What Do I Want to Be? This Way to College UCanGo2 is an initiative designed to provide information about planning, preparing and paying for college. Workbooks and flyers are provided to students and parents and can be downloaded directly from our college access website, UCanGo2.org.

High School Student Workbook Why Go to College? What Do I Want to Be? How Do I Get There? Where Do I Go? How Do I Pay For It? The UCanGo2 High School Student Workbook covers five main areas of college planning. This PowerPoint covers the second section, ‘What Do I Want to Be?’. This section examines the differences between a career and a job. It encourages you to evaluate your interests, hobbies and skills. It helps you create a career plan based on your talents. It highlights the most popular jobs in Oklahoma.

A long-term profession that typically requires specialized training. Job vs. Career Job A regular activity performed in exchange for payment that may be a short-term position. Career A long-term profession that typically requires specialized training. VS. Working at a fast-food restaurant part-time while you’re in school is a job. Restaurant management is a career. Mowing lawns in the summer is a job. Owning a lawn care business is a career.

Investigate Your Interests Visit OKcollegestart.org for information about career exploration, Oklahoma colleges, interview tips and much more. OKcollegestart.org has many career assessments that your students can take. After students take their assessments, they will be able to see some careers that match their interests. Visit Okcollegestart.org’s Career Planning section to help your students get started.

Investigate Your Interests The Career Clusters provides a description of career categories and career options that may interest you. The Career Clusters page pairs with a Career Interest Survey that can be found on UCanGo2.org. Students can also use this survey to find more careers that may be of interest to them.

Develop a Career Plan Your Career Plan should include: A specific goal The training required A list of skills needed Work and activities to help you gain experience A plan of action for accomplishing your goal The UCanGo2 High School Student Workbook offers a sample career plan for you. There’s also a blank form for you to fill out with your future career plans.

Most Popular Jobs in Oklahoma Ten Fastest Growing Occupations in Oklahoma Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree Occupation Hourly Salary Annual Salary Operations Research Analysts $28.35 $58,960 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $27.23 $56,640 Biomedical Engineers $32.41 $67,410 Forensic Science Technicians $31.27 $65,050 Personal Financial Advisors $29.72 $61,810 Interpreter & Translators $16.20 $33,700 Computer Systems Analysts $36.73 $76,400 Film & Video Editors $18.56 $38,600 Software Developers & Systems Software $35.78 $74,420 Market Research Analyst & Marketing Specialists $25.44 $52,910 This chart highlights the ten fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma that require you to have a bachelor’s degree.

Most Popular Jobs in Oklahoma Ten Fastest Growing Occupations in Oklahoma Requiring Postsecondary Training or an Associate Degree Occupation Hourly Salary Annual Salary Occupational Therapy Assistants $28.50 $59,290 Physical Therapy Assistants $27.60 $57,410 Web Developers $24.34 $50,620 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $16.59 $34,500 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $31.90 $66,350 Environmental Engineer Technicians $17.57 $36,550 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $14.98 $31,170 Geophysical Data Technicians $25.92 $53,920 Medical Engineering Technicians $26.14 $54,380 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians $14.99 This chart provides the ten fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma that require training, certification or an associate degree.

Check out these publications on our website for other helpful college planning tools. In this section of the Student Workbook, we’re highlighting the ‘Developing My Career Plan Worksheet and Sample Worksheet.’

You can use this form to enter your career goals and state how you plan to meet them.

Helpful Publications College Planning Checklists Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps College Terms Glossary Your Transition to College Brochure Scholarship Success Guide FAFSA Facts You’ll find all of these materials under the Publications link at UCanGo2.org. College Fair Worksheet High School Student Workbook Are You Looking for Money? What Do I Want To Be? Worksheet Campus Visit Checklist My Classes & Achievements Worksheet

Questions?

Contact Us Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma College Assistance Program Outreach Department 405.234.4239 866.443.7420 (toll free) UCanGo2@ocap.org