helping you prepare for the future
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Helping you prepare for the FUTURE
One STEP at a time
What will your shoes look like after you complete high school?
You can do anything that you want
Some of you have already started, but we need to make sure that you have not forgotten any steps
Let’s play a game and see how well you do
Your shoes can tell your life story…what does your story look like
Personal File – It doesn’t matter what shoe you choose to wear. Everyone needs a resume.
Include the following items…
Lists of awards and honors
School and community clubs, and organizations
Service and Volunteer work
Employment
Residence
Always include dates and keep it current
If you are interested in pursuing a career
in water rescue, your shoe might
look like this.
Research - What will you need to do to get you in the shoes that you want to wear?
Wanting to start a career – You need to know what type of training or experience is required, what companies have openings, and how do you apply.
Career Training – Where can you obtain the training that you are seeking, how much does it cost, how long is the program, do you qualify?
College – Where do you want to go, what do you want to study, how much does it cost, where are you going to live?
If you are interested in a construction career, your shoe
might look like this. What type of research should you be doing?
GoCenter animoto - Go Center
Develop a list of - Colleges, Careers, Tech Schools, Jobs…
Develop a list of what you are interested in.
Interested in College or Tech Schools
Interested in a specific Career
If you are interested in being a professional ballet dancer, your
shoes might look like this.
Animoto college and career day
http://animoto.com/play/IMKhh0OPzmmbQEQNJU8a8Q
Register for the SAT or ACT
Every student should take the SAT or ACT no matter what your plans are.
Want to improve your scores? - Take a tutorial class, buy a study guide, visit the SAT and ACT websites.
Interested in being a business woman? Your
shoes might look like this. How can you find colleges that have good business
schools?
Interested in being a business man? Your shoes
might look like this. What do you need to do to pursue
your MBA? What is an MBA?
Apply Early
Going to College – Once you have chosen your first choice - apply early. You can only apply to one college using early admissions and you are committing to that college so make sure you are happy with your choice.
Going to a Tech School – They have a limited number of seats. Usually their programs are very hands on and only accept a small number of students.
Looking for a job – Most jobs have deadlines for applications.
Interested in working with livestock? Farmer,
Rancher, Ag Teacher, Rodeo Participant, Game
Warden. Your Shoes might be boots that look like this.
Scholarships It is FREE MONEY!!!
Sources:
The School that you plan to attend.
High School Counseling office
Library and book stores
Parents’ employers
Church and other religious organizations
Local, state, and national businesses
Branches of the military
Interested in Fashion? Maybe fashion design or modeling. Your shoes might
to like this.
Scholarships - Never pay someone to search for scholarships for you
The information can be overwhelming
Many scholarships require letters of recommendation
Keep up with deadlines
Many scholarships require essays.
Get Organized.
Money Mondays
Counselors in the Cafe
Interested in being a doctor or lawyer? Your shoes could look like this. Be
prepared to attend 4 years of college to earn your bachelors degree and 3 to 4 or more years after college for med or law
school.
File your FAFSA s www.fafsa.ed.gov
Grants – Based on Financial need
Subsidized loans – The government pays the interest while the student is in school
Unsubsidized Loans – The student pays the interest.
Every student should apply!
You must wait until after January 1st – Your parents will need to supply their W2 form to complete the application.
Interested in being a professional athlete? Your shoes might look like this. You should register at NCAA.
Texas ScholarsTexas Scholars recognizes students for their dedication to education and
career planning during middle school and high school.
• Graduate on the Recommended or Distinguish Program
•Participate in a minimum of one high school extracurricular activity in at least two consecutive years.
•Complete at least two courses eligible for college credit
Examples:
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Dual Credit Courses – college courses at NCTC or TCC
Tech Prep Courses (CATE courses leading to college credit)
Interested in being a teacher? Your shoes might look like this. Be prepared to do a student teaching program at the
end of your degree program.
Texas Scholars Let’s fill out the form
Yes or No – Are you planning on graduating on the recommended program? Have you taken 2 years of a foreign language? Have you completed or are taking Algebra 2? Have you completed or are taking three years of science?
Yes or No – Have you participated in an extracurricular activity for at least two consecutive years? For example – Athletics, Band, Drama, Student Council, FFA, Choir, any school activity.
Interested in being a Fireman? Your shoes might look like this.
You might need to attend a training program. TCC has one.
Write your name on the form
Texas ScholarsYes or No – Have you completed two courses eligible for college credit?
Advanced Placement Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Courses taken at
TCC
NCTC
Tech Prep Courses
Pick two from any Category
Equine Science
Engineering Graphics
Communication Systems
Architectural Graphics
Marketing Yourself
Accounting I
Accounting II
Keyboarding
Administrative Procedures I
Ready, Set, Teach I, II
Child Development
Preparation for Parenting
BCIS I. II
Anatomy and Physiology
Business Computer Programming
Multimedia
Web mastering
Digital Graphics
Apparel
Fashion Marketing
Principles Of Agriculture
Small Animal Management
Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Networking Essentials
Career Connections
Computer Science I, II
Nutrition and Food Science
Intro to Health Science Tech
HST I, II, III
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
Sociology
Psychology
Individual and Family Life
Food Science Tech
Personal and Family Development
Hospitality
Sports Marketing
International Marketing
Interior Design
Animal Science
Wildlife and Recreation
Intro to World Ag
Applied Ag
Horticulture I, II
Intro to Horticulture
Vet Tech I, II
Landscape
Floral Design
Intro to Ag Mechanics
Metal Fabrication
Plant and Animal Production
Principles of Architecture and Construction
Engineering Design and Presentation
Architectural Design
Counseling and Mental Health
Principles of Business
Touch System Data Entry
Business Info Management I, II
Business Law
Banking and Finance
Advertising and Sales
Entrepreneurship
Instruction Practices in Education and training
Practicum in Education and Training
Principles of Human Services
Counseling and Mental Health
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Digital and Interactive Media
Digital Graphics and Animation
Web Technologies
Internetworking Technologies
Career Prep I, II
Acceptance or Denial Interested in being a college
professor? Your shoes might look like this.
Most colleges will notify prospective students by April 15th if they have been accepted or denied.
Most employers will notify you within two weeks if they have decided to hire you or not. You can ask them to notify you even if you are not going to be hired.
Notification of Acceptance
Interested in being a performer? Broadway or film? Your shoes
might look like this.
Most colleges will want a commitment by May 1st. It is important to make your decisions as quickly as possible especially if you are wanting on-campus housing.
When you are offered a job…
You might choose to accept on the spot or you might ask the employer if you can have a couple of days to think about the decision.
Request Final Transcript
Interested in being an artist? You might be able to be a free
spirit and your shoes could look like this.
The registrar’s office will send out a form for you to fill out at the end of the year. We will need to know what you have decided for your post high school plans and where your final transcript should be sent.
You should check with your employer to see if there are any opportunities for a raise when you have graduated.
Graduation
No matter what you pick, you have some big shoes to fill. Get off on the right foot
and get some training.
It is important for you to continue to work hard. You are almost there, but don’t slip now.
Monday, June 5th at 3:00pm
UNT Coliseum Denton
Did you put your shoes in the right
order?
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