1. IF NOT COLLEGE, THEN WHAT?

2. Differences In Pay: Do I Really Need To Go To College?

3. Military Opportunities  5 Branches of the Military  Check out all options before deciding  Take the ASVAB test early so you can retake it if necessary  Benefits of the military:  Educational benefits  Advanced training  Housing and food allowances (or free housing on base)  Health and Dental care  World Travel  Pension

4. Vocational/Trade Schools  Privately-owned schools that teach students the skills needed to perform a specific job.  Can be much more expensive than attending a regular college  Sometimes the same certificate can be earned at a community college  Examples of vocational careers:  Hairstylist  Automotive Technician  Medical Assistant  Truck Driver

5. Apprenticeships  An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the skills necessary for an occupation  Must be 18, have a high school diploma and have the physical ability to perform these jobs.  Some apprenticeships have aptitude tests that workers must perform well on.  Check out the Texas Workforce Commission’s website for opportunities http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ Check out the Texas Workforce Commission’s website for opportunities

6. Friday’s Topic - Paying The Way  Learn about financial aid options and how to pay for college

7. Mascot/Logo Answers from Yesterday!

8. Kansas State University

9. University of Louisiana- Lafayette

10. Stanford University

11. Texas Christian University

12. University of South Carolina

13. Arizona State University

14. Columbia University

15. University of Wisconsin

16. Texas State University

17. University of Minnesota

18. Colorado State University

19. University of Florida

20. University of Arkansas

21. University of Oregon

22. North Carolina State University

23. Penn State University

24. University of Iowa

25. Mississippi State University

26. University of North Texas

27. Purdue University