1. JAMS

2.  What are JAMS  Acronym outlining options available after HS  Why did WC Create JAMS  to help you successfully plan your high school classes

3. JOBS  Advantages  Make $, No more school  Disadvantage  Low paying job, not job you want, responsibility right after hs  Education  HS Diploma, GED (graduation equivalency diploma), None?  Pay/Salary  $7.25 – 12 / hour = 16,000-24,000 a year

4. APPRENTICESHIP  Advantages  -Learn a trade and work with a professional, get paid while learning, high demand jobs (plumbing, welding…)  Disadvantage  -long hours, real job with responsibilities and you have school too…  Education  -HS diploma/GED, good attendance at school.  Pay/Salary  -24+/hour = $48,000/year

5. MILITARY  Advantages  Signing bonus, pay for education, $ and good benefits (medical, housing, travel…) HELP OTHERS  Disadvantage  dangerous, away from family, move a lot, stress, extremely disciplined  Education  HS Diploma (GED), sometimes college  JROTC, College ROTC  Pay/Salary  benefits add up, money is good and varies with duties and rank

6. SCHOOL  Advantages  Education! Better jobs. Social life is more fun.  Disadvantage  -With freedom comes responsibility- have to learn to balance school and social life. Time consuming, cost money- go in debt, academically challenging.  Education  -HS diploma, good grades, SAT/ACT  Pay/Salary  -While in school little income, After 15-20+ an hour

7. S UMMARY  There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the different JAMS. The choices you make in high school can determine the outcome of the rest of your life. I think I am interested in the _________ option of JAMS because I am interested in _______________________________. Knowing what you want to do can help you plan better and make a better future for yourself.