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Presented By: Mrs. Markowitz Mr. Carroll Mr. Winkler

Junior Family Night: Tips and Timelines. Presented By: Mrs. Markowitz Mr. Carroll Mr. Winkler. Who are your counselors?. As we move further along the post-secondary process, students will have two counselors! Mrs. Markowitz- counselor for the class of 2015.

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Presented By: Mrs. Markowitz Mr. Carroll Mr. Winkler

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  1. Junior Family Night: Tips and Timelines Presented By:Mrs. MarkowitzMr. CarrollMr. Winkler

  2. Who are your counselors? • As we move further along the post-secondary process, students will have two counselors! • Mrs. Markowitz- counselor for the class of 2015. • Mr. Carroll- the Post-Secondary/ Career counselor.

  3. Two counselors? HUH? • An easy way to think of your two counselors is CatDog. • Where the other one stops is where the other one begins, but they never split apart!

  4. So what do they do… You should go to… • Mrs. Markowitz for: academic and course selection questions, brag sheets, Spark detector (more to follow), and emergencies. • Mr. Carroll for: career and post secondary questions regarding picking a career/college, applications, high school transcripts, college deadlines, Spark champion (more to follow) and emergencies.

  5. Theme What is your “Spark?” 100% of kids understand and seek Sparks

  6. Where to start? Find the Spark! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP89iBasyCE

  7. How adults can help fuel the Spark? • Talk to children about their Spark. • If they do not think they have a Spark, suggest Sparks that you see! • Help eliminate obstacles that might be in their way. • Only 43% of young people feel that they receive support from 3 or more non-parent adults. • Be a Spark champion! http://www.moundsviewschools.org/Files/parentservices/nurturing_sparks.pdf

  8. Remember… • It is your child’s Spark, not yours. • Allow your child to research their Spark on their own. • Let them come up with their own conclusions about a Spark.

  9. What Sparks become… • College majors. • Life long professions. • Hobbies.

  10. Current trends… • Facts: • By 2018, 60% of jobs will require college education. • Unemployment for someone with a college degree- 4.5%. • Unemployment for someone with no college degree- 8.3%. • 48% of college graduates in 2010 are working in a job that require only a high school diploma. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/education/2018-60-percent-job-openings-will-require-college-education http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/29/underemployed- overeducated_n_2568203.html?utm_hp_ref=college&ir=College

  11. 21st century “realities…” Median salary for a two year degree is $45,000

  12. College debt trend… • 2013 • From 2005-2012 the average student debt went from $17,233 to $27,253. • Student loan debt tops all other forms of consumer debt in America. • Pennsylvania ranked 2nd in students with the most debt. • 70% of students have debt. • Average debt- $29,959 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/student-loan-debt-unsustainable_n_2593303.html

  13. Looking for opportunities… • Top 10 bachelors degrees (in demand) • Finance • Computer and information science • Accounting • Business administration and management • Mechanical engineering • Management information systems • Electrical engineering • Computer engineering • Marketing/Marketing management • Economics NACE: The Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013

  14. Looking for opportunities, continued • Top 5 fast-growing, high paying, non-bachelor required jobs • Environmental science and protection technicians. • Skin care specialist. • Gaming-surveillance officers and game investigators. • Dental assistants • Dental hygienist http://www.salary.com/top-5-fast-growing-high-paying-jobs--bachelor-s-degree-not-required/slide/6/

  15. National top growing fields Top 15 growing fields: • Network systems and data communication analyst. • Personal care and home aides. • Home health aides. • Computing applications software engineers. • Veterinary technologist and technicians. • Personal financial advisors. • Theatrical and performance makeup artist.

  16. National top growing fields, continued • Medical assistants. • Veterinarians. • Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors. • Skin care specialist. • Financial analyst. • Social and human service assistants. • Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators. • Physical therapy assistants. http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/30fastest_growing_occupations/

  17. Growing industries in Chester County • Industries: • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. • Computer system design and related services • Health Care and Social Assistance. • Individual family services, home health care services • Admin. Support and Waste Mgmt. Services. • Services to buildings and dwellings, Employment services

  18. Declining industries in Chester County • Industries: • Construction. • Building equipment contractors • Hospitality and Food Services. • Restaurants and other eating places • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. • Architectural, Engineering, and related services. Pa Workforce- Fast Facts Chester County

  19. Increasing your chances… See if you can do any of these during high school: • Job shadowing • Internships (typically summer experiences) • Volunteer • Go to field related conferences • Participate in Bring Your Child to Work Day As many as 1 in 3 students do not return to college after their 1st year* 1 shadowing experience = 32% higher retention rate in college 1 internship experience = 52% higher retention rate in college *US News and World Report

  20. So what can you do now… • Following the AGHS timeline will help make the transition from Junior year to Senior year as easy as possible.

  21. Timeline… • Fall • Challenge yourself academically. • Get involved in activities and clubs. • Took PSATs. • Classroom presentations- use the resources. • Updated social media presence. • Explore career options. • Self-assessment tests. • Search targeted careers. • Considering technical path, check out TCHS

  22. Timeline… • Loooooong Winter Break! • Search college majors that connect to your Spark (see resource list). • Go on fiskeguide.com and take the Sizing Yourself Up Survey. • Register for finaid.org and other scholarship sites.

  23. Timeline… • Winter-Besides keeping warm, you can… • Use your PSAT results- mycollegequickstart • Register for SAT/ACT test. • Sign up for any college visitations. • During course selection, sign up for courses related to your career path.

  24. 2014 SATs test dates SAT

  25. 2014 ACT test dates ACT

  26. Timeline… • Spring • Complete “Brag Sheet.” Pick teachers/recommenders. • Create a student activity resume. • Visit post-secondary schools. • Use the Tips and Trick to College Touring • Begin brainstorming college essay responses. • If you are considering being a student athlete, go to ncaa.org and register. • Attend Junior Family Night- Tips and Timeline Part II

  27. The end… Until Part II

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