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Other Paths to success 2012

Presented By: Mr. Chip Harvey, M.Ed. Great Valley High School Counselor, Counseling Dept Chairperson. Other Paths to success 2012. The World Of Work. Competitive Employment Quick Entry Into The Work Fore Traditionally Provides Less Long-Term Earning Potential

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Other Paths to success 2012

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  1. Presented By: Mr. Chip Harvey, M.Ed. Great Valley High School Counselor, Counseling Dept Chairperson Other Paths to success 2012

  2. The World Of Work • Competitive Employment • Quick Entry Into The Work Fore • Traditionally Provides Less Long-Term Earning Potential • Look for Opportunities for On-The-Job Training and Advancement / Careers with a Futurewww.bls.gov/oco/ - Occupational outlook handbook • Be Aware Of Fringe Benefits (under the new health care act adult children can be covered by a parent policy until the age of 26 unless they have the option of coverage by their employer) • Consider Career Internship/ Work Release during this school year • Supportive Employment/ OVR – work with the transition coordinator regarding these programs.

  3. Vocational / Technical andBusiness Schools • Career-related / Focused • Cost Effective For Those Certain Of Career Direction • Relatively Rapid Training Period and Entry Into The Work-Force • Provides Certification • Credits Generally Do Not Transfer

  4. Community College / Junior College • Wide Variety of Programs • High Level Support Available • Many Offer Open Enrollment • Cost Effective - DCCC $208.00 per credit(WCU is $268.00 per credit) • Credits Transfer To 4 Year Programs (academic passport) • Articulation Agreements • Associate Degrees or Certification

  5. United States Military Service • Shop Around / Contact each branch • ASVAB + Physical = Acceptance/Job Qualification • Free Training/College Credits • Can Lead To Many Civilian Careers • Economic Benefits /Money For College • Hard Work / Pay Less Than Civilian Careers • You can be deployed into a war

  6. Gap Year What is a Gap Year? A gap year is a term that refers to a prolonged period (often a year) between two major life stages. This is a very popular idea in Europe. The most popular gap years are taken : • Between high school and college • Between college and graduate school • Between post-secondary program completion and full time employment

  7. Reasons to take a Gap Year • To take an academic break • To gain maturity • To explore career options /participate in an internship • To participate in community service / volunteer • To travel the world/ expand global understanding • To work to earn money for college

  8. How do I plan for a GAP Year • Explore Options for Gap year experiences: Websites, books, talk to your counselor • Establish Goals for your Gap experience • Apply to Colleges as if you are not planning to participate in a Gap Year experience / talk to admissions representative about deferred enrollment. (few colleges offer this but it is getting more popular) • Complete the necessary applications/ sign –up process for the Gap Year experience

  9. Gap Year Resources • WEBSITE: • http://www.gapyear.com • BOOKS • The Gap-Year Advantage: Helping Your Child Benefit from Time Off Before or During College by Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson • Taking Time Off by Gail Reardon • Taking a Gap Year by Susan Griffith • But What If I Don't Want to Go to College? A Guide to Success Through Alternative Education by Harlow G. Unger. • The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures: Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad by Michael Landes (not specifically for high-school students) • Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Third World and U.S. Volunteer Opportunities (9th Ed.) by Joan Powell (Editor)

  10. Travel • Can help an individual to mature • Can help an individual become a more dedicated student • Retention of academic information can be a problem • It is best to apply to college as a senior and defer admissions

  11. Deferred Admission • Not all schools allow deferred admissions • Must be a pre-approved by the school • Most require a clearly defined reason • Most do not allow you to attend another school during the deferment • Gap year, travel and military service are the most common reasons for deferment • Becoming much more acceptable among US colleges and universities (Princeton just started a program this fall)

  12. Peace Corp • Must be at least 18 years old and US citizen • Must have some work experience at the very least/ prefer community college/college graduates • At least a 27 month commitment • Living allowance, medical benefits, travel to and from home, student loan deferment • WWW.peacecorps.gov/

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