Post Secondary Education Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options

Post Secondary Education

Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options.

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Graduation Requirements• 24 Credits total• 4 English • 4 Math

– Algebra 1, Geometry and two equally rigorous courses

• 3 Science – Biology

• 3 Social Studies– World History, U.S. History , 0.5 credit of

U.S. Government, 0.5 credit of Economics

• 1 Performing/Fine Arts• 1 HOPE • 8 Electives• 1 Online Course • 2.0 unweighted GPA

• Passing score on FCAT 2.0 Reading– Or have a concordant score for the ACT or

SAT

• Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC• Must take Geometry, Biology and U.S.

History EOC – 30% of Final Grade


Online Course Requirement

• www.flvs.net • Recommended classes:

– Driver’s Education– Law Studies– Parenting Skills– Personal & Family Finance

Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post

secondary options.

http://www.flvs.net/

Bright Futures Scholarship• 16 Credits to Qualify• 4 English • 4 Math• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 2 years of a Foreign

Language

• Other Qualifications• 3.0 unweighted GPA• Qualifying ACT or SAT

scores• Community Service

Hours


Post Secondary Education:

Why is it important?


•Information Technology

•Biotechnical and Environmental Sciences

•Health Related Occupation

Top Fields in the US


Fastest Growing in FL # Employed

Occupation 2008 2018 %change

11

Biomedical engineers 520 840 62%

2 Home health aides 30,480 47,860 57%

3 Medical scientists, except epidemiologists 2,640 3,870 47%

4 Biochemists and biophysicists 110 160 46%

5 Physician assistants 3,900 5,490 41%

6 Personal and home care aides 13,890 19,430 40%

7 Radiation therapists 1,270 1,730 35%

8 Financial examiners 610 800 32%

9 Dental hygienists 9,030 11,890 32%

10 Physical therapist assistants 3,550 4,660 31%

11 Dental assistants 15,280 19,990 31%

12 Medical assistants 34,830 45,540 31%

13 Athletic trainers 670 870 30%

14 Physical therapists 11,790 15,250 29%

15 Pharmacy technicians 20,740 26,710 29%

16 Occupational therapist assistants 1,130 1,450 29%

17 Audiologists 750 960 28%

18 Surgical technologists 5,930 7,570 28%

19 Occupational therapists 6,100 7,670 26%

20 Medical and public health social workers 5,570 6,970 25%

21 Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation

19,170 23,980 25%

22 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians 5,010 6,230 24%

23 Veterinary technologists and technicians 6,560 8,160 24%

24 Court reporters 1,920 2,390 24%

25 Medical equipment repairers 3,250 4,030 24%

***These are the occupations that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2008-2018 time period. This does not mean these are the occupations with the most openings.


Career Exploration: Getting Started

1• Learn more about yourself.• Take interest and ability assessments.

2

• Identify some career possibilities.• Explore/Research the matches you receive

from the assessments/inventories you take.

3• Decide on a general field of interest.• How will you prepare for this field?


Interest Inventory*ASVAB will be given in the Spring!*


Interest Inventory• Realistic

– Automotive Mechanic, Electrician, Landscaping.

• Investigative– Scientist, Psychologist, Doctor.

• Artistic– Creative Writer,

Photographers, Graphic Designers.

• Social – Recruiter, Health Care

Workers, Education.

• Enterprising– Finance, Hospitality, Law.

• Conventional– Accounting, Human

Resources, Bookkeeping.


Internet Resourceswww.careerkey.org• Free interest inventory• 17 foundational skills needed

of all HIGH PERFORMANCEwww.careerinfonet.org• Watch videos about the 16

clusters• Lists of jobs with the most

projected openings in Floridawww.onetonline.org

• Explore Careers • Career Matching with Interests

www.facts.org• Interest inventory/career

exploration• Program / College Major

searchhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/• Occupational Outlook

Handbook– training education needed– earnings– expected job prospects– what workers do on the job– working conditions


http://www.careerkey.org/

http://www.careerinfonet.org/

http://www.onetonline.org/

http://www.facts.org/

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

What Are You Looking For In Postsecondary

Education?• Community College?• Career or Technical College?• Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)?

• A Four-Year College/University?• In-state or Out of State?• Small or large classes?• Specific degree?• Low tuition, fees and housing?


Community Colleges

• Career programs to receive certificates or diplomas.

• Two-year programs to earn Associate Degrees. • Begin your education at a community college

and transfer to a four-year college to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Choose from Valencia College or Seminole State.


Why Community College?• Affordable (Tuition is about half the cost of a four-year

school.)• Will accept all high school graduates and students with

a GED.• Many courses are transferable to a 4-year college –

consult the college counselor.• Closer to home.• Less stressful transition from High School.• Opportunity to build remedial skills, before taking the

plunge at a university• Job training courses that lead to a career in two years .


Why Four Year College ?• Opportunities to earn professional degrees beyond

the Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degrees, Doctorate Degrees, Specialist Degrees)

• Large Campus life with many opportunities to get involved

• Sorority/Fraternity Interest


Four Year CollegeTop Factors in admission’s decisions: 1. Grades in college preparatory courses (Honors, AP or Dual

Enrollment)2. Strength of curriculum (rigor).3. ACT/SAT test scores4. Overall high school GPAOther important factors :- Essay and personal resume- Class rank- Extracurricular Activities- Community service or volunteer work


Career and Technical Schools

• Offer customized training for business and

industry. Students are prepared to enter directly into their career field.

• For a list of career and technical school programs in Orange County visit: http://www.reinventme.net/


Why Career and Technical Schools ?

• Short Term Training• Small Classes with hands on opportunities• Low cost tuition at public schools• There are over 100 career fields to choose from• OCPS Tech centers have a 96% job placement rate• For a list of career and technical school programs

in Orange County visit: http://www.reinventme.net/


Why Military ?• Devotion to serve your country• Opportunity for Military Career Training and

College• Monetary benefits that can last a lifetime• Full Time employment options and job security

for enlisted personnel• Short Term or Long Term commitment options


What Else Do You Need To Consider?

• Do you meet the admission’s requirements?• Will you attend part time or full time?• Do you need a: certificate, an Associate’s

Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree or higher to achieve your career goals in life?

• Do you want to attend a public (UCF, FGCU, FAMU) or a private (Rollins, Stetson,) school?

• Do you need to live at home or close to home?• Do you know the cost to attend?


Pathway to Careers

Career Interest?

Bachelor's Degree in Digital

Media: 120 hours

UCF$23,760

(estimation)

Available Jobs/Careers

Career Interest?

Associate's Degree in

Digital Media: 61 hours

VCC

$6,042(estimation )


Career Interest?

Bachelor's Degree in

Digital Arts : 145 hours

Full Sail

$77,500(estimation)


Career Interest?

Career Certificate Digital Audio

Orlando Tech

$2,615(estimation)


Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post

secondary options.

Get Started!!!

Research! Research!! Research!!!Visit websites:

• Admission Requirements?• Admission Deadlines?

• Essay Required?• Recommendation Required?

• Scholarship Deadlines?Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options.

Which College is Right for You?

www.facts.org– College Match-Up– College Locator– Degree Searches– Program / Certificate Searches


Narrow It Down….

Choose 4-5 Schools:• 2 Dream Schools• 2 Obtainable Schools

– I am working to meet the requirements for entry

• 1 Safety School– I already meet the requirements


What Else?

• Retake SAT or ACT– When registering, have scores sent to 4

colleges at no charge• Create a personal resume to give to people you

ask to write letters of recommendation.• Be Organized: Keep track of all your applications

and any correspondence you have had with the schools.


JUNIOR CHECKLIST• 1st semester• · Check credits to make sure you are on track for graduation. • · Challenge yourself in your classes.• · Stay on top of your school work by frequently checking ProgressBook.• · Attend College and Career Fairs• · Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for the career exploration tools it provides you.• · Review College or Post Secondary entrance requirements.• · Make an appointment with your counselor when you have questions.

• 2nd semester• · Register to take the SAT and/or ACT. • · Students who are athletes should check out NCAA requirements. • · Plan a program of study for your senior year with your Counselor at the time of course registration.• · Plan Post Secondary visits with your parent and/or guardian.• · Discuss with your parents and your counselor where you want to go to school. • Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for the career exploration tool it provides you• Attend the Financial Aid night

• Summer before your Senior Year• · Student athletes should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • · Select the top 5 post secondary institutes that best meet your interests.• · Make sure to include a “sure bet”, two or three “good prospects”, and a “dream school”.• · Be sure to contact your top college / post secondary choices for applications and scholarships. • · Request catalogs, applications, financial aid information, and specific information about your field of study. • · Request a copy of your transcripts to review for errors.


http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/

Choices for Next Year

Dual Enrollment

• Technical Center

• Valencia State College

• University of Central FloridaGoal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options.

Oh, the places you will go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great

sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights!!


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Post Secondary Education Goal: To increase students knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options