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College & Career Week
What Are Your Goals For The Future?
Survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XGPY3B7
Plans For College & Career WeekMonday- Take online interest inventory.Tuesday – Research careers that match your interests and identify 3 that could be a match.Wednesday - Find Colleges or Universities that offer the major you need for the 3 career choices.Thursday - Dress for Success and present your top career choice to the class. (Photo op @ lunch)Friday - College Swag Day- Show where you want to go by wearing college apparel.
Post High School Options
Work - (can’t afford to leave mom’s house)
MilitaryTechnical/Trade School (TCAT)2yr- Community College4yr- College or University
How do you decide which one is right for you?
Cost of Living
Higher Education = Higher Income
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate/Professional Degree
Find A Career That Fits YOU!
Interests Abilities Skills Educational Requirements Job Growth/Outlook Salary
Match Your Interests With Careers
Take the online interest survey http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/i
p List your top 3 interest areas
My Next MoveOnline Interest Inventory
How much preparatio
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Careers that match
your interests
Your Top 3
Interests
Research Careers That Match Your
Interests
Finding the Right Fit
Interests and Abilities Job Description Education Requirements or Training Job Outlook Salary
Career Search – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research careers in your top 3 areas▪ http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Identify 3 Careers that interest you▪ List the median salary, educational
requirements, job growth/outlook and job description of each
Things To Consider When Selecting A Career
Interests, Abilities, Education Requirements, Job Outlook/Growth & Salary
College Selection & Admissions
Where Will You Go?
Find Colleges that offer the degree or training you need for your top career choices http://www.collegeview.com/
collegesearch/index.jsp?crit=1
Research Colleges
• Find 3 Colleges With Your Major
• List Admissions Criteria (GPA & ACT)
• Note Scholarships Offered By Each
College Admissions
Everything In High School Counts!
Attendance - if you don’t attend now, chances are you won’t attend there.
Grade Point Average - demonstrates your work ethic and abilities.
Discipline Log – for obvious reasons. Test Scores - aptitude Social Media Sites - a glimpse of how you present yourself. Essay or Interview - this can make you stand out (good or bad).
