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3.  In 2012, USA Today reported that 51% of jobs require technical skills, and 46% of jobs require higher education degrees.USA Today  They predict that in the next 3-5 years, the percentages will increase to 60% for technical requirements and 49% for a higher level education.

4. What Are My Options?  College,  Vocational & Trade School,  Work,  Military,  Or you could lay around on mom and dad’s couch (NOT ADVISED!).

5. College Options Associate …………..2 years Bachelor ……………4 years Master ….................2-2.5 years (following a bachelors degree) Doctorate………...…8+ years Degree # of years to complete

6. an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. Math, Verbal, and Writing Portions  SAT- an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. Math, Verbal, and Writing Portions a multiple-aptitude battery test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.  ASVAB - a multiple-aptitude battery test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. Science, Math, Reading, Verbal, Writing Portions  ACT- an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. Science, Math, Reading, Verbal, Writing Portions omputerized test in reading, writing, and mathematics which satisfies the state requirement for placement testing.  Compass/Accuplacer computerized test in reading, writing, and mathematics which satisfies the state requirement for placement testing.

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8.  Vocation Schools Vocation Schools Vocation Schools  Trade Schools Trade Schools Trade Schools  NWI Trades NWI Trades NWI Trades Schools in:  Business  Automotive  Culinary  Art & Design  Cosmetology  Legal and Criminal Justice  Technology

9. Ivy Tech Community College  Over 150 different Programs to choose from Statewide Certificates Technical Certificates Associate Degrees  Over 31 Campuses with 200,000 Students Statewide  Easy Admission Process Core 40/Above a 3.0/460 for English and Math for SAT/18 for English and Math for ACT Application Online New Student Orientation Online Take Accuplacer at any Ivy Tech campus (if assessment is needed)  Financial Aid Guidance  Transferrable Between individual Ivy Techs, as well as between other higher education institutions  Start at Ivy Tech and Transfer or get your Associate Degree and transfer that into a Bachelor’s Degree

10. Work Options  You can work your way up.  Some employers will pay for additional schooling or training.  Internship- to gain experience.  You can work part-time.  Working as a temporary worker may lead to full-time employment.

11. Military Options  Army and National Guard  Navy and Coast Guard  Marines  Air Force  Reservists  Scholarships  See your school counselor for contact and additional information.

12. Where Do I Go For Information?  Internet http://www.indianacareerexplorer.com/ http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ Learn More Indiana: Home Valpo Community Schools site Trip to College Educators: Home  Visit your counselor  Attend College Fairs and Job Fairs  Visit Career Centers

13. Financial Assistance  Apply for FAFSA to receive aid.  Create an account with fastweb.com to be notified of scholarships you are eligible for.  Visit http://www.valpo.k12.in.us/Page/352 http://www.valpo.k12.in.us/Page/352

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