1. What about Now? Micah Willeford Jennifer Greenwood Career Specialist
Moore High School
Freshman Office
&
Southmoore High School
Counseling Center
Jennifer
Greenwood
Career Specialist
Southmoore High School
Counseling Center
&
Westmoore High School C3

2. Objectives
To gain a better understanding of what options are available to you after high school graduation
To learn resources available to help you throughout high school and beyond.

3. What are my options? It can be overwhelming! College? Career?
ACT
Interviews?
Apprenticeships?
Job Shadowing?
Career?
ASVAB
Certification?
Scholarships?
Military?
Tech School?
Internships?
It can be overwhelming!

4. What can I do NOW to prepare?
*Get an idea of what you want to be, what you may need to study, and where you can go to get the necessary education or training.

5. But for now... you can get a Job
In order to get a job at 14 or 15 years old you must get a work permit from the Head Principal’s Secretary.
Who hires?
Depends on the company, but any job considered ‘hazardous’ by the Dept. of Labor is not an option!

6. Job Applications *Know what information they will ask for
*Be sure to fill them out completely
*Know what information they will ask for
Name
Address
Phone number
Date of Birth
Work History
Volunteer History
Education
References & their contact info.
Desired Schedule
Many applications are now online

8. Job Shadowing
An opportunity for you to follow someone around and learn about their occupation
An opportunity to find out if you like or dislike what a person in a given occupation actually does
A chance to make connections with future potential employers (networking)

9. What do I need to know about Technology School Now?
Who? When?
You Apply the Fall of your 10th Grade Year!
Must be accepted into a program at MNTC
**OR**
You can wait, and attend as an adult!
What?
Business &
Financial Services
Computer & Information Technology
Construction
Health Science Careers
What do I need to know about Technology School Now?
Health Science Nursing
Manufacturing
Personal Services
Professional Development
Transportation
Where?
-Moore Norman Technology Center -Franklin Road Norman
Questions??
Natalie Crawley
Phone:
A link to her is on the MNTC website

10. What do I need to know about College now?
You need to take the ACT
You need at least a 19 in ALL subjects (English, Math, Science, Reading)
Concurrent Enrollment
11th or 12th grade (if you qualify you receive a tuition waiver for your Senior year)
High School Matters!

11. The things you are doing NOW effect you later!
The Holistic Approach:
Your GPA
Your ACT or SAT score
Academics (AND their difficulty level)
Clubs
Sports
Any Volunteer Work
Your Behavior
Your Work Experience
Your Talents

12. 16-17 Oklahoma ACT Test Dates
Registration Deadline
September 10, 2016
August 5, 2016
October 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
December 10, 2016
November 4, 2016
February 11, 2017**
January 13, 2017

13. W I L E F O R D G R E N W O D

14. Military NAVY Health Benefits MARINES Salary & Tuition AIR FORCE ASVAB
ARMY
National Guard
Coast Guard
Health Benefits
Salary & Tuition
ASVAB
Interview Process
Boot Camp
Service Commitment

15. On a piece of paper write your name at the top and answer these questions: #1 What was 1 thing you learned today? #2 What is one question you have about life after high school?

16. Moore Public Schools Career Guidance Program
Jennifer
Greenwood
Career Specialist
Southmoore High School
Counseling Center
&
Westmoore High School C3
Micah
Willeford
Career Specialist
Moore High School
Freshman Office
&
Southmoore High School
Counseling Center