1. Career Exploration Junior Advisory April, 2013

2. Does Education Pay Off?  People with more education usually make more than people with less education.  Unemployment is less among those with more education.  As a class – make some estimates on what you think the unemployment rate is for each group and also estimate what you think the average weekly earnings are for each group.  Doctoral Degree ????  Bachelors Degree????  AA Degree????  Let’s see…..

3. Check this out  http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

4. Let’s check out some jobs.  Everyone please take a copy of the top jobs in the United States (packet of papers with a key on top).  This is a different way to look at careers – not based on your interests – but money and time in school.  There are MANY things to consider when selecting a career.  And it may/will change many times in your lifetime.  This information is a bit outdated – but it’s the format and the job exposure we want you to get.  Updated info can be obtained from a link later in presentation.

5. Possible Jobs for You  Slowly read through the jobs on the following pages.  Place a check mark in the left column for jobs that might interest you.  Make a mental note of the earnings and education & training columns.

6. Explore as a group……..  If you know the job or industry you want information about check out these links:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/  http://www.careersearch.com/ http://www.careersearch.com/  http://www.cacareerzone.org/clusters http://www.cacareerzone.org/clusters  http://www.acinet.org/explore/View.aspx?pageID=7 http://www.acinet.org/explore/View.aspx?pageID=7  If you know the things that interest you visit this site:  http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

7. Career Videos  http://www.careerinfonet.org/videos/COS_videos_by_cl uster.asp?id=27&nodeid=28 http://www.careerinfonet.org/videos/COS_videos_by_cl uster.asp?id=27&nodeid=28  http://www.careersearch.com/videos/ http://www.careersearch.com/videos/

8. Post Secondary Reminders:  Options after High School  Volunteer  Internships  Work  Military  Community College  Trade School  College or University

9. Based on this Career Discussion…  How many of you are considering entering the workforce immediately after high school?  How many of you are considering attending a community college with the goal of earning an AA or certificate degree?  How many of you are considering attending community college with the goal of transferring to a four-year college or university?  How many of you are considering attending a four-year college or university?

10. If time allows – you can revisit college pages  www.campustours.com www.campustours.com  www.collegeprowler.com www.collegeprowler.com  www.zinch.com www.zinch.com  www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu  www.collegedata.com www.collegedata.com  http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/aboutuc/ucsystem. html http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/aboutuc/ucsystem. html  http://www.aiccu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&t ask=view&id=4&Itemid=18 http://www.aiccu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&t ask=view&id=4&Itemid=18  www.cccco.edu www.cccco.edu  Advisors – you don’t need to make accounts – just click past!!!!

11. Looking forward:  You should review your 4-year plan and transcript to see if your goals align with what you have been doing!  And if not……there is time to do a few things!  Make an appointment with your counselor or talk to your advisor.  See you soon.