success in the new economy by kevin fleming ◦

Success in the New Economy

By Kevin Fleming

◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNSpKX8kVs

So you want to go to college…So you want to go to college…

According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*, to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education*,

PA ranks 5PA ranks 5thth in the nation for sending high school students to college in the nation for sending high school students to college

PA ranks 45PA ranks 45thth in the nation for graduating the same students in the nation for graduating the same students

According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention According to higheredinfo.org, PA colleges and universities have an 80% retention rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s rate (after the first year of school), and 5.7% graduation rate for Bachelor’s

degrees degrees (graduation rate within 6 years) (graduation rate within 6 years)

According to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 studentsAccording to U.S. News and World Report, 1 in 3 students do not return to college after the first yeardo not return to college after the first year

*PDE website

Retention rates-WHY?

Go to:

www.collegeresults.org

Choose any College/University you’ve been considering

Look at:◦Retention Rates◦Graduation Rates

4 year – 5 year – 6 year

Academic issues, too expensive, don’t know what you want to do

Academic issues

Learn how to study now Ask for help/use resources Challenge yourself academically

Too expensive

Attend Financial Aid events, ask questions, fill out FAFSA form

Apply for scholarships Dual enrollment/Transfer

Don’t know what you want to do

Caution-the undeclared major can lead to spending extra time in college=more money

See what supports the school offers undeclared majors

“Thinking well to be wise: planning well, wiser: doing well wisest and best of all”

~Malcolm Forbes

Class of 2017 SURVEY RESULTS Career Planning Process:

◦ 5.4% Lost (23 out of 423)◦ 55.3% Think they have an idea but unsure (234 out of 423)◦ 39.2% Found their career choice (166 out of 423)

Post-Secondary Planning Process:◦ 9.7% Lost (41 out of 423)◦ 52.9% Think they have an idea but unsure (224 out of 423)◦ 37.3% Found the perfect …Technical school, Community

College, Four Year College, Job, Military Branch (158 out of 423)

Survey Results: Only 254 out of 423 students have researched careers/colleges online-

60% Of those 254 students:

163 used the College Board website 61 used Career Cruising 151 did not answer or listed none ***

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started” ~ Mark Twain

Finding a career Planning a path

https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/don_t_put_the_cart_before_the_horse.asp

What are your interests? What are you good at? What kind of working conditions do you

need in order to feel happy?

SELF-ASSESSMENT9th Grade – Spark and Holland Code

10th Grade – Skills Inventory and PSAT/NMSQT11th Grade – PSAT/NMSQT and Career Cruising

https://www2.careercruising.com/main

https://www2.careercruising.com/assessments

https://www2.careercruising.com/my/assessments/matchmaker#assessment

https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/profile-at-a-glance/640

https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/military-search

https://www2.careercruising.com/schools-us-undergraduate/school-profile-index/8929

https://www2.careercruising.com/employment/guide-introduction

https://www2.careercruising.com/my/courseplan/planner

Other great resource:

Go to www.mynextmove.org. Choose which option best fits your level of knowledge on future plans.

◦ “I’m not really sure,” “I’ll know it when I see it,” or “I want to be…”

http://www.mynextmove.org/

Important things to remember about MyNextMove.org:

Thoroughly look through the profession/career profile page.◦ Check out what skills and personality traits are

important in that profession.◦ Find out how much education is needed for the

profession.◦ Take a look at the average salary for the profession.

Check which word is associated with the profession:◦ Bright Outlook, Green, and Registered Apprentice.

Does your expected job fit with your life style?

Ask yourself if…◦ You want to spend weekends with your family? ◦ You want to work a traditional work day (9am-5pm)?◦ You will be able to afford your lifestyle?

Examples: eating habits or shopping habits◦ Does the career match your skill set? Your personality

type?

