PLANNING FOR YOUR ACADEMIC FUTURE

Adapted from Aura Rios Erickson, ESL Program AdvisorBy Sarah SwanbergShoreline Community College

AGENDA

Where you are going? How long will it take me to get there? How much will I get paid after arriving? What choices do I have? How much does it cost to get there? Where is the money?

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

With the people sitting next to you, discuss the following:

If you had a job in your country, what was it? What type of job are you interested in having

here in the U.S.? Where do you think you can go to get career

advice? What kind of education do you think you

need to get the kind of job you want?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

Arts and Design Science Business

Education Social Science Computers

Healthcare Hospitality/Tourism Transportation

Construction related careersAgriculture/FoodHuman Services Law/Safety Manufacturing

Try this website, too: http://www.onetonline.org/

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET THERE?

It could take: 3 months 6 months

one year Two years or more

It depends on:

The educational plan that you choose

How many classes you can take each quarter.

HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID WHEN I ARRIVE?

The truth is:

It depends on how well prepared you are

Do you have any previous experience?

Have you already worked or studied in your country?

Is there a demand for the type of career that you are choosing

EDUCATIONAL CHOICES Transfer Degree (2 years)

General Education (AAS)

General Science (AS)

Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)

Associate in Music (AM)

Shoreline Community College’s Degrees

Professional Technical Degree (2 years)

Certificate of Proficiency

(1 year)

Certificate of Completion

(3 to 6 months)

JOB TRAININGS

I-BEST ProgramsNurse Assistant (NAC or CNA) – 3 monthsAutomotive Technician – 9 monthsManufacturing Technician (CNC)- 9 monthsOffice Technology – 9 months

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET THERE? Depends on:

Your Washington State Residency

How many classes will you sign up for each quarter – how many college credits

WHERE IS THE MONEY

How much have you saved?

How much can you start saving today?

Do you have a budget?

Have you applied for Federal Financial Aid?

Shoreline’s Financial Aid Website

SCHOLARSHIPSGet organized! You should have a folder with:

Essay or letter of application Transcripts Letters of recommendations

Create an electronic profile

www.thewashboard.org or www.fastweb.com

Check the Shoreline Community College

Foundation webpage

http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/default.aspx