Post-secondary planning or: “What the HECK am I going to do NOW!?!?”

4. Post-secondary planning or: “What the HECK am I going to do NOW!?!?” Vidalia High School Senior Guidance

5. The fact is... • By 2010, more than 42 percent of job growth in the economy will require a vocational certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher. -Bureau of Labor Statistics …postsecondary education is important!

6. The fact is... Eight of the ten fastest growing jobs from 2000 to 2010 require some form of postsecondary education, and this trend will continue. -Bureau of Labor Statistics …postsecondary education is important!

7. The fact is… 21 of the 30 fastest growing jobs in the United States require some type of post-high school education. -U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2004. …postsecondary education is important!

8. Did You Know? People who do not participate in post-high school training are three times more likely to be unemployed than people who have some post-high school training. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2004.

9. Career Exploration 3 steps to Career Planning

10. Who Am I? Self-Knowledge Discover your interests, aptitudes and the things that are important to you and identify a career or career field in which you would like to work.

11. Know who you are • Think • Write • Ask • Surf

12. Where Am I Going? Exploration Discover your numerous options in the world of work and the relationship work has with education.

13. Career Exploration • GCIS: www.gcic.peachnet.edu (gcis530) • GAcollege411.org • Ask • Explore • Department of Labor: www.dol.state.ga.us

14. Examples of Careers that Require Formal On the Job Training • Flight Attendants • Bank Tellers • Emergency Dispatchers • Mail Carriers • Warehouse and factory

15. Examples of Careers Requiring Diploma/Certificate Training • Pharmacy Technicians • Practical Nurses • Welders • Computer Repairers • Cosmetologists • Medical Assistants

16. Examples of Careers Requiring an Associate Degree • Office Managers • Dental Hygienists • Respiratory Therapists • Radiologic Technicians • Interior Designers • Forensic Science Technicians • Medical Assistants

17. Examples of Careers Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree • Management • Computer Information Systems • Graphic Designers • Social Workers • Teachers • Financial Counselors • General Business

18. Examples of Careers Requiring Training Beyond a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s, Doctorate) • Architects • Lawyers • Physicians • University Professors • Psychologists • School Administrators • Dentists

19. How Am I Going To Get There? Planning Formulate a plan of action to reach your career goal.

20. Traditional Options after High School • College (2 years, 4 years and beyond) • Technical College • Work • Military • Apprentice Programs • Proprietary schools

21. Options for Post-High School Training On the Job Training • Some careers require completion of a formal, on the job training program. • You may have to pass an aptitude test, then receive formal training provided by an employer.

22. Options for Post-High School Training Military Training • The military trains people in 140 occupations. • Many military occupations involve skills that can be useful in civilian jobs. • Service members receive basic pay, allowances and benefits, include tuition assistance at colleges and universities.

23. Options for Post-High School Training Technical Certificate/Diploma Training • Some programs at technical colleges offer six-month to one and a half-year training that provides a certificate or diploma of completion to show that you are certified to do specialized work.

24. Options for Post-High School Training Associate Degree Training • You can get a transfer degree at a two-year college which will transfer to a four-year college or university; OR • You can get a two-year associate degree that prepares you for a specific career at a technical college.

25. Options for Post-High School Training Bachelor’s Degree Programs • Four-year degree programs are available through state and private colleges and universities. • Have a plan for what you want to study in college in order to increase the chances that this degree will be completed successfully.

26. Options after high school …educational exploration What level of education do you need to reach your career goal? College Military Technical College OJT Special Purpose School

27. How do I get where I want to go? Goals Make a dream, a goal. Formulate a plan of action to reach your goal. Set a timeline.

28. Writing a Goal Who: I What: will apply/be enrolled/have housing/DO (at such and such a place) When: by August 1, 2010 How measured: because I will be attending class, living there, etc. How I KNOW I have accomplished my goal.

29. College Planning

30. Did You Know? • Freshmen who enter college without a career goal or academic major in mind have higher college dropout rates. • If you have a solid plan for life after high school, your chances for success in college increase. Source: Higher Earning=Higher Learning, Center on Education Policy, 2001.

31. Where Do I Find information on colleges? • www.GAcollege411.org • Visit a variety of schools (check the Admissions page on their website to find Open House dates) • Visit individual college websites on the Internet • PROBE Fair—Monday Sept. 28

32. What’s the difference between colleges? • University of Georgia (Research) • Georgia Southern University (Regional) • Armstrong Atlantic State University (Senior) • Fort Valley State University (HBCU) • Brewton-Parker College (Private) • East Georgia College (Two-year) • Southeastern Technical College (Technical) NOTE: Board of Regents requirements for admissions to the state institutions vary by institutional level (www.GAcollege411.org)

33. Factors to Consider School size and class sizes • At large universities, you may be in some classes that range from 25 to 100 students and beyond and distances between classes can be great. • At small colleges (and two-year colleges) classes usually range from five to 50 students and distances are shorter.

34. Factors to Consider Location Is the college located in a rural community, small town, or a city? This can be an important consideration when it comes to housing, transportation and access to off-campus activities.

35. Admissions to Georgia Public Colleges/Universities • H.S. Diploma • Curriculum • Minimum SAT/ACT scores • GPA requirements

36. Federal and State Financial Aid Programs Grants provide financial assistance that does not have to be repaid. Examples of Federal and state grants include: • HOPE • Pell Grant • Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

37. Federal and State Financial Aid Programs Loans financed by the federal government are guaranteed and are designed to give you flexible repayment options. Examples include: • Federal Family Education Loan • William D. Ford Direct Student Loan • Perkins Loan

38. Federal Financial Aid Programs Work-Study provides part-time jobs to students, either on or off their college campus. ROTC pays students and pays for their college. Students have a service requirement after college.

39. Private Scholarships and Grants • Organizations, foundations, businesses and other groups offer scholarships to academically promising students based on different factors (often SAT scores). • Investigate possibilities by talking to the financial aid office at the college you wish to attend, and applying for local scholarships. • VHS Financial Aid Workshop—Jan. 25

40. College Based Financial Aid Nearly 19 percent of available aid comes from colleges. Contact the financial aid office of the college you wish to attend for more information.

41. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance and increases your chances for SUCCESS!