Great site for work-related personality type quiz-www.roguecc.edu/counseling/hollandcodes

The 10 Most Popular College Majors:

10. Visual & Performing Arts9. Economics8. Biology, Biological & Biomedical Sciences7. Psychology6. Health Professions & Related Programs5. Communication, Journalism & Related Programs4. Business Administration & Management3. Engineering2. Social Sciences1. Business, Marketing & Related Services

http://www.forbes.com/video/4377967682001/

Top 11 In-Demand college majors:

Biomedical EngineeringBiometricsForensic scienceComputer game designCyber securityData scienceBusiness AnalyticsPetroleum engineeringPublic healthRoboticsSustainability

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/11-hot-college-majors

Most valuable majors in terms of salary and career prospects

Biomedical engineering Biochemistry Computer science Software engineering Environmental engineering Civil engineering Geology Management information system Petroleum engineering Applied mathematics Mathematics Construction management Finance Physics Statistics http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45jgfi/the-college-majors-that-are-worth-it/

Leadership Ability to work in a team Communication skills (written) Problem-solving skills Strong work ethic Analytical/quantitative skills Technical skills Communication skills (verbal) Initiative Computer skills Flexibility/adaptability Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) Detail-oriented

•Job Outlook 2015, National Association of Colleges and Employershttp://www.naceweb.org/about-us/press/class-2015-skills-qualities-employers-want.aspx

http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html

http://www.avongrove.org/flipbook/2015-16CurriculumPlanningGuide_2-24-15/index.html#?page=4

See if you can do any of these during high school:

Job shadowing Internships Volunteer Go to field related conferences Talk to professionals in the field Bring Your Child to Work Day

As many as 1 in 3 students do not return to college after their 1st year*

1 shadowing experience = 32% higher retention rate in college**

1 internship experience = 52% higher retention rate in college**

*US News and World Report** Vincent Tinto’s research on Retention Rates

October – Human Services

November – Science and Health

February – Business, Finance, and Information Technology

March – Engineering and Industrial Technology

April – Arts and Communications

11/10 – O.R./Family Practice Nurse, R.N. 11/12 – Physical Therapist Lebanon Valley

College 11/17 – R.N./Army Health Care

Specialist/Nursing 11/17 – M.D./Doctor of Chiropractic Care 11/19 – Toxicologist W.L. Gore Medical

Division

PLANNING YOUR PATH…PLANNING YOUR PATH…

You will probably NEED some type of post-secondary education

The demand for higher level job skills are rising In PA there was a decrease in unskilled jobs from 40% in

1994 to 20% in 2011*

Your path may include the following: Technical School Community College Four Year College

*PDE website

PSAT-all Juniors took PSAT’s on 10/14Collegeboard.org for prep, SAT registrationAct.org for prep, ACT registration

ACT vs. SAT? When to take the tests? What is a good score?2015 SAT State Average: Critical Reading – 499; Math – 504; Writing – 4822015 Avon Grove SAT Average: Critical Reading – 518; Math – 532; Writing - 503

2014 ACT State Average: 22.72014 Avon Grove ACT Average: 25.1

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/sat/sat-counselor-guide.pdf

https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

https://lp.collegeboard.org/official-sat-question-of-the-day-app

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

Finding the perfect…Technical, Community, and/or 4-year college

Think about who you are and what you are looking for in a school:For example, size, location, campus activities/sports

Fiskeguide.com has a GREAT survey you can take- Sizing Yourself Up Survey

See the resource list for college search sites

Popular Popular College College ResourcesResources

The application process-preparing during Junior Year

Student Recommendation Form – “Brag Sheet” Resume Writing Activity Essay/personal statement Course selection-choose wisely, explore programs (i.e. dual

enrollment)

KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/membership/counselor-workshops/college-advising-essentials-booklet.pdf

The College Funding Coach ◦ December 2015

PSAT/NMSQT Results/AP Potential Night◦ January 2016

Nov. 9 – University of Delaware Nov. 10 – Widener University Nov. 10 – Gwynedd Mercy University Nov. 11 – University of Pittsburgh at

Johnstown Nov. 11 – Rosemont College Nov. 18 – La Salle University

FALL

Attend Junior Family Night Challenge yourself academically Get involved Explore Post-secondary options Get organized

SPRING

Complete a “brag sheet” Continue career search Begin visiting schools Begin brain-storming for your college essay/ personal statementsAttend Junior Family Night Part II

SUMMER

Summer job and/or Volunteer Register – NCAA Eligibility Center Stay involved Visit schools Complete summer work!!!

WINTER

Complete a Self-Assessment PSAT Results/ AP Potential Night Register for the SAT/ACT Course selection – choose wisely for your future

QUESTIONS?