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Getting Ready for College: Preparing for Your Future Career Path

Middle school is a crucial time to develop study, communication, and computer skills, as well as explore potential careers and colleges. Learn how to meet college requirements and pursue your chosen career path.

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Getting Ready for College: Preparing for Your Future Career Path

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  1. Getting Ready For College I’m only in the 7th grade......so why are we talking about College now?

  2. Getting Ready for College Middle school is an important time to start laying a foundation for good study skills, listening skills, computer skills, communication skills and math skills...... This is an important time to begin exploring careers and colleges. See what the requirements are to follow a specific career path or what courses will you need while in high school that can help you pursue your college education or career path. You will need to have your university application ready by September of your senior year. FAFSA is due in October of your senior year. Begin earning Florida Bright Futures your 9th grade year, based on test scores, GPA, and the courses you take! You will need to take/prepare for entrance exams for the State Colleges and Technical Schools and apply in February of your senior year. I have 5 more years why worry about it now?

  3. What can I do now to prepare for college and a career path? Do an interest inventory (www.FloridaShines.org) A Learn about the courses being offered at the high school that will help you in your career path B Look up college requirements or career/job expectations Volunteer to learn more about a career path C D

  4. TimeLine Layout 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 Apply for Scholarships Apply to Technical or State Colleges. University apps need to be done by September.See Career Specialist as often as needed 12th Grade 10th Grade 9th Grade 8th Grade 11th Grade Meet with the Career Specialist at least twice in the school year Continue taking advanced coursesFinish up community service hours Apply to College Do FAFSA Take Certification Test(s) Find a job Concentrate on Graduation. Take Dual Enrollment Classes Do college tours and talk to the College Counselors, HS Counselors, and Career Specialist Enroll in Advanced classes Enroll in a Career Education Course Learn more about Dual Enrollment and testing Take FLVS courses to get ahead Make good grades Career Research College Research

  5. High School Courses for Career Education High School Courses forCollege Prep • Dual Enrollment AA (University)Degree • AS (Career) Degree • Cambridge Courses • Collegiate Courses • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Agriculture • Administrative Office Specialist • Automotive • Criminal Justice • Culinary • Digital Design • Diversified Career Technology/OJT • Health Science • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant • Electrocardiogram Technician • Advanced Manufacturing • Veterinary Science • VyStar/Banking • Welding

  6. ACTIVITY The Fantasy, The Ideal, and The Reality of Career Exploration

  7. Job Checklist Identify which jobs on the list are traditionally done by men/women and check that box

  8. Check the box next to the job that is you think is traditionally done by Men or Women Check the box next to the job that is you think is traditionally done by Men or Women Men Women Career Path Doctor Nurse Welder Automotive Tech Electrician Lineman HVAC (Air-conditioning/Heating repair) Computer Technician Cosmetology Teacher Landscaping/Nursery management

  9. Career Interest Inventory www.FloridaShines.org “Find a Career” “My Careershines for Middle and High School Students “Create Account or Log In” Username: School email Password: School password or Date of birth – 00/00/0000

  10. What educational level do I need? Technical Careers will take about 6 weeks – 18 months Career Associate Degrees will take up to 2 years Advanced Degrees, such as Bachelors to PhD will be 1-8 years depending on the career. You need to research what educational background you will need What is the job outlook Compare the cost of your education Let’s talk about Scholarships….. Tuition……. Tuition reimbursement……

  11. Myths About Women in non-Traditional Jobs Myths About Me in non-Traditional Jobs Men are not (or less) nurturing and cannot make a good nurse or teacher A man’s place is in the workforce making money and as the “breadwinner” in the family Men are not creative. A man can’t make enough money if he goes into a nontraditional career job or job. Blue Collar is not for women Women are not strong enough to do heavy labor Nontraditional jobs are too dirty, noisy, and dangerous for women Women do not have the mechanical or mathematical aptitude for skilled trade work. Training programs in nontraditional fields do not want to admit women.

  12. Questions???? Thank you

  13. Credits This presentation created by Janet Cauble, Career Specialist Resources Florida Shines at www.floridashines.org

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