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Army Educational Outreach Program Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

AEOP consists of Army-sponsored research, education, competitions, internships and practical experiences, designed to engage and guide students and teachers.

The Army invites parents, students and teachers in communities across America to become familiar with AEOP.

eCYBERMISSION-Accept the Challenge! eCybermission

Explore how science, math and technology work in your world.

eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in your community.

Planning For Life Planning For Life Addresses Mind, Body and Soul

Want to get ahead in life? If you do, check out Planning For Life (PFL).

PFL is a toolkit that helps students like you to better prepare - academically, physically, emotionally and financially - to further your education and plan for your life.

March 2 Succes March 2 Success

March 2 Success is a FREE, no obligation tool that provides educational content to help anyone improve their knowledge and test scores in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics and Science. Content is provided by industry leaders Peterson's Educational Options, and College Options Foundation.

March 2 Success provides materials to help improve scores on standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, state exit exams, and ASVAB. Their selection of content includes course material from middle and high school level lessons, SAT and ACT practice tests, an SAT/ACT preparation game, and vocabulary and math flashcards. They also have information to help you plan for your post-high school options.

Educators and Parents can also take advantage of the site's offerings to help students maximize their learning potential. If you're interested in helping a young person succeed you should refer them to March 2 Success; it may be the best thing you've ever done for them.


About Face Giving young people the tools they need to succeed

About Face!™

About Face! gives at-risk youth the tools they need to stay in school and get a job. We teach the skills employers tell us they want. Our "learn to do by doing" philosophy means students practice these skills in a real-life setting.


Forward March Preparing adults for work

Forward March™

This hands-on program teaches adult men and women job and life skills so they can make the transition into the workforce. Forward March participants also practice job-search skills and business skills in a real-life setting.