What are MY

Options?Session 3: From Vocational

School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!

LifestylesActivity

Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older

LifestylesWhat did you draw?

Ex. Large house, nice car

What kinds of jobs do you think you need to hold to earn the types of things you drew?

How much money do you think you need to make?

College

Does anyone know any jobs that require a college degree?

Does anyone know any subjects that someone can major or minor in while attending college?

College

Types of institutions

Private, public, liberal arts

Degrees attainable at these institutions

Associate’s Degree: Two year degree

Examples: Computer Specialists, Dental Hygienist

Bachelor’s Degree: Four year degree

Examples: Teacher, Nurse

Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree + 2-3 years in a specialized field

Examples: School Counselor, Clinical Psychologist

Doctorate Degree: differs by program

Examples: Surgeon, Doctor, College Professor

College

SAT’s

Standardized admissions test

Combination of high school, extra curricular activities, grades, and SAT considered for college admission

Hand out about SAT important information

http://hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

CollegeImportant courses to consider

4 years of Language Arts

4 years of Mathematics

Statistics, geometry, algebra, calculus

3 years of Science

Biology, chemistry, physics

3 years of Social Studies

Economics, geography, civics

2 years of World Languages

Spanish, Latin, German, French

Art

Example: If you are interested in majoring in Biology, you would concentrate in the areas of science and math

College Statistics

68.1% of high school graduates in the United States attend college

6/10 high school students attend college

The average earning, per year, with a college degree is $52,200 compared to a high school graduate’s average yearly earning which is $30,400

Vocational School

Does anyone know of any jobs that require training from a technical school?

Vocational School

Examples of jobs that can be attained with training from a technical school

Welding, HVAC, Chef, Hair Stylist, Computer Technician

Associate’s Degree is attained after completing some programs, including:

Computer Technician, Medical Assistant

Vocational School

Classes needed to be taken in high school

Courses required for high school graduation

Some high schools offer courses in graphic design, home economics, agriculture, wood shop, and other hands-on courses

Art School

Offers programs for students who are interested in the following areas:

Fashion merchandising and design

Graphic design

Photography

Advertising

Art School

High school classes to consider:

Computer classes

Painting, drawing, sculpting

Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree programs are offered

Examples of art schools in the area:

The Art Institute of York

Degrees in graphic design, fashion merchandising, etc.

Academy of Art University

Military

5 branches

Army

Navy

Marines

Coast Guard

Air Force

For information regarding joining the military, visit your local recruiting office.

Each branch has a different, local recruiting station

Heading into the Workforce

About 25% of students are able to find jobs after graduating high school, without further education

Some jobs one can hold with a high school diploma are:

Construction workers, carpenters

Office assistant, receptionist, clerks

Customer service and sales

Waitress/waiter, bartender

Manager

Heading into the Workforce

Job Average Yearly Salary

Office Clerk $29,410

Restaurant Cook $21,774

Retail Salesperson $24,223

Truck Driver $34,618

Carpenter $36,889

References

20 Jobs You Can Get With a High School Diploma . (n.d.). Jobs & Job Search Advice, Employment & Careers | Careerbuilder.com . Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1252-Job-Info-Trends-20-Jobs-You-Can-Get-With-a-High-School-Diploma

Month. (n.d.). College Enrollment and Work Activity of 2010 High School Graduates . U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.nr0.htm

The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. (n.d.). The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf