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Department of Career and
Technical Education
Putnam County Schools
www.putnamschools.org
Start Planning
your future
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www.careercounseling.putnamschools.org
The Putnam County School District prohibits
any form of discrimination or harassment on
the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital
status, age, national origin, genetic identity or
disability in any of its programs.
Department of Career and Technical Education
200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: (386) 329-0536
Fax: (386) 329-0535
revised: 06/2014
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A CAREER PLANNING GUIDEBOOK
Choosing a Career
Making a Plan
Educational Opportunities
Reaching for the Stars
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Values Checklist 3 & 4
Learning Styles 5 & 6
Exploring Career Options 8
Study Habits & Clubs 9 & 10
Careers & Personal Planner 12
CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of study by School 14 — 16
Gold Seal Scholarships 17
St. Johns River State College 18
Dual Enrollment/College/Scholarships 19 & 20
Web Sites & First Coast Technical College 21 & 22
MAKING A MATCH What interests you today may not seem right tomorrow. Make your
decisions on what you are today. As you grow older you will notice your
choices becoming more focused.
Choosing a career is a process--learn about yourself, your interests,
your field of study and the educational requirements/training needed.
Then make a career plan and GO FOR IT!
Don’t know what interests you? Take a course that covers a career area you are considering
Join a Career and Technical Student Organization such as
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
HOSA (Health Students of America)
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of Am.)
VICA ( Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
Get a summer job in a field that interests you
Volunteer—hospital, veterinary clinic, dentist, court house, church
Try out a new hobby or interest—horses, library, plays, music . . .
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Notes . . .
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Company City # Employed
Putnam County School Board Palatka 1450
Georgia-Pacific Operations Palatka 1,040
St. Johns River Water
Management District
Palatka 686
Putnam County Government Palatka 656
Putnam Community Medical
Center
Palatka 530
Wal-Mart Palatka 525
Precision Resource Corporation Palatka 400
Georgia-Pacific, Plywood Palatka 430
Seminole Electric Cooperative Palatka 280
St. Johns River
State College
Palatka 225
Source: www.eflorida.com
Putnam County
Population Data
1980 50,549
1990 65,070
2010 74,364
2020 77,300*
2040 82,900*
*Projected
PROFILE OF EMPLOYMENT
Putnam County Schools
Top 10 Employers
51.7% Male
50.4% Female
LIFE
THINGS HAPPEN FOR PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM HAPPEN. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. MAKE A PLAN AND WORK HARD. YOU WILL FIND SUCCESS & HAPPINESS.
Ask about Ready to
Work credential to
get you a better start
on your career!
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CHOOSING A CAREER
Choosing a career can be a complex process. You have specific interests
and abilities, there are hundreds of jobs to consider. First, you have to
determine what activities you enjoy and what you find interesting.
Get a pencil and take 10 minutes to complete the
VALUES CHECKLIST
V = Very Important to Me
S = Somewhat Important to Me
N = Not Important to Me
Value What is important to me V S N
Wealth Make a lot of money
Adventure Take risks in my work
Creativity Use my artistic talents
Authority Be in charge
Work outside Work outdoors
Work inside Work indoors
Excitement Changes/challenges
Help others Make a difference in the World
Independence I don’t need/want supervision
Prestige Be recognized for the work
Security I don’t like too many changes.
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CHECKLIST (continued)
Value What is important to me V S N
Travel Travel on the job
Teamwork Work on a team
Stability Keep a routine
Leadership Be responsible for others
Family Have time for family
Information Work with facts and ideas
People Work with others
Things Do hands on work
Physical Need strength/stamina
Pressure To get things done
Spiritual Work fits spiritual beliefs
Leisure Have time outside work
Variety Experience change/variety
Passion Love your work
Relationships Works well with others
Skills Learn & develop skills
Decisiveness Makes rules & policies
Community A better place to live
Which are the SIX MOST IMPORTANT VALUES in your life?
