2. Need for Further Training/Education Foundation Skills  basic skills (reading, writing, math, speaking, listening)  thinking skills (thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, visualizing ideas)  The best way to perfect your foundation skills is to work on them while in school.

3. Preparing for a Career  Once you know the requirements of a career field, you can begin preparing for it.  Most programs are available after high school, while a few are available while you are still in high school.  Most programs are at least one year in length.

4. Preparing for a Career Career/Technical Training  career/technical program – a program that teaches students skills necessary for entry-level employment  Tech Prep Programs (2+2 Programs) *involves your junior and senior years of high school *requires two additional years beyond high school *end up with your Bachelor’s degree

5. Preparing for a Career Cooperative Education Cooperative education – a program between schools and places of employment that allows students to receive on-the-job training through part-time work Characteristics of Co-ops  earn money for the work you perform  earn credit towards graduation  grades are based on performance at work/assignments

6. Preparing for a Career Apprenticeships Apprenticeship – occupational training involving learning a trade by working under the direction of a skilled worker Characteristics of Apprenticeships  for adults who already have graduated high school  can apply as long as you are 16-years  learn a skill/trade by working closely with a master craftsperson  paid entry-level wages  lead to over 900 careers

7. Preparing for a Career Company Training Programs  designed to prepare employees to do specialized jobs  length and quality of the programs vary  short-term involves up to one month of OTJ training  long-term involves more than one year of OTJ OTJ = on-the-job training

8. Preparing for a Career Community/Junior Colleges  offers programs that are two-years in length  high schools link their course offerings to community colleges  at the end of the two-years you receive an associate degree Associate degree the award granted after completing a two- year college program  the associate will transfer to a four-year college/university

9. Preparing for a Career Colleges/Universities Bachelor’s degree the award granted after completing a 4-year college or university program Master’s degree an advanced degree 1 to 2 years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree Doctoral degree the most advanced degree, often requiring 3 years of study beyond a master’s degree  do not make quick decisions when choosing a program or school

10. Preparing for a Career Internships Internship an occupational training program, usually unpaid; gain practical experience under supervision Examples...  teachers  doctors/nurses  dentists  dietitians

11. Financing Your Higher Education What do I need to pay for in my higher education? tuitionroom/boardmeal plan computerschool suppliestravel expenses laundryrecreationutilities

12. Financing Your Higher Education FAFSA  Free Application for Federal Student Aid  complete as soon as you have your taxes filed  acceptance timeframe (January 1 – July 2)  the earlier, the better  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

13. Financing Your Higher Education Free Monies  scholarships  gifts  grants  work-study Non-Free Monies  student loans *Stafford Subsidized *Stafford Un-subsidized  grants *Pell  Federal PLUS Loans http://www.glhec.org/