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Make informed choices for life post-graduation by utilizing the E.EE.ECAP system, explore career paths, and prepare for educational and training opportunities. Learn tips and facts to navigate the transition smoothly.
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WHAT IS YOUR PLAN DOWN THE ROAD? IRHS Counselors October 2019
4-year University (UA, NAU, ASU, GCU, out of state) Enroll • 2-year Community College (Pima, Coconino) Enroll • Technical/Vocational (Universal Technical Institute, Carrington College) Enroll • Military Enlist • Straight to work Employ Choose the best path for you! Planning life after high school E EE
ECAP: (Education Career Action Plan) • Your plan for what you are going to do with your life once you graduate high school • Through ECAP – you can take career assessments, find out about educational opportunities, and make a plan How do I find out about what I want to do?
70% of all jobs require some education or technical training beyond high school • Workers will change jobs 6 to 7 times during their normal working lives • Many technical and office occupations now require a post-secondary degree as more employers prefer to hire trained personnel than provide training DID YOU KNOW?
what CAN YOU BE DOING NOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE? Talk to your parents, your teachers, your friends, your counselors about your plan after graduation. What do you need to do in the next 2 years to make this plan happen? Utilize conference period and after school tutoring resources to help achieve academic success. Prepare for the ASVAB November 12th or November 26th ; PSAT October 30 (if you signed up) Join a club on campus and/or connect with organizations that offer community service to teens. Talk to representatives from colleges and military that visit IRHS. Find them in the Library, outside the cafeteria and in the Counseling Office! You can find the complete list of visitors on the Counseling calendar found on the website https://www.amphi.com/domain/140#calendar379/20181101/month
Get involved through the JTED program! • Around 70 different programs are available to students in various areas including: Medical, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Fire Service, Animation, Construction Technologies, Vet Science • Visit www.pimajted.orgto see complete list or come see Mr. McGann in Counseling for more information JTED PROGRAMS
Start brushing up your social media account! • 31% of college admissions representatives say they do a social media check on applicants • So what does your digital footprint say about you? • Proper e-mail address? • Pictures? • Posts? • Before you post, THINK: • Is it: • T – TRUE • H – Helpful • I – Illegal • N – Necessary • K – Kind • If it’s on the internet, it isn’t private anymore! Social media etiquette
User Name: Yourstudent ID number • Example: 30012345 • Welcome1 (temporary password) • Password:First Name and 2022 • Example: Susan2022 Log in
Update My ECAP Report • Decide your pathway (4 year university, 2 year college, Technical School, Military or Straight to work) and explore AZCIS. • Update your ECAP (My ECAP report): • Career Goal • Education Plan • Postsecondary Schools of Interest • Volunteer and Community Service • Extracurricular Activities • Action Plan for this Year