1. ______________________ 2. _________________________
3. ______________________ 4. _________________________
5. _______________________ 6. _________________________
V = Very Important to Me
S = Somewhat Important to Me
N = Not Important to Me
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Career & Technical Schools
Irrigation Operations
Fire Fighting
Paramedics
Phlebotomy
Welding
Auto Technology
Practical Nursing
Sports/Turf Operations
Many others—34
programs are offered.
Career & Technical Schools offer short term training in a variety of
fields. These schools have programs designed to prepare the student for
specific careers.
Often, Technical Schools offer programs to help in the local job market
and may also be able to assist the students one-on-one with
Job Placement Transportation
Tuition Assistance Personalized Instruction
As with colleges, check for accreditation and tour of the facility.
FIRST COAST
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
FCTC has campuses in St. Augustine and Palatka. Call to receive information on any of these or other programs
that are available
Administrative Assistant
Child Care Center Operations
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Commercial Art
Electronic Technology
Emergency Medical Tech.
AC, Refrigeration & Heating
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Interior Design
MYTH
I need a four-year college degree to get a job.
NO! Labor market statistics show 65% of the top jobs require more
than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree.
80% of today’s jobs require a technical education. Hmmm . . .
What is accreditation? The goal of accreditation is
to ensure that the education provided by they institu-
tions of higher education meets acceptable levels of
quality… in other words you may not be able to transfer credits.
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Try these Financial Web Sites
www.finaid.com (sponsored by the National Association of Student Aid Administrators)
www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (Free application for Federal Student Aid)
www.SallieMae.com (contains college loan information)
www.1800goguard.com (provides information on educational assistance programs by the National Guard)
Or try these for general college information:
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.campustours.com
Looking for specific schools? Here they are . . .
www.flbog.org/univ_info/ (All Florida Colleges)
www.famu.edu (Florida A&M University)
www.fau.edu (Florida Atlantic University)
www.fsu.edu (Florida State University)
www.ucf.edu (University of Central Florida)
www.ufl.edu (University of Florida)
www.unf.edu (University of North Florida)
www.usf.edu (University of South Florida)
www.flagler.edu (Flagler College)
www.fccj.cc.fl.us (Florida State College at Jacksonville)
www.sjrstate.edu (St Johns River State College)
or check out the military . . . www.airforce.com www.goarmy.com
www.marines.com www.navyjobs.com
www.gocoastguard.com
5 Learning Styles Checklist
Now that you know what you value, let’s find out what type of learner you are!
For the next few pages, check YES or NO in each table and total the Yes’s.
DON’T THINK TOO MUCH—RECORD YOUR FIRST REACTION.
Total your responses to find your TOP THREE LEARNING STYLES.
VERBAL/LINGUISTIC YES NO
I learn best from reading books
I learn a lot from listening to instructions
I really enjoy explaining, teaching & learning
I find it easy & fun to learn a new language
I easily remember the things I’ve learned
Total Yes
VISUAL/SPACIAL YES NO
Diagrams & drawings help me understand ideas
Give me a map & I can find my way anywhere
I’d rather watch an expert first, then try a skill
I understand something new more easily when
it is plotted or graphed
I prefer to explain my ideas by drawing pictures
Total Yes
You’re not finished yet.
Turn the page!
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KINESTHETIC YES NO
I learn by doing
I like activities that require me to move around
I often learn well by imitating others
I prefer to explain my ideas by role playing
I enjoy physical challenges
Total Yes
LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL YES NO
I am good at solving problems with symbols
I enjoy working with numbers and performing
calculations
I find it easy to find answers based in info. at hand
I remember information best when it is numbered and in
logical order
I can easily apply new information to old formulas
Total Yes
MUSICAL YES NO
I learn information easily when I put it to music
I can’t concentrate unless there is background music
I find it easy to pick out rhythms in sounds I hear
I often remember songs I hear on the radio
I can easily repeat sounds and music I hear
Total Yes
19 Financial Aid Sources
Federally-backed Loans (Loans must be repaid after graduation)
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans (Stafford Student Loans)
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS)
College Work/Study Program
Military Educational Assistance Programs Montgomery GI Bill
ROTC Simultaneous Membership
Army National Guard (in exchange for one weekend/month,
they will pay your tuition!) Yep, I said FREE!
