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The Skinny on College
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Why Go to College?
The more education you have, the more you’ll make on average and the lower your chances will be of being unemployed.
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Still Not Convinced?
• Demand• Training• Flexibility• Experiences
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Demand
• According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.
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Training
• Most good jobs – those that offer strong salaries and benefits - will require more than a high school diploma, even at the entry level.
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Flexibility
• The work world is changing at a hectic pace, and rarely does a person stay working for one company or even in one occupation anymore. Education gives you greater flexibility in changing careers.
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Experiences
• Higher education not only gives you skills, it can give you first-hand experience. It also allows you to meet new people and make new friends who can serve as career connections in the future. And alumni networks help as well.
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Types of Colleges
• 2 year colleges
• 4 year colleges
• Technical Programs
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2 Year Colleges
• Community and Junior Colleges– Moberly Area Community College– Indian Hills Community College– North Central Missouri College
• Offer certificates and associates (2 year) degrees
• Usually less expensive than four year colleges
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4 Year Colleges
• Universities and Colleges– Truman State University– Mizzou– Culver Stockton College
• Offer four year bachelors degrees in a wide variety of subjects
• Often will be more costly and require students to live on campus, but offer the most academic and social opportunity
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Technical Schools
• Examples– Linn State Technical College– Ranken Technical College
• Offer career-orientated training programs and some offer associates degrees.
• Costs can vary based upon the program.• Example programs– Heavy equipment operation, Automotive technology,
HVAC, Computer Programming, Aviation maintenance
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The Missouri A+ Program
• Tuition and fee reimbursement at a qualifying 2 year school
• To earn A+ benefits you must meet certain criteria
• Talk to your high school’s A+ Coordinator for more information
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How Can I Prepare Now? Seniors
• apply to colleges this fall, • apply for federal financial aid after January 1st
– Complete the FAFSA– Missouri deadline of April 1st
• visit campuses and talk to college reps at your school
• Take the ACT• compile an activities list• apply for scholarships
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Juniors
• Visit campuses • talk to college representatives when they
come to your school and attend college fairs• Take the ACT• Explore schools on the web
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Freshmen, Sophomores, AND Juniors
• Grades, Grades, Grades• Talk to your counselor and your BULLDOG
mentor about your career aspirations and school plans
• Utilize your family, friends, and connections to discuss careers, perhaps even job shadow
• Use Missouri Connections to explore careers• Get involved: sports, clubs, service, part time
jobs