1. T24 Pathways
Today we are discussing your T24 options after high school.
Your options after high school include:
Work force
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Community College
4 Year College/University
Military
Lets talk about the Military pathway first

2. T24 Common Option List Military Community College University
Vocational/Trade Programs (Job Corps)
Apprenticeship
Workforce

3. What You Need to Join the Military
Obtain a high school diploma
Army & Air Force do not accept GED’s.
Navy will accept a GED if you score 50+ on ASVAB
Marines will accept a GED if you did not drop out of high school
Meet with recruiter
Take the ASVAB military entrance exam and meet minimum score to enlist
(Air Force requires a minimum ASVAB score of 54.) The higher you score, the more career options you have available to you in the military
Success in any branch of the Military depends on a good education, and a high school diploma is most desirable. Candidates with a GED (General Education Development certificate) can enlist, but some Services may limit opportunities. It is very difficult to be considered a serious candidate without either a high school diploma or accepted alternative credential. In any case, staying in school is important for entering the Military

4. Military Requirements
Pass the physical fitness test
(Example: Marines require you to do three pull-ups and 50 crunches in two minutes, then run three miles in under 26 minutes.)
Pass a background check
-School discipline and other legal issues can disqualify a
potential recruit, as can drug use.
Sign and enlist

5. What is a University?
A private or government funded college that offers 4-year Bachelor degrees in Liberal Arts and/or Sciences.
May offer higher education degrees including Master and Doctoral degrees.
On-campus housing is available and usually required for Freshman.
(example: Whitworth University requires incoming freshman to live on campus for their first year.)
Some private schools have a religious affiliation.

6. How Do I Get Into a University?
Take college prep courses
Have a good cumulative GPA
Take an algebra based lab science (Chem or Physics)
Take a foreign language (at least 2 years for most universities)
Take SAT or ACT
Complete admission application by the deadline.
Pay application fee
Send transcript and test scores
Confirm your admission and pay tuition deposit
Admissions is based on holistic review, however, grades (what classes you get those grades in, ie. course rigor is important) and test scores (SAT/ACT) are one of the main criteria for acceptance into a 4 year university
A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to be admitted into a 4 year school (How many students do you think get in with a 2.0, not many)
If your transcript provides proof that you have been steadily increasing your grades after a bad patch, you still have a chance of getting in with a lower GPA
The cumulative GPA that the 4 year universities will be looking at for admissions decisions is your GPA at the end of your Junior year, not your senior year (Your senior year GPA will not be available yet when they make those decisions)

7. Community College
A two-year college that offers certificates, diplomas, and Associate’s degrees
Most credits will transfer to a 4-year University within the same state, especially when getting an Associate degree
Some Community Colleges also offer Trade School Programs
Apply online for admission.
Pay application fee, if applicable (SCC/SFCC free admission).
Pay placement test fee and take placement test, if applicable.
SAT/ACT may be required
Certificate programs often only take a year to complete
Associate degrees take 2 years to complete
Washington State community colleges have direct transfer agreements with the 4 year public universities in Washington for students who completed the Associate Degree program.
Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College both have technical/trade programs as well as the associate degree programs.

8. Enrolling in a Trade (Technical) School?
Interview with an Enrollment Service Representative.
Take a college entrance exam
-(example: Some tech schools have their own entrance exam.)
Meet educational requirements.
-These could differ depending on the school
Pass additional requirements:
Background check, hold a valid drivers license, pass drug screening
Doctor statement of general health
Pay registration fee
Examples of Trade/technical schools – Paul Mitchell, Carrington College, Wyo-Tech, Universal Technical Institute

9. What is an Apprenticeship?
On-the-job training in skilled trades that is supplemented
by formal classes each year.
Training period is 1-5 years, must pass qualified exams, and become fully qualified in a specific occupational field
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Apprenticeship website:
*** Give students a minute or two to look at the apprenticeship options

10. Entering the Work Force
Washington State is ranked #2 in the nation for having the most jobs requiring higher education degrees.
Competitive job market requires you to have a strong resume to prove you are the best candidate to hire.
Washington State’s minimum wage is $9.47 per hour.
(E.g. Idaho’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the Federal Minimum Wage.)

11. Job Application Complete job application
Call employer to check status of application: this personalizes your application and shows your interest in the position.
Prepare for job interview and dress professionally when the interview takes place
Pass drug screening: most employers require you pass a drug screening before they will hire you
Have a good resume and cover letter on stand-by, as this can give a more thorough overview of your skills and accomplishments

12. Pathway Overlap
There are several paths that are inter-connected which means that you can pursue one pathways and links right onto another.
Example:
For instance, the military can give you access to colleges and universities by offering tuition assistance while on active duty, in addition to the G.I. Bill. Most branches also have their version Community College and your work experience in the military can count towards credits for an associate’s degree.

13. What path will you be taking?
You will complete or have already completed a T24 Goal in your Naviance Account.