Scholarships Million’s of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed each year
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Florida has 3 programs to reward academic excellence.
1. Florida Academic Scholarship Award
3.5 GPA in 16 credits** of college preparatory courses
100 hours of community service
1290 SAT / 29 ACT
2. Florida Merit Scholarship Award
3.0 GPA in 16 credits** of college preparatory courses
75 hours of community service
1170 SAT / 26 ACT
3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
3.0 GPA in 16 credit** high school academic core courses PLUS
3.5 GPA in 3 courses in one Career Technology program
30 hours of community service
PERT-Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113
SAT- Math 440 Critical Reading 440
ACT- English 17, Reading 18, Math 19
REQUIRED COLLEGE PREP COURSES INCLUDE
4 English ▪ 3 Social Sciences ▪ 3 Natural Sciences (2 with substantial labs)
▪ 2 Foreign Language (must be in same language) ▪ 4 Mathematics (Algebra I
and above)
* Note that this is average for public postsecondary educational institutions. Check
with www.FLVC.org to see what you need to qualify or go to the following web-
site http://www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/acadrequire.htm for more information on Flor-
ida Bright Futures Scholarships.
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Dual-
Enrollment
St. Johns River State College
Putnam County Schools
So, you want to
be a STAR . . .
Florida School of the Arts at SJRSC (Palatka) offers 7 programs for
students interested in artistic training
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Dance
Illustration
Technical Theatre/Costume Design
Musical Theatre
Theatre
Four year colleges want students to have both a broad
based education and an education in a specific subject
area. Most of these institutions require students to take 25-50% of their classes in general education. A major doesn’t have to be declared until
the students’ 3rd year.
Students who wish to attend a four-year college immediately after high school should
1. Take as many college preparatory classes as possible, which include 2 foreign languages in the same language.
2. Take the PSAT, ACT or SAT in their Junior year
3. Tell your guidance counselor or career specialist to help with your decisions and help you make the right choice.
4. STUDY and build your testing skills to make things easier for your college experience!
Four Year
Colleges
Dual-enrollment is a way for Juniors and Seniors to
earn college credit while in high school.
But, you must have a 3.0 GPA and ACT, SAT or CPT/
PERT score on file
So, don’t goof off Freshmen and Sophomores!
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INTERPERSONAL YES NO
I learn a lot from discussions
I work better when I’m in a group
I pick up on what other people think and want
I learn about others by looking at their point of view
I’d rather get information from people rather than books
Total Yes
Two to go . . .
INTRAPERSONAL YES NO
I learn best by thinking quietly
I remember things easily when I can relate it to my own
experiences
I succeed most often when I rely on my intuition
I’d rather talk about feelings than abstract ideas
I enjoy thinking about different ideas when I’m alone
Total Yes
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Exploring
Career
Options
OK, so you have . . .
Obtained information from your INTEREST INVENTORY...
Did the VALUES CHECKLIST…
Taken the LEARNING STYLES SURVEY...
Now what? . . .
Find the list of careers by academic field located in this booklet
Talk to your parents, friends, etc.
Pick out some careers you think you’d be interested in
Investigate the career fields by:
1. Reading
2. Talking to people
3. Getting first-hand knowledge
4. Internet research
Do you know the “secret” to success?
Stay focused on your goals
and the reasons you created them!
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St. Johns River State College
Ever wonder how community colleges work?
Community colleges provide affordable (about half the price of a 4-year
college), career oriented programs that enable students to begin a career
after one or two years of study. A community college can help you begin
your college experience to continue at a 4 year college while working
with a 2 year AS degree or college credit certificate, making more
money.
One-Year Programs allow the students to specialize in a
specific area. He/she receives a certificate or diploma.
Then there are two-year specialized programs after which he/she will
receive an AS (Associate in Science) degree in the area of study or
Students complete the first half of a four-year degree, earning an
AA (Associate in Art or also known as a Transfer
Degree). They will then transfer to a four-year college to take the
last two years of study—in their major—criminology, teaching,
accounting, pre-law, etc. to receive their Bachelor’s degree.
