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Options for Education and Training—Chapter 9

Options for Education and Training—Chapter 9 . KY Careers Mrs. Sorrell. Preparing for a Career. Good foundation skills Basic skills: reading, writing, math, speaking, and listening abilities

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Options for Education and Training—Chapter 9

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  1. Options for Education and Training—Chapter 9 KY Careers Mrs. Sorrell

  2. Preparing for a Career • Good foundation skills • Basic skills: reading, writing, math, speaking, and listening abilities • Thinking skills: creative thinking, making decisions, solving problems, visualizing ideas, knowing how to learn, and reasoning

  3. Preparing for a Career • Career/Technical Training • Usually provide training for entry-level employment • Focus on health, business, agriculture, skilled trades, and marketing areas • Tech-prep programs are available in some high schools (two years in high school/two after); often offer dual credit to high school students

  4. Preparing for a Career • Cooperative Education • Gain work experience while in school • Earn money for your work • Similar to our work experience class • Apprenticeships • Learn a trade by working under the guidance of a skilled worker • Examples include: automotive mechanic, carpentry, commercial foods, photography, etc.

  5. Preparing for a Career • Company training programs • Community and Junior colleges offer associate degrees • Colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees • Major • Graduate degree • Master’s degree • Doctoral degree • Internships—unpaid period when a college student or graduate gains practical experience under supervision • Military training • Many duties are the same as those done by civilian worker • Can train for mechanic, chef, or electronics technician • Often pay for college degree programs

  6. Financing Further Training • Research to know how much money you will need for education costs • Plan ahead by saving for your education • Work while going to school to help cover costs • Local colleges are less expensive and you can live at home • Fill out the FAFSA online • Consider borrowing money • The government provides low-interest loans that will not be repaid until you graduate from college • Join the military and arrange to have all or part of your education costs paid • Apply for scholarships for which you might qualify

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