High School and Beyond Planning WOIS: Get a “Reality Check” This is the first of three presentations targeted for the high school senior.

What will you do after high school? TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE Fifty years ago jobs in the U.S. required only a high school education or less. But today, very few jobs accept people without education or training after high school. In the future, college will be even more important: nearly all of the fastest growing occupations require postsecondary education.   TO EARN A GOOD LIVING A person with a college degree or post-secondary education typically earns more money than someone with only a high school diploma. Someone with a college degree is also much less likely to be unemployed. TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Reaching your dream probably requires more education after high school. You may need a one-year certificate program from a technical college. You may need an apprenticeship program. You may need a two-year associate’s degree from a community college. You may need a four-year bachelor’s degree. Or you may need advanced education beyond college. No matter what your dream, there is a program for you.

Community College and Tech Schools Associate and Technical Degrees at Community College is an option. http://www.sbctc.edu/default.aspx Direct Transfer Agreements Career training programs Certification programs One, Two, and Four Year Degree options

Apprenticeships http://www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov/

Military Washington National Guard Sgt Robert Freeman 425-218-9692 http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/Page.aspx?cid=89 Washington National Guard Sgt Robert Freeman 425-218-9692   US Marines Sgt Jason Taylor 425-337-1584 US Navy Adam Novak 425-328-5613 US Army SFC Jesse Thompson 360-863-8983 US Air Force Technical Sgt, Ryan Griffin 425-355-1966

Career Choice = Cost of Living ???? Today’s Objective: Based on the 2016 Senior Exit Survey, at least 81% of Glacier Peak students are continuing their education beyond high school!! We want you to have tools to help you develop a high school and beyond plan that fits your lifestyle goals. Career Choice = Cost of Living ???? You will: Pick a career that you have researched based on your interests. Get a “Reality Check.” Does your Career meet your needs? Research alternative Careers and Educations programs.

Washington Occupation Information System (WOIS) Reality Check www.wois.org using Google Chrome Site key (top right): CJR932 then click “Use WOIS” Go to “Assessments” on the left side, and then “Reality Check” Click “Get a Reality Check” button in the center of the screen. Choose “Seattle/Bellevue/Everett” under “Choose a City.” Then NEXT Follow the prompts to choose your living expenses, using the NEXT arrow, to find out how your living expenses compare to your career. Does the Career you chose pay enough for you to live the way you want? Do you want to research a different career?

Questions or need more info. Please ask Questions or need more info? Please ask! Or you may schedule an appointment with your friendly school counselor or visit Mrs. Hale in the Career Center  Mrs. Fortune Ro-Z Mrs. Lee A-D Mr. Walsh E-K Mr. Childers L-Ri Mrs. Hale Career Center Specialist