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Comprehensive Post-High School Career and College Planning Overview

This presentation provides a detailed roadmap for post-high school career pathways, covering job options, salary expectations, educational requirements, and budgeting for college. It highlights local employers in various fields, including retail, technical jobs, and military opportunities. The slides showcase the importance of relevant high school courses, special skills, and the financial planning necessary for pursuing degrees from community colleges to universities. Students will gain insights into various career options, salary ranges, and how to prepare for job searches or advanced education.

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Comprehensive Post-High School Career and College Planning Overview

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  1. Example Post High School Plan Slides Use these slides to guide you as you develop this section of your presentation.

  2. Workforce/ Job secured Canyon Industries Laborer Using Welding skills Fabrication skills Technical Math skills Communication skills

  3. HS Classes that helped: Ag Mech Technical Math Computer Aided Design

  4. Approximate hourly wage: $10.00 This is notconsidered a “living” wage for Whatcom County. Other Local Top Employers in this field: Camtec Precision, Inc. Machine Works of Lynden ATAC Northwest, Inc.

  5. Workforce/Looking for a Job Looking for entry level Retail Sales work Joe Cool 1616 Trails End Dr Deming, WA 98224 Objective: Entry levelretail sales Education: Mt. Baker High School 2.58 GPA one year Teacher Assistant one year Accounting one year Business Math Skills: Accurately operate a cash register. Experienced with IBM compatible computers. Activities: Varsity Basketball Played flute in band Ski Club References: Available upon request

  6. Local Top Employers in this Field: Fred Meyer The Gap Abercrombie & Fitch Old Navy Zumiez Expected hourly wage: $8.60 This is not considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County.

  7. I am using the following resources to look for work: - job placement websites -employment services -networking with…

  8. Military Marines Enlisted: Date here Start Boot Camp: Date here Military Occupational Specialty: Aircraft Mechanic

  9. Aircraft Mechanic Outlook: Military employs over 70,000 Civilian related work Outlook: 1.3% decrease through 2014 0 job openings in Washington State Salary Range: $36,132 - $63,708 per yr. (this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

  10. My Military Planning Checklist: • Took the ASVAB • Researched Military Occupations • Met with recruiters • Passed the physical exam • Have a ship-out date

  11. Technical Degree Bellingham Technical College Dental Assisting Program ( 1 yr to complete) Waitlist: 1 year (I’m at the top of the list. Have been on the list since end of 11th grade) Pre-requisite classes: None

  12. Dental Assistant Outlook: rapid employment growth 88% of BTC Dental Assisting students employed within 9 months of graduating Salary Range: $12. 15 - $20.85 (this IS a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

  13. Dental Asst. Program Cost (per year) Tuition $4,780 Books $924 Room & Board NA (living w/parents) Other expenses $1,692 TOTAL $7,412 My Budget Scholarships $800 Parents $0 My contribution $1,412 Work-Study $1,200 Pell Grant $4,000 Total $7,412

  14. My College Planning Checklist: • Took placement test • Applied to Bellingham Technical College • On the waitlist • Toured the college • Applied for FAFSA • Contacted BTC Financial Aid Dept. • Applied for Scholarships • Know when I will be meeting with an advisor

  15. Transfer Degree Whatcom Community College (2 yrs to complete) Considering transferring to Western Washington University Majoring in Education (additional 2 – 3 yrs)

  16. Elementary Teacher Outlook: 8% growth rate through 2014 437 job openings per year in Washington State Salary Range: $36,000 - $52,600 per yr. (this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

  17. WCC Cost per year Tuition $2,656 Books $924 Room & Board NA (living w/parents) Other expenses $1,692 TOTAL $5,272 My Budget Scholarships $750 Parents $0 My contribution $500 Work-Study $800 Pell Grant $1,500 Student Loans $1,722 Total $5,272

  18. My College Planning Checklist: • Applied to Whatcom Community College • Took their placement test • Toured the college • Applied for FAFSA • Contacted WCC Financial Aid Dept. • Applied for scholarships • Know when I will be meeting with an advisor

  19. Bachelor’s Degree Gonzaga University Bachelors of Arts Degree (4 yrs to complete) Political Science (intended major) Lawyer (intended career---additional 2 – 3 yrs to complete)

  20. Lawyer Outlook: 5.9% growth rate through 2014 201 job openings per year in Washington State Salary Range: $52,000 - $117,204 per yr. (this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

  21. Gonzaga Cost per year Tuition $25,012 Books $750 Room & Board $7,220 Other expenses $1,700 TOTAL $34,628 My Budget Scholarships $10,000 My contribution $4,000 Perkins Loan $4,000 Stafford Loan $3,500 Parent Plus Loan $13,128 Total $34,628

  22. My College Planning Checklist: • Applied & have been accepted to Gonzaga • Toured the college • Applied for FAFSA • Contacted Gonzaga Financial Aid Dept. • Applied for Scholarships • Applied for housing

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