2.  First Semester (Yellow handout) ◦ Improve grades, clean up transcript. Colleges 1 st impression is your transcript after Jr. year. ◦ Know your graduation requirements. ◦ University Bound, test prep: PSAT, rmass seminars. ◦ Scholarships ◦ Create/Update Resume. ◦ Military options.

3.  Keep up your grades.  Start researching colleges you are interested in, entrance requirements and programs of study.  Start talking to college reps in career center.  University bound- Prepare/register for SAT/ACT. Very important to do before senior yr.  Sat II Subject tests.  Register with NCAA for athletic recruitment.  Continue Scholarship search.  Update your resume.

4.  Apprenticeship Programs  Community College/Certificate Programs/trade schools  Military  4 year University  Work force

5.  On the job training for learning a skill or trade, while taking classes.  Usually 3-5 years in length.  Over 800 occupations available: electricians, roofers, carpenters, etc.  Get info from Mrs. Ward, your counselor, or explore www.azwaca.org.www.azwaca.org

6.  Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational avenues.  Some students start at a CC to then transfer to a University to receive a bachelors degree.  Some students receive certificates of completion or Associate’s degrees.  There are many vocational programs offered in a wide range of areas.

7.  Explore career and educational options through each of the branches.  Meet with a representative from each of the branches in which you have interest.  Meet with your counselor or Mrs. Ward in the career center to get in contact with a rep.

8.  Start researching Universities you are interested in:entrance req.,majors,tuition, etc.  Start searching for scholarships.  Keep up your grades.  Visit colleges.  Prepare/Register for SAT/ACT by spring of this year.  Attend Regional College Fair & Financial Aid Night Sept. 18 th @ DRHS from 6:30-8:30pm.  Athletes register with the NCAA to be eligible for scholarships, apply @ www.ncaa.org.www.ncaa.org

9.  Arrange for References prior to applying.  Practice interviewing techniques.  Attend job fairs.  Create/update your resume.

10.  Look at your purple handout: sample resume.  All resumes are different.  What is your objective for the resume, create it around that.  Start filling out your sample resume.  Log into www.azcis.intocareers.org and create your resume. Username & password on your worksheet.www.azcis.intocareers.org  Your resume is due to your English teacher in one week!!!

11.  Meet with your Counselor if you have any questions or concerns.  Utilize Open door counseling during lunch hours: 4 th hour 10:30-11am 5 th hour 12-12:30 pm Remember Junior Year is about preparation. This presentation will be available on Highland’s website for you to reference.