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Ms. Colleen Alcott from Long Branch NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

When I Grow Up!

My students need new career books as they often have a tough time finding their passion and choosing a career path.

  • $719 goal

This project expired on January 6, 2019.

This project expired on January 6, 2019.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

The students in Long Branch, N.J. come from a wide range of backgrounds. 80% of the students in my school receive free or reduced lunch. They love to learn and are often first-generation high school graduates. Most go on to attend college, trade school, military, or the work force.

But what teenager truly knows what they want to do "when they grow up?" As the media specialist/librarian, I have become the confidant and mentor to many students.

Many do not know what they want to do when they graduate, so we offer books on different careers to read and research. Classes come in, pick a career and get to work.

I don't want them researching everything online, but to pick up a book and have the information at their fingertips! I love that they are communicating with each other while looking up answers about the career choices. But we need new career books! The ones we have are over ten years old. I would love to have new, vibrant, and updated books for them to use. They will be easily accessible to all students. I can't wait to see their faces when they see NEW career books on display.

My Project

Teenagers often have a tough time finding their passion and choosing a career path. Their options are endless, and the choices can be very overwhelming.

We can help them by exploring their interests and aptitudes with new career books.

What are some of the things they enjoy doing? What strengths do they possess? Are there certain areas in school where they excel? The answers can help steer them in the right direction.

From there, books make an ideal supplementary navigational tool. These books will help teenagers choose a career. They will help them decide what they want to do in the future. They are the future!

Ms. Colleen Alcott
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens, Third Edition: Discover Yourself, Design Your Future, and Plan for Your Dream Job • Amazon Business $7.67 5 $38.35
Dream Jobs in Technology (Cutting-Edge Careers in Stem) • Amazon Business $18.83 2 $37.66
Dream Jobs in Science (Cutting-Edge Careers in Stem) • Amazon Business $26.13 1 $26.13
Careers in Criminal Justice • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018-2019 (Occupational Outlook Handbook (Paper-Bernan)) • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Dream Jobs in Manufacturing (Cutting-Edge Careers in Technical Education) • Amazon Business $22.16 1 $22.16
Dream Jobs in Architecture and Construction (Cutting-Edge Careers in Technical Education) • Amazon Business $20.22 1 $20.22
Choosing A Career: Your Step By Step Guide • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Starting Your Career as a Contractor: How to Build and Run a Construction Business • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Dream Jobs in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (Cutting-Edge Careers in Technical Education) • Amazon Business $19.63 1 $19.63
100 Careers in the Music Business • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Careers in International Affairs • Amazon Business $18.68 1 $18.68
Dream Jobs in Math (Cutting-Edge Careers in Stem) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
A Career As an Electrician (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career As a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career As an Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career in Mining and Logging (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career in Paving and Road Surfacing (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career in Transportation and Warehousing (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career As a Pipelayer (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
A Career As a Diesel Mechanic (Jobs for Rebuilding America) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
Dream Jobs in Engineering (Cutting-Edge Careers in Stem) • Amazon Business $15.77 1 $15.77
Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise • Amazon Business $15.08 1 $15.08
Dream Jobs in Human Services (Cutting-Edge Careers in Technical Education) • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Dream Jobs in Information Technology (Cutting-Edge Careers in Technical Education) • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Cool Jobs In The Music Business • Amazon Business $14.67 1 $14.67
Starting Your Career as an Interior Designer • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Becoming a Data Engineer (Tech Track: Building Your Career in IT) • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
How to Become a Nurse: The Exact Roadmap That Will Lead You to a Fulfilling Career in Nursing! (Registered Nurse RN, Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, ... CNA, Job Hunting, Career Guide) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
So, You Want to Work with Animals?: Discover Fantastic Ways to Work with Animals, from Veterinary Science to Aquatic Biology (Be What You Want) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Career As A Veterinarian: What They Do, How to Become One, and What the Future Holds! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dream Jobs in Science (Cutting-Edge Careers in Stem) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$571.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.72

Total project goal

$718.14

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