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Student & Teacher Resource Page

Manchester Area People for Peace began a school project in the spring of 2004 aimed at providing information to students and teachers in the following areas:

(1) Peace & justice careers, internships, & volunteer opportunities. Click here.

(2) What you should know about the military. Click here.

(3) How to register as a Conscientious Objector (CO). Click here.

(4) Classroom resources: Speakers, teaching materials, and conference information. Click here.

Notebooks containing information on these topics are available in the Manchester High School Guidance Office. Please ask Mr. Fielder if you cannot find them.

(1) Careers in Peace & Justice and Conflict Resolution

There are many college and university programs throughout Michigan, the U.S, and worldwide in studies related to peace, justice and conflict resolution. Opportunities include college/university programs (minors and majors), internships, certifications, seminars, and volunteer activities. Links:

(2) What You Should Know Before Enlisting in the Military

High school students at Manhcester High and at high schools around the state and country are regularly targeted by military recruiters. Many schools, including MHS, treat military recruiters the same as career representatives from universities, colleges and trade schools.

Military recruiters set up their career table in the MHS cafeteria during the students' lunch period. They pitch students on job training, college scholarships, and foreign travel in their efforts to sign up young men and women for military service. However, military service is different from most careers. It can be deadly as we know only too well from the current occupation of Iraq.

MAPP feels that every student has the right to get the complete picture before making this very grave commitment. We have compiled useful materials and links to help students, teachers, and parents learn all the facts about what a career in the military can mean. Links:

(3) Information on Conscientious Objector (CO) Status

Every young man must register with the selective service commission when he turns 18 years of age. This puts your name in the system should the draft be re-instated.

What many people don't know is that there is also a national register for conscientious objectors. MAPP has a CO counselor available to provide information to anyone interested. Link:

(4) Resources for Students & Teachers: Speakers, Information, Training

MAPP and the Washtenaw Chapter of Veterans for Peace have speakers available. Please contact us if you would like a classroom or group presentation on any of the following topics: the history of the peace movement, peace and justice education opportunities, the realities of military service, alternatives to military service, and related topics. Contact us at: MAPforPeace@comcast.net