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Dear Indiana students, Welcome to Learn More! Are you ready to think about your future? It might seem like a long way off, but you can begin planning now for the future you want. In Learn More, you will learn about careers in Indiana, what college will be like and how you can start thinking about the costs of college. You will also read about students from all over Indiana who are exploring their college and career goals, too.

We want you to dream big. Think about what you want to do and set goals to help you get there. Don’t forget to try your hardest every day and to ask for help when you need it, too. Doing these things will help you get ready for high school, college and your future career.

After you finish this magazine, talk to your family and teachers about your goals and check in often so they can help you succeed.Have a great school year!

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Directions: Before you read this magazine, take time to think about and answer these questions.

Did you know that you can use your imagination to plan for your future? By thinking about the things you have fun doing today, you can imagine what kind of job you want to have when you grow up.

Look through this magazine and visit LearnMoreIndiana.org to look for this icon!

It's time to learn even more about your college and career options! Write down the word next to each icon on the website to spell out a secret message!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

After you take this quiz, turn to page 12 to learn more about careers!

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College 4-7What is College? ..................4Why College? ........................5You've Got Stamina ............6Scholarship Checklist .........7

Cost 8-11Cost .........................................8Scholarships ..........................9When I Grow Up ................10Goal Setting .........................11

Career 12-14What is a Career ................12Character Traits & Skills ...13Top Indiana Careers .........14

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What is College? Why College?College is a school people go to after high school. In college, you will learn more about your favorite things. Learning more can help you get a good job and live a happy life. No matter what you want to do when you grow up, you will probably need to go to college after high school.

Color in the options that might the be best for you!

You can go to college for one, two or four years.

You can go to a big, medium or small college.

You can move to a new place to go to college or stay close to home.

You can join clubs or play sports in college.

You can learn more about college by watching this video with college students!

Did you know there are more than 50 colleges in Indiana?

That means there are a lot of ways to go to college in Indiana! In college, you can study more than 100 different subjects. That means there is a college for everyone!

Lillian, KindergartenLillian wants to be a chef when she grows up. She’s practicing for her future career now by baking cupcakes. Chocolate cupcakes are her favorite! Most chefs go to college for one or two years to learn how to make yummy food.

Why should you go to college?

College will make you smarter.You will choose your classes and study what you will need to know for your future.

College will help you be what you want to be.No matter what you want to be, you will need education after high school for your career.

College will help you grow.You will make new friends and learn new things. It is fun to try new things!

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You’ve Got Stamina!Stamina noun | stam· i· na | \ 'sta-mə-nə\: The ability or strength to keep doing something for a long time.

Have you ever heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect?” Athletes practice often to perfect their skills. It’s no different for the brain. We must exercise our brain. We can make our brains stronger and smarter by pushing ourselves to learn new things, even when it’s hard or we don’t feel like it.

When we work to make our brain stronger, we are building something called stamina. Stamina helps us make our brains smarter and better able to learn new things. It also helps give us a boost when our work is hard and we feel like giving up.

Here are a few easy ways to exercise your brain to build your stamina:

1. Start a good conversation:Ask a friend or family member about something that you’re curious about. For example, if you are interested in basketball, try asking about the rules of the game or how to shoot a basket. Listen closely to what they have to say and ask a lot of questions. This will allow you to learn many new things.

2. Read a good book:Books help build your vocabulary by teaching you new words. Reading also builds your brain’s imagination. Challenge yourself to read a little bit every day. Ask your family to read with you so you can take a break once in a while.

3. Play games: Yes, games! Games are a perfect way to exercise your brain because they make you think. For example, games like puzzles and word searches challenge you to accomplish a goal, but you have to think about how you will win. This is called strategy, which means thinking of a plan in order to accomplish a goal.

4. Don't stop learning:What happens when an athlete stops exercising for a long time? Usually, they forget their skills and lose their strength. This can happen to the brain, too, if we stop learning. Try to learn something new every day, even if it’s something small like learning a fun fact.

These are just a few simple ways that we can exercise our brain daily. Trying one of these activities each day can help your brain become stronger, smarter and healthier.

Get ready for college today!You might think that college is a long way off. But, it is never too early to start getting ready for your future.

Here are some ways you can start getting ready for college this year.

Scholarships ChecklistDo your best in school. You might still have subjects that are harder for you, but you should always try your hardest.

Read as much as you can. As you get older, you will have to read a lot in school. Start reading now to create a good study habit.

Learn new things. Be open and explore new things as much as you can!

