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CAREER GUIDANCE
WASHINGTON
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► Use the rest of your time in high school wisely
► Make a High School & Beyond Plan based on your goals
► Research postsecondary programs
► Take the courses you need to be admitted to postsecondary
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Choose a Career Cluster
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► Research different careers:o WA Career Bridgeo Career interviewso Job shadows, internships
► Learn about the postsecondary education you need
► Plan the courses you need to prepare
► Make the most of junior and senior years
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► Learn what education you will need after high school:
o No education after high school(will limit what you can do)
o Apprenticeshipo 6 month-1 year certificateo Two-year AA/AS degreeo Four-year BA/BS degreeo Postgraduate degree
(MD, JD, MBA…)
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► During junior year, plan your courses for senior year
► Your courses should meet:
o High school graduation requirements
o Postsecondary admission requirements
► During senior year, apply for postsecondary programs and research majors and courses
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*Note: Districts may seek an extension to 2018 for some parts of the 2016 requirements.
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► Find classes to prepare for your postsecondary and career goals
► Choose the most rigorous courses you can: AP, IB, CTE, dual credit
► Plan courses around your goals and interests
► Apply for postsecondary during fall of senior year
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► Take as many years of math and science as possible
► Take honors, AP, or IB classes that cover advanced material
► Take electives that let you build skills (orchestra, band, art, metalworking, etc.)
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► Preparation for career & postsecondary options
► High academic standards
► Emerging fields, including:o Health Scienceso Science, Technology, Engineering &
Math (STEM)o Construction
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► Regional high schools for CTE classes
► Attend regular high school half day, Skills Center half day
► Skills Center programs include: o Computer programmingo Firefightingo Audio Productiono Culinary Artso Health Careo Constructiono Marketing
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► STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
► Includes Biotechnology, Agriculture Technology, Nanotechnology, several areas of Engineering, and other technologies
► STEM helps students USE science, technology and math to solve real world problems
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► Some courses give high school AND college credit
► Courses may be at your high school or community college
► Many CTE courses offer dual credit
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► Advanced Placement (AP) courses can help you earn college credit in high school
► End-of-year exam determines if you qualify
► Some AP courses pair with CTE classes: o Computer Programmingo Commercial Art/Studio Arto Environmental Science
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► Tech Prep courses can help you earn college credit in high school
► Prepare for an apprenticeship or save college tuition
► Courses include: o Horticultureo Environmental Scienceo Automotive Technologyo Digital Communicationso Accounting/Businesso Health Scienceo Veterinary Medicine
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► Take courses at community college while you’re a high school student
► Nearly any subject is available
► Prepare for college or a career
► Talk with your high school counselor for more information
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► Set a plan for your final years of high school
► Take the courses you need for:
o Graduation requirementso Postsecondary admission
requirements
► Ask about advanced, CTE, and dual credit classes
► Research postsecondary opportunities
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If you are going to college next year, what types of courses will you take?