Now you know!
SJRSC has campuses in
St. Augustine, Palatka and Orange Park. Some of the programs offered are
Business Administration and Management
Criminal Justice Technology
Emergency Medical Service/Paramedic
Computer Programming and Applications
Marketing
Health Management/Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapy
SJRSC has a working agreement with St. Leo College in the following areas
Criminology
Elementary Education
Health Care Administration
Business Administration
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This scholarship will help pay of your tuition at any accredited
community college or technical center in Florida.
Maintain a B average,
and the scholarship continues for four years!
How to receive this scholarship:
3.0 GPA in the required core courses
3.5 in any Gold Seal Technology Program (three credits in one program)
Pass the CPT, ACT or SAT with specific scores.
How to keep the scholarship:
Maintain a B average while in college.
Required college prep. courses include:
4 credits English
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Natural Sciences
2 credits Foreign Language (4yr university)
4 credits Mathematics (Algebra I and above)
(See page 19 for more details)
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL SCHOLARSHIP
Did you know?
There are approx. 2,500 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.
The average cost of tuition at a public college is $4,000 per year.
The average cost of tuition at a private college is $30,000 per year.
The average cost of tuition at a community college is $2,100 per year.
AND COLLEGE TUITION KEEPS GOING UP!
When you apply for Financial Aid, don’t forget to check off the box to
receive any grants you may qualify for that college.
FEDERAL GRANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE PAID BACK.
Pell Grant
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Re-apply for tuition assistance each year. Complete the FAFSA form!
www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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READ! There are many resources you can use to investigate
careers. The Federal government produces the
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK. This
book is a good place to start. You can also find this info.
on the web at http://www.bls.gov/oco/
ASK . . .
What do you do on a typical day?
How did you prepare for a career?
What do you like best about your job/career?
How is the job market?
Are there opportunities for advancement?
What is the average starting salary?
What training do I need?
Would you go into this field again?
MYTH
There is only one set of responsibilities for every
occupation.
WRONG! People in positions with the same title often
perform different tasks. Their duties vary
according to their interests and capabilities.
School is what YOU make of it!
1. Develop Good Study Habits.
2. Maintain a Positive Attitude.
3. Testing won’t end with middle and high school; learn how to
take a test!
4. School builds confidence and self-esteem.
5. A high school diploma is a must if you want a good job!
Did you know . . .
The average person will
have 3-4 different
careers and 10 different
employers during his/her
lifetime.
Hmmm. . .
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Educational Options
80% of all careers require education or training beyond high school.
There are 7 courses of action you can take:
1. Career & Technical Schools
2. Community/State Colleges
3. On-the-job Training
4. Pre-apprenticeship
5. The Military
6. University
Which type of training
fits in with your career
goals?
For Your Own Edification:
Level of Education Average Annual Income Less than 9th grade $18,000
9th — 12th $21,000
High School (or GED) $28,000
Some College (no degree) $38,000
Associates’ Degree $62,000
Bachelor’s Degree $68,000
Master’s Degree $103,000
Doctorate Degree $110,000
Professional Degree $120,000
*Source: U.S. Dept of Census/Educational Attainment
Want to get training but college isn’t your thing?
The military trains individuals so they can protect the interests of our
country. To do this, they offer qualified high school graduates a good
salary and free job training.
There are over 2,000 job specialties!
75% of those jobs have a civilian counterpart!
College students who are in ROTC enter the military as an OFFICER.
The National Guard pays for your college tuition—in exchange for 2
weeks/summer and 1 weekend per month! WOW—free college! And
you get paid for those weekends ! Check it out yourself!
http://www.floridaguard.army.mil/
15 CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
Business Technology Administrative Assistant
Health Science Education Allied Health Assisting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Industrial Programs Applied Welding Technologies
Public Service Early Childhood Education
Technology Education Computer Systems Technology
Other Courses (cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications)
Directed Studies
Coop—available in all program areas
Work Place Essentials and Guided Workplace Learning
Family Dynamics
in most of these areas, a student may earn
a Gold Seal Scholarship (see page 17).
