1. Ryan VanKampen

3.  Cost of college went up on avg 27% from 2008-2013 and continues to climb

4.  58% of first time college students graduate within 6 years of starting  Class of 2011 averaged $26,600 in student debt, in addition to consumer debt  53.6% of college grads under 25 years old are unemployed or underemployed  There has been a 38% increase in college grads since 2000

5. When there were fewer graduates, a generic college degree used to be a valuable credential. Now that the market is flooded, diplomas count less, and specific skills count more.

6.  Various military branches are available and provide a wide variety of educational and career training opportunities. Many people have earned their college degrees or learned career skills while serving in the military.  Branches of the military include: US Army /National GuardUS Coast Guard US Air ForceUS Marines US Navy

7.  Army – Main Ground Force/ Protects and Defends U.S. / Largest and Oldest Branch  Air Force – Defend U.S. through exploitation of Air and Space/ Responsible for Military Satellites/ Youngest Military Branch  Navy – Maintain the Freedom of the Seas  Marines – “Infantry of the Navy”/Specialize in Amphibious Operations/Assault, Capture, and Control  Coast Guard – Law Enforcement, Boating Safety, Sea Rescue, and Illegal Immigration Control/ Smallest Military Branch

8.  Citizenship  Limited number of Dependents or a waiver is required  No Single Parents  Must meet financial eligibility  Must not have substance abuse problem  Limited Criminal History – Background checks are completed and could inhibit your entry into the military  High moral character  Physical Standards  Academic Ability- Diploma/GED

9.  GI Bill  Life Insurance  Military Education  Military Pay  Travel Benefits  Health Care  Home Loans

11.  Many of today’s high growth industries do not require a 4-year degree  2 year associates degree- from community college  Certificate only program- community college, traditional college, training facility

12.  Green Jobs  Wind turbine technician  Bio fuels processing technician  Environmental Restoration Planners  Health Care  Medical Office Asst  CNA  Medical Equipment Technicians  Dental hygienist  Manufacturing  Control Tool Programmers  Stationary Engineers  Production Managers  Information Technology  IT Security Analyst  Network Technician  Computer Systems Analyst  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics  Airplane Pilot  Diesel Truck Driver  Traffic Technician  Mechanics  Human Services/Hospitality  Fire Science  Early Childhood Education  Culinary/Pastry Arts  Cosmotology

13.  Quicker entry into field of choice  Focused training on skills needed for jobs  Exit your education with less debt/student loans  Opportunities for continuing education  Funding available for training in high growth areas  workNet DuPage currently has programs for Medical Office Assistant and Computer Skills

15.  Apprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled occupation, craft, or trade.  During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice receives 2,000 hours or more of structured on-the-job training with at least 144 hours of related classroom instruction.  Apprenticeship requires a written agreement between the program sponsor (employer) and the apprentice.  Apprentices earn about half the going trade person's wage to start. Pay is gradually increased over the length of the apprenticeship, until training is completed and the trainee graduates to full trade person status.

16.  BoilermakerSheet Metal Worker  Bricklayer*Patternmaker  Pipefitter*Cabinetmaker  PlastererCarpenter  Plumber*Cement Mason  RooferDrywall Finisher*  Electrician*Sprinkler Fitter  MillwrightStructural Ironworker  Ornamental Ironworker Tile Layer  Operating Engineer Painter/Decorator * BLS Top 20 Job Without a Bachelors Degree

17.  Step 1 - Stay in school. The majority of trades require high school graduation (Math and Science)  Step 2- Decide which trade matches your interests and skills. Think about who you are. What you like to do? What kind of lifestyle you enjoy?  Step 3 - Find an Employer to train you as an apprentice.  Step 4 – Apply! Once you find an employer, contact the IDES Apprenticeship Information Center nearest you for an apprenticeship application/agreement.  Step 5 - Commitment

18.  College of DuPage  Waubonsee Community College  Technology Center of DuPage  workNet DuPage Career Center  Illinois Employment and Training Center of DuPage  Illinois Department of Employment Security  Naviance  Local Newspaper

19.  Bureau of Labor Statistics  http://www.bls.gov/ooq/2012/summer/art03.pdf http://www.bls.gov/ooq/2012/summer/art03.pdf  Course Companion Guide  http://wvhs.ipsd.org/uploads/Curriculum/2012- WV-Course_Companion_Guide.pdf http://wvhs.ipsd.org/uploads/Curriculum/2012- WV-Course_Companion_Guide.pdf