Gateway Regional High School will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program to interested juniors and seniors on Tuesday, April 9. There is no cost to take the ASVAB.

The ASVAB Program is a career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work. It usually takes 3 hours to complete and will begin at 8 a.m. on April 9.

This exam can help students identify their interests, skills and work-related values; match those with occupations; learn where and how to get information on different careers; and develop career decision-making skills.

ASVAB was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense for military-related purposes, and students must take the ASVAB to enter a variety of military careers. Students wishing to join the military should take this test. However, the ASVAB Program has been re-designed so that all students, regardless of their plans after high school, can learn more about themselves and identify potentially satisfying careers. Students and parents are advised that test results will not be released to the military services, and test-takers are under no obligation to enter the military.

Because the ASVAB is optional, students wishing to participate must sign up in Guidance by April 5. Interested students will receive a permission slip to bring home to get parental permission. Please contact the Gateway High School Guidance Office (685-1107) if you have any questions about this opportunity.