep an open mind and consider all of the options |
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The amount of money you will make depends on what you decide to do... how long you go to school... and where you want to work after school |
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Join a community group like the Boy or Girl Scouts... learn how to work as a team and how to get along with others |
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Begin to help around the house, maybe even discuss getting an allowance with your parents - this will teach you about earning money by working and how to save money |
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Start taking challenging classes in school |
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Work on your "organization" skills with your class work - start using a day planner |
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Volunteer - or if you are too young to volunteer, visit a family member/friend who is in a nursing home or has recently been in the hospital. Volunteer to help them. |
