session 3: from vocational school to master’s degrees: what is next for you!
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What are MY Options?. Session 3: From Vocational School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!. Lifestyles. Activity Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older. Lifestyles. What did you draw? Ex. Large house, nice car - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What are MY
Options?Session 3: From Vocational
School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!
LifestylesActivity
Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older
LifestylesWhat did you draw?
Ex. Large house, nice carWhat kinds of jobs do you think you need to hold to earn the types of things you drew?How much money do you think you need to make?
CollegeDoes anyone know any jobs that require a college degree?Does anyone know any subjects that someone can major or minor in while attending college?
CollegeTypes of institutions
Private, public, liberal artsDegrees attainable at these institutions
Associate’s Degree: Two year degreeExamples: Computer Specialists, Dental Hygienist
Bachelor’s Degree: Four year degreeExamples: Teacher, Nurse
Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree + 2-3 years in a specialized fieldExamples: School Counselor, Clinical Psychologist
Doctorate Degree: differs by programExamples: Surgeon, Doctor, College Professor
CollegeSAT’s
Standardized admissions test Combination of high school, extra curricular activities, grades, and SAT considered for college admissionHand out about SAT important information
http://hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
CollegeImportant courses to consider
4 years of Language Arts4 years of Mathematics
Statistics, geometry, algebra, calculus3 years of Science
Biology, chemistry, physics3 years of Social Studies
Economics, geography, civics2 years of World Languages
Spanish, Latin, German, FrenchArtExample: If you are interested in majoring in Biology, you would concentrate in the areas of science and math
College Statistics68.1% of high school graduates in the United States attend college
6/10 high school students attend collegeThe average earning, per year, with a college degree is $52,200 compared to a high school graduate’s average yearly earning which is $30,400
Vocational School
Does anyone know of any jobs that require training from a technical school?
Vocational SchoolExamples of jobs that can be attained with training from a technical school
Welding, HVAC, Chef, Hair Stylist, Computer Technician
Associate’s Degree is attained after completing some programs, including:
Computer Technician, Medical Assistant
Vocational SchoolClasses needed to be taken in high school
Courses required for high school graduationSome high schools offer courses in graphic design, home economics, agriculture, wood shop, and other hands-on courses
Art SchoolOffers programs for students who are interested in the following areas:
Fashion merchandising and designGraphic designPhotographyAdvertising
Art SchoolHigh school classes to consider:
Computer classesPainting, drawing, sculpting
Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree programs are offeredExamples of art schools in the area:
The Art Institute of YorkDegrees in graphic design, fashion merchandising, etc.
Academy of Art University
Military5 branches
ArmyNavyMarinesCoast GuardAir Force
For information regarding joining the military, visit your local recruiting office.
Each branch has a different, local recruiting station
Heading into the Workforce
About 25% of students are able to find jobs after graduating high school, without further educationSome jobs one can hold with a high school diploma are:
Construction workers, carpentersOffice assistant, receptionist, clerksCustomer service and salesWaitress/waiter, bartenderManager
Heading into the Workforce
Job Average Yearly SalaryOffice Clerk $29,410Restaurant Cook $21,774Retail Salesperson $24,223Truck Driver $34,618Carpenter $36,889
References20 Jobs You Can Get With a High School Diploma . (n.d.). Jobs & Job Search Advice, Employment & Careers | Careerbuilder.com . Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1252-Job-Info-Trends-20-Jobs-You-Can-Get-With-a-High-School-Diploma Month. (n.d.). College Enrollment and Work Activity of 2010 High School Graduates . U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.nr0.htm The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. (n.d.). The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf