Post High School Options….. What Are They?

1. MSHS Juniors Class of 2013 Post High School Options…..What Are They?

2. Students will access their strengths and weaknesses and have a better understanding of their career interest area. • Student will know two in-state and two out-of-state programs/colleges that offer courses in their career field of choice. Learning Targets:

3. Artistic– Interest in creative expression of feelings & ideas • Scientific – Interest in discovering, collecting, analyzing info about the natural world and applying scientific research findings to problems in medicine, the life and sciences and the natural world • Plants & Animals – Interest in working w/ plants & animals, mostly outdoors • Protective – Interest in using authority to protect people/property • Mechanical – Interest in applying principles to practical situation by the use of machines or tools • Industrial – Interest in repetitive, concrete, organized activities in factory setting • Business Detail – Interest in organized, clearly defined activities requiring accuracy & attention to detail; office setting • Selling – Intrest in bringing others to a particular point of view by persuasion & selling and promotion techniques • Accommodating – Interest in catering to others • Humanitarian – Interest in helping others with their needs • Leading-Influencing – Interest in leading/influencing others by using verbal/numerical abilities • Physical Performing – Interest in physical activities performed before an audience Career Interest Areas

4. Vocational/Tech School Apprenticeships Military Community College Non-College Options Job Opportunities Four Year College Post High School Options

5. What is GAP year?

6. Universities and employers want to see structure, service, and academics that set gap years apart from the typical “year off.” • Cultural Immersion • Community Service • Learning • Travel Common GAP Experiences

7. Apprenticeships

8. Career opportunities combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training What Are Apprenticeships?

9. Learn specific skills required for a trade occupation • Get paid a wage during training • Earn a salary that increases with education and skill level • Gain marketable skills in a career path With An Apprenticeships You will…

10. Military

11. Four Options: • Enlistment • ROTC (Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) • Service Academy • Reserve Unit Military

12. Work Experience

13. Try to find a job in the area that matches your career interest For example: Interested in business management? Work in fast food with a company that has a good management training program On The Job Training: Turn A Job Into a Career

14. Good work ethic • Communicate effectively • Able to work as part of a diverse team • Able to manage time, money & materials • Use computers effectively • Self-starter • Demonstrate leadership skills Skills Needed

15. Washington State Colleges and Universities

16. Washington is home to 34 public community and technical colleges • Six public four-year colleges and universities • More than 300 private colleges, universities, • career and vocational schools How Many?

17. Technical College

18. Certificate Program (usually 1 year) Programs include: • Surgery Technology, Dental Assistant, Vet Assistant… Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees (two years) Programs include: • Culinary Arts, Auto Technology, Radiological Technology, Welding… Types of Technical Programs

19. Use state of the art equipment to work on practical, real world problems directly related to your chosen path • Following graduation, 85% or more are employed in their chosen field • Enter the workforce faster with higher level skills Benefits of Technical College

20. Community College

21. Bachelor’s Degrees • Transfer Associate Degrees (to 4 year University) • Professional/Technical Degrees and Certificate • Non-Transfer Degrees – Associate Degree What’s Offered At CC?

22. Graduation from high school is a general guideline • Apply for admission • Take Assessments required by college for placement Washington 2- Year CC Admission Requirements

23. Community Colleges of Washington State

24. Community Colleges in King County

25. 4 – Year College & University

26. Four-year degrees such as Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) • Graduate degrees such as a Master’s, Doctoral, First Professional What’s Offered?

27. A timely and completed application form • Official high school and any college transcripts • Official standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) • Letters of recommendation • Essay/Personal Statement 4-Year College Admission Requirements

28. AP, Honors and Tech-Prep classes • SAT and/or ACT • College admission requirements • Extracurricular activities Juniors…what you need to know!

29. College website • Internet • Talk to people about their experience • Campus visits • Virtual Tours - example How Can I learn About Different Colleges?

30. wwu.edu Know The Admission Requirements…

31. Estimated Tuition Costs

32. 3 Critical Questions

33. “Who Am I?” • “Where Am I Going” • “How Do I Get There?”(What’s my action plan?)

34. Vocational/Tech School Apprenticeships Military Community College Non-College Options Job Opportunities Four Year College Post High School Options

35. Log onto: www.wois.org • Site key: fhd899 • Create a new portfolio • Give yourself a User ID and Password Career Interest Areas Assessment

36. After completing the worksheet, save it in your User Share (H:\ drive). • On the WOIS website, click on Career Research in your Portfolio link and click the Upload button. • Type Post High School Plan in the description. • Click Browse, navigate to your User Share (H:\ drive), locate and click on the file, and click on the Upload button. • The plan is now a part of your portfolio. Portfolio Upload Instructions

37. Counselors: • Mr. Galagan A-E • Mrs. Easthope F-L • Mr. Tilton M-R • Ms. Maimon S-Z Career Specialist: • Mrs. Essig Mount Si High SchoolCounselors and Career Specialist