Need for Further Training/EducationFoundation Skills

basic skills (reading, writing, math, speaking, listening)

thinking skills (thinking creatively, making decisions, solving

problems, visualizing ideas)

The best way to perfect your foundation skills is to work on

them while in school.

Preparing for a Career

Once you know the requirements of a career field, you can

begin preparing for it.

Most programs are available after high school, while a few are

available while you are still in high school.

Most programs are at least one year in length.

Preparing for a Career

Career/Technical Training

career/technical program – a program that teaches students

skills necessary for entry-level

employment

Tech Prep Programs (2+2 Programs)

*involves your junior and senior years of high school

*requires two additional years beyond high school

*end up with your Bachelor’s degree

Preparing for a Career

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education – a program between schools and places

of employment that allows students to

receive on-the-job training through

part-time work

Characteristics of Co-ops

earn money for the work you perform

earn credit towards graduation

grades are based on performance at work/assignments

Preparing for a Career

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship – occupational training involving learning a trade

by working under the direction of a skilled

worker

Characteristics of Apprenticeships

for adults who already have graduated high school

can apply as long as you are 16-years

learn a skill/trade by working closely with a master craftsperson

paid entry-level wages

lead to over 900 careers

Preparing for a Career

Company Training Programs

designed to prepare employees to do specialized jobs

length and quality of the programs vary

short-term involves up to one month of OTJ training

long-term involves more than one year of OTJ

OTJ = on-the-job training

Preparing for a Career

Community/Junior Colleges

offers programs that are two-years in length

high schools link their course offerings to community colleges

at the end of the two-years you receive an associate degree

Associate degree the award granted after completing a two-

year college program

the associate will transfer to a four-year college/university

Preparing for a Career

Colleges/Universities

Bachelor’s degree the award granted after completing a 4-year

college or university program

Master’s degree an advanced degree 1 to 2 years of study

beyond a bachelor’s degree

Doctoral degree the most advanced degree, often requiring 3

years of study beyond a master’s degree

do not make quick decisions when choosing a program or

school

Preparing for a Career

Internships

Internship an occupational training program, usually unpaid;

gain practical experience under supervision

Examples . . .

teachers

doctors/nurses

dentists

dietitians

Financing Your Higher EducationWhat do I need to pay for in my higher education?

tuition room/board meal plan

computer school supplies travel expenses

laundry recreation utilities

Financing Your Higher EducationFAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

complete as soon as you have your taxes filed

acceptance timeframe (January 1 – July 2)

the earlier, the better

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Financing Your Higher Education

Free Monies

scholarships

gifts

grants

work-study

Non-Free Monies

student loans

*Stafford Subsidized

*Stafford Un-subsidized

grants

*Pell

Federal PLUS Loanshttp://www.glhec.org/