Decision Making and Post Secondary Options 8th grade Career Research & Decision Making

Steps of Decision Making 1. Define the Problem/Want/Need 2. Gather Information about the problem, want or need 3. Evaluate all of the Information (pros & cons) 4. Select Best Choice for you 5. Take Action – Do it 6. Review Your Choice

Responsible Decision Making Identify the Problem Identify ways to deal with the problem Think about the possible results of each action Make a responsible decision Evaluate that decision Make changes if needed

How will my decisions change my… Personal life Leisure activities Community atmosphere Learning attitude Family Work roles

What Post Secondary Options are available? Getting a job out of high school (part time or full time) Getting a career out of high school with on-the-job training Certificate Programs Post secondary on-line programs and degrees Technical Colleges (certificate or Associates) College or University (Associate or Bachelor’s) Graduate Schools – Masters, Specialists, PhD, Professional Schools after University (law, medical, vet. etc.) Specialty Schools (police academy, beauty school, etc.) Military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy) Job Corp Peace Corp

Post-Secondary Options (ACCEL) Postsecondary Option is a program of study allowing students to receive dual credit for a course taken on the campus of the college, university during the high school day. College requirements for PSO vary by college..

Post-Secondary Options Legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly enables eligible public school students who are at least sixteen years old or who are classified as a junior or a senior to take approved courses at Georgia public colleges, universities, or technical institutions.  The student must be accepted by an eligible institution and must have been approved by his/her high school counselor.  Students who successfully complete classes through this plan earn both post secondary credit and high school unit credit.

http://postsecondaryoptions.org/ http://degrees.nu.edu http://www.project10.info/ Army - www.army.mil Military Navy - www.navy.mil Coast Guard - www.uscg.mil Marines - www.usmc.mil http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/in/Georgia/ http://www.gaworkready.org/pages/view/workforce-development-6 http://www.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx http://www.wisemantech.com/guidance/general.htm http://www.volunteermatch.org/ http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ http://www.peacecorps.gov/

Effectively answering questions you have about the future. What is the required education and training for that career? Where is that education/training available? What are the admission requirements to that post secondary institution/facility or organization?

Lifelong Learning means that education and training never stop even after you get your career. Continue to add related certificates to your certification Join Professional Organizations associated with your career choice Attend Career-related conferences and/or conventions Stay informed on new developments within your career by reading books / magazines Continuing with advanced degrees/graduate school Stay up to date with new technology as it is developed Learn new team building strategies

Maintain high Grade Point Average (GPA) What are some things that may be completed during high school to help me be more successful. Maintain high Grade Point Average (GPA) Complete Assessments on FloridaShines Complete all parts of FloridaShines about me and my goals Participate in extra curricular activities Document Community Service Hours Part time job with on-the-job training Work Based Learning Youth Apprenticeship Program Virtual School for extra classes