GRADE 10

CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS UNIT

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

DIRECTIONS: 1. GET A COMPUTER FROM THE CART AND TAKE IT BACK

TO YOUR DESK. LOG ON.2. 2 . GET INTO GROUPS OF 4 OR 5 AND SIT QUIETLY.

3. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH!

LOOKING AHEAD AND SETTING GOALS FOR AFTER

HIGH SCHOOL

PLEASE GET INTO GROUPS OF 4 -5 IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE THAT ALREADY.

SCENARIO IS…

STUDENTS SHOULD DEBATE THEIR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ABOUT HOW EACH CAREER HELPS THEIR COMMUNITY. THE GROUP SHOULD COME TO A FINAL CONCLUSION ABOUT WHICH 2 “CAREERS” SHOULD REMAIN ALIVE. A CLASS DISCUSSION WILL FOLLOW THIS GROUP ACTIVITY.

ICE BREAKER

GREATER INCOME

MORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND GROW

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

WHY CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION AFTER GRADUATION?

EDUCATIONAL CHOICES

Military:- Army

- Navy- Air Force *Air National Guard- Marines- Coast Guard- National Guard

Apprenticeships:- Hands on approach to learning

- Learn chosen trade through combination of classroom instruction and on-the job training.

Career and Trade Schools: Offer short term training programs

in a variety of career fields (auto-body technology, cosmetology, dental assisting) to gain technical skills needed for a job.

Variety in length of the programs (few weeks to two years)

Can be expensive depending on type and length.

Credits generally cannot be transferred to another college.

Specialty Colleges: Very limited number of programs

(art, nursing, business colleges) Cost and length of programs

vary.

EDUCATIONAL CHOICES CONTINUED

2 YEAR COLLEGES

Most are either community colleges or technical colleges

Affordable

Certificate/diplomas-short-term programs

Transfer to a 4 year college for a bachelors degree

Classes are small

Usually hire instructors who have worked in a related career field

Generally accept anyone with a high school diploma

Some programs have addition requirements

4 YEAR COLLEGES

Private and public

Private-smaller classes, offer more personal atmosphere

Public-large, offer more majors, programs, activities and usually less expensive.

Colleges want students who are ready for college level work

College entrance requirements vary greatly

Some will accept everyone while other accept those with excellent grades and high test scores.

Find a college that is going to be a good academic fit for you.

What are they?Most offer courses in

the following: Provide training for a

specific skill in addition to theory

Offer programs that are two years or less

Advantage- Job outlook for skilled workers is positive (fewer are trained in these fields, therefore, there’s a demand

www.technicalschool.org

Electronics Information Technology Drafting design Healthcare Private Investigation Culinary Arts Welding Auto mechanics Arts Fashion Design Travel Video Gaming Cosmetology

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?

Decision Making Process

Choosing a career path, making a career decision, or deciding on a college major - all are critical decisions. They demand high-quality decision making. Scientific studies show that there are four essential steps you will want to follow.  They are abbreviated ACIP, like “a sip” of tea!

A stands for Alternatives. When making an important decision, look at all your choices. Ask yourself, "Are there any other ways I can solve this problem? Ways that I haven't thought of?"

C stands for Consequences. Once you have narrowed down your choices to those that look best, weigh the pros and cons of each.

I stands for Information. Search for new information about each option you are considering.

P means Plans. Make detailed plans for (a) how you will carry out your decision, and (b) what you will do if one of the negative consequences that you thought of under "C" occurs.

JOB SHADOWING/COMMUNITY SERVICE

HOW CAN THESE HELP TO REACH MY CAREER GOALS?

How can I learn more about the job duties of my chosen career?

How can I compare different jobs if I do not have one final career choice?

What is job shadowing?Can volunteer work be included in my resume?

SMART GoalsSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

CAREER AND INTERMEDIATE GOALS

NAME: DATE:

MY MAJ OR J OB OBJ ECTIVE OR CAREER GOAL:

THE FOLLOWING INTERMEDIATE GOALS ARE FOCUSED ON THE NEXT _______ MONTHS:

Educational/Training goals:

Action Steps:

Occupational goals:

Action steps:

Personal health/w ellness goals:

Action steps:

GOAL STATEMENT: