Problem: Article: This is the minimum schooling required for general paraprofessionals. If you know the area where you will be working, call the local school district and ask if they provide training for people who are interested in employ as a paraprofessional. Apply for the program, if they do. Seek an associate's degree in instructional assistant training, special education assistant training, early intervention provider or another discipline. If you need to work while you go to school, you can apply for work as a paraprofessional, while seeking a qualification as a special education teacher or program administrator. You may apply for paraprofessional work after you enroll in school. Some states may require that you take an exam to qualify or wait for 2 years of post-secondary education. If you have extensive experience working with children with disabilities or educational environments, you can study independently and try to pass an assessment with a local school. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that you complete 2 years of higher education (60 credits), earn an associate's degree or pass a local assessment. The school district you work in may have further restrictions on which option you can take. Call the district before you choose which path you want to take.
Summary: Earn a high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate. Enroll in a certificate program. Enroll in a community college. Opt to become a paraprofessional while completing a 4-year degree. Skip additional schooling and take a state-approved local assessment.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to preserve a friendship with a guy whose affection you don't return, both of you should know clearly why you are saying no. When you explain to him why your feelings are different, it may be easier for him to accept. If you don't know exactly why you are saying no, you won't be able to tell him, and he might get his feelings hurt even more. Spend some time figuring out why if you don't immediately know why, and then come back and tell him (if you needed some time after he asked you out). Honesty is an important trait for friends to have. If you want to maintain your friendship with this guy, then being honest about how you really feel is important. While you are telling him no, make sure that you are kind and gentle. Don't laugh or be sarcastic--he is being serious, and you should respect him by also being serious. You want to keep your friendship intact, and laughing at him may push him away. Don't bring up that he asked you out in a group setting. This is not only embarrassing and awkward, but he might interpret this as making fun of him. Let him decide whether or not to talk about it in front of others. Try to have some empathy for what he must be feeling. This is an important quality for friends to have. If you were in his position and liked someone who did not like you back, how might you feel? Keep in mind that it can be easy to accidentally lead him on again if you are too kind. Be kind but firm, maintaining your decision not to date him. The best way to go back to being friends is to resume your activities from before he asked you out, as though nothing has changed. You both might be able to forget it ever happened this way. For example, if you used to study together on the weekend, then continue to do that. Or, if you and some friends used to go out for coffee together once a week, keep up that commitment. Try to treat him the same way you did before. You will likely experience some awkward moments after turning down your guy friend, especially if other friends know about it and bring it up in a group setting. Instead of acting embarrassed or trying to walk away, just change the subject. Loyalty is important among friends, so it is important for you to avoid gossiping about your friend or making fun of him behind his back. Try saying something like, "I don't feel like talking about that. How was your weekend?" After a while, people will lose interest in the subject. If a guy friend is wanting to date you but you don't feel the same way, he may need some time to get over you. Let him know that this is OK with you because your friendship is more important than getting to talk to him every day. Don't get upset if he decides not to talk to you for a while. Be aware that even though he doesn't tell you that he needs time away from you, this doesn't necessarily mean that he is angry with you. He just needs time to figure things out. If he continues to ignore you after a long period of time, you may want to ask if he'll sit down with you and talk about it. This will help both of you gain closure if he has decided not to be friends anymore, or may help you get your friendship back.

SUMMARY: Tell him clearly how you feel. Be kind. Maintain your favorite activities. Change the subject if people try to get you to talk about it. Let him know it's OK if he needs space.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As you are looking for jobs, you want to make sure that you have a solid resume tailored to the position you are seeking. Include all your jobs and internships in the food and beverage industry. In your resume, include examples of your leadership qualities and any responsibilities you had at your previous jobs. Focus on emphasizing accomplishments rather than merely listing duties. Make sure to have at least two good references to give out. It's best if these are people who have seen you work in the restaurant industry and can speak to your leadership and organizational skills. If you start out working in a restaurant, and you like the atmosphere, you may be able to work your way up into a managerial positions. Don't be afraid to ask about possible opportunities. Make it known that you're looking for a leadership position. Often, restaurants that value their employees will create positions for good people. This may not be the track for you, if you want to be a general manager of a restaurant, rather than one of a few managers. If you do work for a larger corporate chain, inquire about opportunities in other cities or states and at new stores. Companies will be more likely to hire someone that shows initiative and has experience with their model of restaurant. For more options, be willing to relocate to accept a position. Look on job boards like Indeed or Craigslist for new positions and in the classified section of your newspaper. Widening your geographical search can open up more opportunities. If you cold call restaurants, make sure you don't go during busy service hours. Take a printed out copy of your resume. If you want to manage a new restaurant, networking is an invaluable tool at your disposal. In many cities, restaurant workers form tight-knit communities. Often, restaurant owners have more than one restaurant in a given area. Display an interest in who's involved in your local community. Ask who owns different restaurants, and remember names and faces. Attend culinary events in your city, and introduce yourself to people. Show a genuine interest in their work. Make it known that you are looking to manage a restaurant, but don't be pushy when contacting your connections.
Summary:
Create a food and beverage resume. Work your way up. Look for job postings online and in newspapers and cold call restaurants. Network with restaurant managers and owners in your area.