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Helping you prepare for the FUTURE. One STEP at a time. What will your shoes look like after you complete high school?. You can do anything that you want. Some of you have already started, but we need to make sure that you have not forgotten any steps.
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Helping you prepare for the FUTURE One STEP at a time What will your shoes look like after you complete high school?
You can do anything that you want Some of you have already started, but we need to make sure that you have not forgotten any steps Let’s play a game and see how well you do Your shoes can tell your life story…what does your story look like
Personal File – It doesn’t matter what shoe you choose to wear. Everyone needs a resume. Include the following items… Lists of awards and honors School and community clubs, and organizations Service and Volunteer work Employment Residence Always include dates and keep it current If you are interested in pursuing a career in water rescue, your shoe might look like this.
Research - What will you need to do to get you in the shoes that you want to wear? Wanting to start a career – You need to know what type of training or experience is required, what companies have openings, and how do you apply. Career Training – Where can you obtain the training that you are seeking, how much does it cost, how long is the program, do you qualify? College – Where do you want to go, what do you want to study, how much does it cost, where are you going to live? GoCenter animoto - Go Center If you are interested in a construction career, your shoe might look like this. What type of research should you be doing?
Develop a list of - Colleges, Careers, Tech Schools, Jobs… Develop a list of what you are interested in. Interested in College or Tech Schools http://animoto.com/play/IMKhh0OPzmmbQEQNJU8a8Q Interested in a specific Career If you are interested in being a professional ballet dancer, your shoes might look like this. Animoto college and career day
Register for the SAT or ACT Every student should take the SAT or ACT no matter what your plans are. Want to improve your scores? - Take a tutorial class, buy a study guide, visit the SAT and ACT websites. Interested in being a business man? Your shoes might look like this. What do you need to do to pursue your MBA? What is an MBA? Interested in being a business woman? Your shoes might look like this. How can you find colleges that have good business schools?
Apply Early Going to College – Once you have chosen your first choice - apply early. You can only apply to one college using early admissions and you are committing to that college so make sure you are happy with your choice. Going to a Tech School – They have a limited number of seats. Usually their programs are very hands on and only accept a small number of students. Looking for a job – Most jobs have deadlines for applications. Interested in working with livestock? Farmer, Rancher, Ag Teacher, Rodeo Participant, Game Warden. Your Shoes might be boots that look like this.
Scholarships It is FREE MONEY!!! Sources: The School that you plan to attend. High School Counseling office Library and book stores Parents’ employers Church and other religious organizations Local, state, and national businesses Branches of the military Interested in Fashion? Maybe fashion design or modeling. Your shoes might to like this.
Scholarships- Never pay someone to search for scholarships for you The information can be overwhelming Many scholarships require letters of recommendation Keep up with deadlines Many scholarships require essays. Get Organized. Money Mondays Counselors in the Cafe Interested in being a doctor or lawyer? Your shoes could look like this. Be prepared to attend 4 years of college to earn your bachelors degree and 3 to 4 or more years after college for med or law school.
File your FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov s Grants – Based on Financial need Subsidized loans – The government pays the interest while the student is in school Unsubsidized Loans – The student pays the interest. Every student should apply! You must wait until after January 1st – Your parents will need to supply their W2 form to complete the application. Interested in being a professional athlete? Your shoes might look like this. You should register at NCAA.
Texas Scholars Interested in being a teacher? Your shoes might look like this. Be prepared to do a student teaching program at the end of your degree program. Texas Scholars recognizes students for their dedication to education and career planning during middle school and high school. • Graduate on the Recommended or Distinguish Program • Participate in a minimum of one high school extracurricular activity in at least two consecutive years. • Complete at least two courses eligible for college credit • Examples: • Advanced Placement (AP) courses • Dual Credit Courses – college courses at NCTC or TCC • Tech Prep Courses (CATE courses leading to college credit)
Texas Scholars Let’s fill out the form Write your name on the form Yes or No – Are you planning on graduating on the recommended program? Have you taken 2 years of a foreign language? Have you completed or are taking Algebra 2? Have you completed or are taking three years of science? Yes or No – Have you participated in an extracurricular activity for at least two consecutive years? For example – Athletics, Band, Drama, Student Council, FFA, Choir, any school activity. Interested in being a Fireman? Your shoes might look like this. You might need to attend a training program. TCC has one.
Texas Scholars Networking Essentials Career Connections Computer Science I, II Nutrition and Food Science Intro to Health Science Tech HST I, II, III Medical Terminology Pharmacology Sociology Psychology Individual and Family Life Food Science Tech Personal and Family Development Hospitality Sports Marketing International Marketing Interior Design Animal Science Wildlife and Recreation Intro to World Ag Applied Ag Horticulture I, II Intro to Horticulture Vet Tech I, II Landscape Floral Design Intro to Ag Mechanics Metal Fabrication Plant and Animal Production Yes or No – Have you completed two courses eligible for college credit? Principles of Architecture and Construction Engineering Design and Presentation Architectural Design Counseling and Mental Health Principles of Business Touch System Data Entry Business Info Management I, II Business Law Banking and Finance Advertising and Sales Entrepreneurship Instruction Practices in Education and training Practicum in Education and Training Principles of Human Services Counseling and Mental Health Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Digital and Interactive Media Digital Graphics and Animation Web Technologies Internetworking Technologies Career Prep I, II Equine Science Engineering Graphics Communication Systems Architectural Graphics Marketing Yourself Accounting I Accounting II Keyboarding Administrative Procedures I Ready, Set, Teach I, II Child Development Preparation for Parenting BCIS I. II Anatomy and Physiology Business Computer Programming Multimedia Web mastering Digital Graphics Apparel Fashion Marketing Principles Of Agriculture Small Animal Management Professional Standards in Agribusiness Pick two from any Category Advanced Placement Courses Dual Credit Courses Courses taken at TCC NCTC Tech Prep Courses
Acceptance or Denial Interested in being a college professor? Your shoes might look like this. Most colleges will notify prospective students by April 15th if they have been accepted or denied. Most employers will notify you within two weeks if they have decided to hire you or not. You can ask them to notify you even if you are not going to be hired.
Notification of Acceptance Most colleges will want a commitment by May 1st. It is important to make your decisions as quickly as possible especially if you are wanting on-campus housing. When you are offered a job… You might choose to accept on the spot or you might ask the employer if you can have a couple of days to think about the decision. Interested in being a performer? Broadway or film? Your shoes might look like this.
Request Final Transcript The registrar’s office will send out a form for you to fill out at the end of the year. We will need to know what you have decided for your post high school plans and where your final transcript should be sent. You should check with your employer to see if there are any opportunities for a raise when you have graduated. Interested in being an artist? You might be able to be a free spirit and your shoes could look like this.
Graduation It is important for you to continue to work hard. You are almost there, but don’t slip now. Monday, June 5th at 3:00pm UNT Coliseum Denton No matter what you pick, you have some big shoes to fill. Get off on the right foot and get some training.