Programs that interest you:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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Agritechnology Landscape Operations
Business Technology Administrative Assistant
Digital Design
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health Science Education Allied Health Assisting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Industrial Programs Automotive Service Technologies
Applied Welding Technologies
Public Service Early Childhood Education
Technology Education Computer Systems Technology
NON GOLD SEAL PROGRAMS Diversified Education
Other Courses (cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications) Ag. Directed Studies
Co-Op—available in most program areas
Work Place Essentials and Guided Workplace Learning
Child Development & Family Dynamics Principals of Food Preparation & Nutrition and Wellness
Programs that interest you: _____________________________ ______________________________
__________________________________________
CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study
PALATKA HIGH SCHOOL
in most of these areas, a student may earn a
Gold Seal Scholarship (see page 17).
Culinary Operations
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Foreign Language Flight Attendant
International Business
International Lawyer
Interpreter
Linguist
Multilingual Social
Worker/Nurse
Teacher/Professor
Translator
Travel Agent
_________________
_________________
Social Studies Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Criminologist
Economist
Geographer
Historian
Newscaster
Politician
Psychologist
Social Worker
Sociologist
Teacher/Professor
Urban Planner
________________
________________
CAREERS BY
SUBJECT AREA
English Actor/
Actress
Author
Broadcaster
Dramatist
Editor
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Minister
Paralegal
Public Relations
Receptionist
Reporter
Secretary
Speech Pathologist
Teacher/Professor
________________
________________
Math Accountant
Actuary (probability)
Bank Manager/Teller
Computer Programmer
Engineer
Financial Planner
Insurance Agent
Investment Analyst
Loan Officer
Meteorologist
Physicist
Real Estate Appraiser
Statistician
Systems Analyst
Teacher/Professor
__________________
__________________
Fine Arts Actor/Actress
Advertising
Architect
Artist
Art Therapist
Choreographer
Composer
Dancer
Fashion Designer
Film Producer/Editor
Graphic Artist
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Music Therapist
Musician
Photographer
Teacher/Professor
_______________
_______________
Science Athletic Trainer
Biologist
Botanist
Chemist
Chiropractor
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Engineer
Environmentalist
Geologist
Medical Doctor
Medical Technician
Nurse
Optometrist
Physician
Teacher/Professor
Veterinarian
Zoologist
________________
________________
Circle your top three CAREERS.
Is your career not listed? Use the blanks
at the end of each section!
Record choices on the next page.
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What are your TOP THREE LEARNING STYLES? Pages 5, 6 & 7
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
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PERSONAL PLANNER
List the TOP SIX VALUES you indicated were important to you. From Pages 3 & 4.
1. ______________________ 4. ____________________________
2. ______________________ 5. ____________________________
3. ______________________ 6. ____________________________
And your TOP THREE OCCUPATIONS are? Page 11
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
Electives needed in HIGH SCHOOL to achieve my career goal:
_________________________ ______________________________
_________________________ ______________________________
_________________________ ______________________________
Clubs: ____________________________________________________
Training needed after High School? Check any that apply
Military Apprenticeship Technical Center Community College
University Work Study Other: ___________________________
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Agritechnology
Landscape Operations
Business Technology
Administrative Assistant
Family & Consumer Sciences
Culinary Operations
Health Science Education
Allied Health Assisting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Industrial Programs
Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technology
Public Services
Early Childhood Education
Criminal Justice Operations
Other Courses
(cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications)
Ag. Directed Studies
Co-Op—available in most program areas
Diversified Education
Guided Workplace Learning
Programs that interest you:
________________________ _______________________
__________________________________________
CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study
INTERLACHEN HIGH SCHOOL
MYTH
There is plenty of time in high school to decide what career I want.
NOPE! You need 24 credits to graduate: You are in charge of your education
and making sure you Stay on Track!
Monitor your grades and requirements for graduation and Florida Bright
Futures Scholarships.
Every year graduation requirements change, be sure to know what you
have to do to stay on track to graduate on time!.
Start planning your future today!
in most of these areas, a student may earn
a Gold Seal Scholarship (see page 17).