Talk to your parents, teachers or another caring adult about going to college. Find someone in your life who went to college and ask them about their experience.

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Breken, 2nd GradeBreken wants to be a lawyer when he grows up. Did you know that lawyers go to college for seven years? They have to study hard to understand all of our laws. Breken is working hard to be a good student now by listening to his teachers.

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Shalyn, KindergartenShalyn isn’t sure what she wants to be when she grows up. That’s ok. She has a lot of time to choose! Shalyn knows she loves to learn about math. Math is important, and she will probably use it in her future career. Being good at math might even earn her a scholarship someday!

CostCollege costs money…but it's worth it!In college, you will learn about your future career. You will also receive a certificate or degree. A certificate or degree will show employers (the people who will give you a job) that you are ready to work.

Do you want a car when you grow up? What about an apartment or house?These things cost money, and so does going to college. You will have to pay money to earn your certificate or degree, but it’s worth it. After you graduate from college, you can get a career that pays you money.

My Dream for the FutureWhat is your dream for your future? What do you want to do when you grow up? A vision board is a fun way to picture your goals and dreams. Use this section, or another piece of paper, to draw the things you picture yourself doing and learning after high school.

ScholarshipsThere are a lot of ways to pay for college!Most people spend some of their own money for college. That’s why it’s important to start saving money now. But, you can get help paying for college, too. Have you ever heard of a scholarship? You can earn a scholarship for getting good grades, or for activities you do like art, music or sports.

You will apply for scholarships when you are older, but you can start practicing now. Read how below!

Scholarships ChecklistHere’s what you can do now to help you earn a scholarship in the future:

Work hard and always do your best.

Listen and follow directions. These are skills you will use your whole life. Practice every day so you can be really good at these skills.

Don’t give up. School can be fun, but it can be hard, too. When you don’t understand something right away, that’s ok. Keep trying and try to stay positive.

Ask for help. Everyone needs help sometimes. Maybe you feel sad or have a hard time with math. Do not be afraid to ask your teacher, parents or a school counselor for help.

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When I Grow Up...What do you want to be when you grow up? Everything you learn today will help you in your job when you are a grown-up. Don't believe it?

Here are three cool careers that use math, reading and writing every day!

ChefKindergartener Lillian wants to be a chef when she grows up because she loves her mom's yummy food. But a chef does more than cook delicious food! A chef is also a math whiz. Counting is an important part of making recipes. Test your skills with this recipe:

AuthorFirst-grader Aaliyah wants to be a writer and illustrator when she grows up. She loves to write books for her little brother. Do you have a big imagination, too? Start a journal to practice writing, just like a real author. Here are some ideas for what to write in your journal:

A list of your favorite thingsWhat happened at school todayWhat you love about yourself A story from your imagination

TeacherKindergartener Anna wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Reading is important if you want to be a teacher so you can read to your class. Practice story time with your stuffed animals and read out loud to them every day!

Goal SettingA goal is something you want to accomplish. Maybe you have set goals in the past to shoot a basket or learn an instrument. Setting goals can help you try your hardest in school. What are your goals for this year?

Answer these questions to help you set goals.

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Aaliyah, 1st GradeAaliyah loves to read and draw. That’s why she wants to be an author and illustrator when she grows up. She even writes books for her brother to practice! What hobbies do you enjoy? Can you think of a career that matches your hobbies?

If you aren’t already, start saving money for college this year. Do you get money for your birthday or for doing chores? Try saving some of it for college. You can keep money in a piggy bank or ask an adult to help you set up a savings account in a bank. As you grow up, the money you save will grow, too!

Start Saving Now!

Check out Indiana's 21st Century Scholars program and earn a scholarship to college!

Your future self will be happy you saved!

What are you good at?

What do you need to work on or learn this school year?

What can you do to make sure you work on or learn that?

What are some things you can do to keep getting better at it?

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What is a Career?A career is a job that you get after you finish school. A career is important because it is a way to take care of yourself and your family in the future. Your career should be something you like to do. That means you will earn money for doing something you like! You should start planning for your career now so you can be successful in the future.

Ask yourself four questions about what you want to be when you grow up.

What do you want to be when you grow up? There are a lot of jobs to choose from. Learn about jobs in Indiana on page 14.

What subjects in school would be helpful for that job? Read the article on page 10 to learn more about this.

What skills or traits would be helpful for this job? Learn about character traits that will help you now and in the future on the next page.

