For information about these programs, talk to your guidance counselor. Order a free Study Skills booklet. It offers tips on taking notes, writing papers, learning math, taking tests, using the library, managing time and listening. These tips can make it easier for you to balance school and work. Look for jobs that offer educational incentives and training opportunities.
Some employers offer cash bonuses to employees who improve their grades or earn As.
Some offer study time on the clock, scholarship contests, and system transfers. A system transfer allows college-bound employees to transfer to a workplace in their college town, while keeping seniority and pay. Find a job that will help you explore your career interests, teach you skills that you can use later in your career or school, and makes good use of your abilities. Check out cooperative education programs. For more information about co-op programs, talk to your high school guidance counselor.