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Any type of part-time experience with a travel agency is helpful in pursuing this career. A small agency may welcome help during peak travel seasons or when an agent is away from the office. If your high school or college arranges career conferences, you may be able to invite a speaker from the travel industry. Visits to local travel agents will also provide useful information.
Also consider joining the Future Travel Professionals Club, organized by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Membership offers networking opportunities with professional members of the ASTA, chapter meetings, eligibility for scholarships, and newsletters.
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