How much school do you need? Your career will depend on how much school you finish. Most jobs require you to go to college after high school. Some jobs need you to go to college for one or two years. Some jobs will need you to go to four or more years. Learn more about college on page 4.

How can you get ready for your career right now? One way is to work on character traits or skills you will need in your career. You will probably need a lot of skills in your future career.

The four skills below are important for almost every job. Read about these skills and write a sentence about how you can practice them this year.

Learning: Be open to learning about new things every day. You might have a subject that is your favorite, but pay attention during all subjects.

Perseverance: Try your hardest in everything you do, even if it is hard. Remember, you can always ask for help from your teacher, counselor or parent.

Communication: Express yourself through your words by talking or writing something down. Try to make sure other people understand what you mean.

Teamwork: Work as a part of a group or a team to get something done. Being a part of a team means respecting your teammates, listening to them and working hard.

Mason, KindergartenMason likes drawing and acting, just like his dad. He’s thinking about being an actor when he grows up. Actors need to be comfortable talking, singing and dancing in front of people. If you are interested in acting, find out if there is a school play you can be involved in.

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Career Checklist: Get ready for your career!

Work hard in school. It’s your job right now.

Think about what you like to do and learn about jobs that match by reading about them and talking to adults.Ask a parent or another caring adult if you can visit a job that interests you.Practice good character traits. Be helpful. Listen. Work hard. Have a good attitude.

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Nina, 2nd GradeNina wants to be a nurse when she grows up. Nurses work with doctors to help people feel better. Most nurses go to college for two to four years.

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Doctor Do you like to learn about science? You might want to be a doctor. Doctors take care of people who are hurt or sick. Doctors pick an area to focus on. Some work with kids. Some help people with broken bones. There are a lot of kinds of doctors! Doctors go to college for at least 8 years to learn how to take care of people.

Accountant If you love math, you might want to be an accountant. Accountants help companies manage their money. They make sure companies have enough money to pay for their expenses, like paying their employees. You can become an accountant by going to college for four years.

Mechanic Are you interested in how things work? Mechanics figure out what is wrong with a machine and fix it. Mechanics might work on cars, trains or airplanes. Or, they might work on machines inside a factory. To be a mechanic, you need a little bit of extra training after high school.

Construction Manager If you like to work as part of a team, a construction manager might be a good job for you. Construction managers need to know how to build things. They also need to know how to help their employees and make sure the building is on schedule. Construction managers go to college for at least two years.

Teacher Do you like to help people? You might want to be a teacher when you grow up. Teachers help students learn things like math, science or art. Teachers work with people of all ages. Some teachers work with small kids, some work with teenagers and some work with adults. Most teachers go to college for at least four years.

Parent's CornerHow can I help my child prepare and pay for college and succeed in his or her future career?

• Make teachers, counselors and administrators partners in helping your child succeed.

• Help your child build good study skills and habits.

• Ask your child about their aspirations — what subjects do they like best? What hobbies do they enjoy most? How can these interests and hobbies translate into a career?

• Talk to your child about your career, whether that’s in a job outside the home or as a full-time parent, and serve as a positive role model for them.

• Start saving now. Consider setting up an Indiana CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan. It’s an easy way to invest in your child’s education tax-free, and hopefully reduce the need to take on costly student loans later. Features include tax benefits, automatic deposits, gifting and more. Visit CollegeChoiceDirect.com to learn more.

Dear Indiana Parents, Learn More isn’t just for kids. We encourage you to read this magazine with your child as a way to talk about college and career readiness. It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s future, including career choices, college options and how to pay for it all.

And, if you’re thinking about going back to school yourself, now is a great time to start researching the many financial aid programs Indiana has to offer adult students. Read above to learn more about these opportunities or visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/StateFinancialAid.

Sincerely,

Ready to Move to the Next Level?

If your employment situation has changed or you’re looking to take the next step in your career,

Indiana can help. Visit YourNextStepIN.org to get connected with jobs, education and training and other supports, including the Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready grant, which pays full tuition for short-term, high-value certificates in:

Advanced ManufacturingBuilding and Construction Health and Life Sciences Information Technology and Business Services Transportation and Logistics

To learn more, visit NextLevelJobs.org today.

Learn about all of the different types of scholarships for college in Indiana here.

You can be anything you want to be when you grow up.

Just work hard and focus in school and you can have a great future!

Eric Holcomb,Governor,State of Indiana

Jennifer McCormick,State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Indiana Department of Education

Teresa Lubbers, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

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