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Session 3: From Vocational School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!

What are MY Options?. Session 3: From Vocational School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!. Lifestyles. Activity Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older. Lifestyles. What did you draw? Ex. Large house, nice car

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Session 3: From Vocational School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!

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  1. What are MY Options? Session 3: From Vocational School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!

  2. Lifestyles • Activity • Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older

  3. Lifestyles • What did you draw? • Ex. Large house, nice car • What kinds of jobs do you think you need to hold to earn the types of things you drew? • How much money do you think you need to make?

  4. College • Does anyone know any jobs that require a college degree? • Does anyone know any subjects that someone can major or minor in while attending college?

  5. College • Types of institutions • Private, public, liberal arts • Degrees attainable at these institutions • Associate’s Degree: Two year degree • Examples: Computer Specialists, Dental Hygienist • Bachelor’s Degree: Four year degree • Examples: Teacher, Nurse • Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree + 2-3 years in a specialized field • Examples: School Counselor, Clinical Psychologist • Doctorate Degree: differs by program • Examples: Surgeon, Doctor, College Professor

  6. College • SAT’s • Standardized admissions test • Combination of high school, extra curricular activities, grades, and SAT considered for college admission • Hand out about SAT important information • http://hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

  7. College • Important courses to consider • 4 years of Language Arts • 4 years of Mathematics • Statistics, geometry, algebra, calculus • 3 years of Science • Biology, chemistry, physics • 3 years of Social Studies • Economics, geography, civics • 2 years of World Languages • Spanish, Latin, German, French • Art • Example: If you are interested in majoring in Biology, you would concentrate in the areas of science and math

  8. College Statistics • 68.1% of high school graduates in the United States attend college • 6/10 high school students attend college • The average earning, per year, with a college degree is $52,200 compared to a high school graduate’s average yearly earning which is $30,400

  9. Vocational School • Does anyone know of any jobs that require training from a technical school?

  10. Vocational School • Examples of jobs that can be attained with training from a technical school • Welding, HVAC, Chef, Hair Stylist, Computer Technician • Associate’s Degree is attained after completing some programs, including: • Computer Technician, Medical Assistant

  11. Vocational School • Classes needed to be taken in high school • Courses required for high school graduation • Some high schools offer courses in graphic design, home economics, agriculture, wood shop, and other hands-on courses

  12. Art School • Offers programs for students who are interested in the following areas: • Fashion merchandising and design • Graphic design • Photography • Advertising

  13. Art School • High school classes to consider: • Computer classes • Painting, drawing, sculpting • Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree programs are offered • Examples of art schools in the area: • The Art Institute of York • Degrees in graphic design, fashion merchandising, etc. • Academy of Art University

  14. Military • 5 branches • Army • Navy • Marines • Coast Guard • Air Force • For information regarding joining the military, visit your local recruiting office. • Each branch has a different, local recruiting station

  15. Heading into the Workforce • About 25% of students are able to find jobs after graduating high school, without further education • Some jobs one can hold with a high school diploma are: • Construction workers, carpenters • Office assistant, receptionist, clerks • Customer service and sales • Waitress/waiter, bartender • Manager

  16. Heading into the Workforce

  17. References 20 Jobs You Can Get With a High School Diploma . (n.d.). Jobs & Job Search Advice, Employment & Careers | Careerbuilder.com. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1252-Job-Info-Trends-20-Jobs-You-Can-Get-With-a-High-School-Diploma Month. (n.d.). College Enrollment and Work Activity of 2010 High School Graduates . U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.nr0.htm The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. (n.d.). The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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