School-to-Career Blog 021408

The views expressed here are Chris' and are not necessarily the same as the Wake County Public School System.

3 decline to take military test

link to the news article: The News & Observer, February 14, 2008.

Article Highlights

Three high school students were sent to an in-school suspension classroom after refusing to take a military aptitude test at Cedar Ridge High School on Tuesday.

Thornburg said the test, which the U.S. military calls the ASVAB, is traditionally administered to juniors at his school and is part of a larger career assessment program.

The military provides the tests, proctors and grading without charge. In exchange, the scores are sent to military branch recruiters and the school.

"This happens to be the best career assessment we've found," Thornburg said.

Chris' thoughts -

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test is great career interest assessment that requires little time and no cost to the schools.

The primary purpose for taking the test is to help direct the student's career pathway. If the student does not want to join the military, he/she can "just say no."

Well, at least that's what I'm thinking!

Chris Droessler

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