the parent career corner welcome parents!. career facts why is career important?
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The Parent Career Corner
Welcome Parents!
Career Facts
Why is career important?
Career Facts
Today’s high school students will spend about 50 years of their lives working--that amounts to nearly 100,000 hours
The average person spends more time at work than they do with friends and family
Enjoying your work is a key factor in overall happiness and satisfaction
Career Facts
Career Facts
Parents are the single #1 influence on their
children’s career choice!
Tools for a Career Search
What You Already Have & New Resources to Consider
Tools for a Career SearchWhat You Already Have
Your own work experience Knowing your children well The course selection process BRIDGES account (handouts in
back)
Tools for a Career SearchWhat You Already Have
Standardized test results: Freshmen will take the mirror PLAN in April Sophomores will take the PLAN on in about
6 weeks and will take the mirror ACT Iin April
Sophomores will have an in-school explanation period before Winter break
Juniors have the ACT in April Seniors have already taken the ACT
Tools for a Career SearchEPAS Assessment System
Tools for a Career SearchWhat You Already Have
Extracurricular activities Develop leadership, communication
and time-management skills Correlated with a higher GPA, builds
the college resume
*Information on this page obtained from Co-curricular Activities: a Pathway to Careers, Ferguson 2001.
Tools for a Career SearchWhat You Already Have
Extracurricular activities (cont’d): Learn more about potential job areas:
Athletics: sports agent, trainer, journalist Community Service: social worker, health care
aide Computer Club: engineer, programmer, video
game designer Environmental Activism: ecologist, lobbyist Music: producer, conductor, songwriter School Publications: illustrator, photographer,
reporter
*Information on this page obtained from Co-curricular Activities: a Pathway to Careers, Ferguson 2001.
Tools for a Career SearchThe Counseling Department!
All Grades: Parent Career Corner 8th Grade: EXPLORE Interpretation 9th Grade: Individual Interviews 10th Grade:
PLAN Interpretation BRIDGES Classroom Presentations
Tools for a Career SearchThe Counseling Department!
11th Grade: Career PowerPoint Interactive
Presentations Junior Book Presenations Optional 1-on-1 Follow-ups
12th Grade: College Classroom Presentations 1-on-1 Post-High School Interviews
Tools for a Career SearchNew Resources to Consider
The old standard: Books
The new standard: Online Resources
Tools for a Career SearchNew Resources to Consider
Job Shadow or Informational Interview
Students’ own part-time job experiences
Career Exploration Posts
Tools for a Career SearchNew Resources to Consider
Online Resources
Planning Education and Training
Planning Education & Training
Options after high-school include: Going directly into the work force Going directly into the military Obtain a certificate or two-year
program Beginning an apprenticeship program Attending a 4-year college
Planning Education & Training
Questions to consider: What school/major/career will be a good fit
with my personality and values? What kind of job can I get with a this major? Where should I go for my training or
education? Where to find Answers:
People in the industry Doing research online and in books Visiting facilities and campuses Counseling department
Planning Education & Training
Fastest Growing Occupations, 2002-2012 (courtesy of America’s Top 100 Jobs for People Without a Four-Year Degree)
Medical assistants Network systems and data communication
analysts Physician assistants
Top Paying Jobs without a 4-yr. Degree: Air traffic controller Nuclear power reactor operator Dental hygienist
Planning Education & Training
Do not shy away from Liberal Arts majors. There are jobs available for you: Advertising account manager or copywriter Curator Fundraiser Banking: Lending officer, credit analyst,
commercial banker Biotechnology research assistant
Did you know?
One of the best paying jobs for artistic types is Art Director
Radiologic Technician is one of the best jobs for “Realistic” types that requires only an associate’s degree
About 82% of air traffic controllers are men
20% of Credit Analysts are ages 16-24
In Conclusion . . .
In Conclusion
As a parent, be there to support, assist and discuss career decisions, but make sure to let your child drive the process
Remember that career exploration is not an exact science
Give yourselves a pat on the back for coming tonight!!!!