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HELPFUL LINKS:
State YMCA of Pennsylvania Youth & Government
Kidz ‘n Communities
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Council of the District of Columbia "How a Bill becomes a Law"
From veterinarian to education to law enforcement K9 officers, there are plenty of exciting jobs that allow you to work with animals!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Pennsylvania CareerLink
Occupational Information Network
Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook
Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board
Vet Tech Institute
Augie’s Doggies
Animal Friends Reading With Rover Program
Teens who traveled to other countries talk about stereotypes, volunteering, and learning about their heritage. Find out more about the opportunities for teens to be foreign exchange students or to travel abroad to offer humanitarian help.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Student Exchange Alliance
Idealist.org Action Without Borders
High school students across Pennsylvania were invited to make their own public service announcements for a contest called “U Make the Cut,” helping to convince their peers to stay away from cigarettes and tobacco. See the winning videos and learn more about the competition!
HELPFUL LINKS:
U Make the Cut
Pennsylvania Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
PA Department of Health
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TEENS TAKE ON HARRISBURG LAWMAKERS!
CAREERS WITH ANIMALS
STATEWIDE COMPETITION FOR TEENS TO CREATE ANTI-SMOKING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS