1. “ find a job you love and you’ll never work another day of your life” Class of 2016 High School & Beyond Plan

2. CLASS OF 2015 OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL 63% - 4 year College & University 29% - 2 year Community College or Specialty/Technical Schools 8% - enter workforce, military, apprenticeship or “gap year” Roughly 78% of seniors actually GO to college, 2 or 4-year, in the fall ~ where’d the other 14% end up???

3. <40% …of students graduate from college in 4 years. <60% …of college graduates complete their degree within 6 years. Time Magazine, 2013

4. $48,000  Average student loan amount ( 2013 ) in U.S. university graduates Student loan debt now exceeds mortgage debt ! (2014) How to figure out what you can afford in loans: The 50-30-20 Rule 50% of after-tax $ for NEEDS 30% of after-tax $ for WANTS 20% of after-tax $ for FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS OR 10% of your after-tax pay is a reasonable student loan pymt. $45K salary = $280/mo. loan $26,500 loan = $280/mo. Loans, savings, retirement

5. HOW DO I MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE? “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” ~ Steve Jobs, recent CEO of Apple SKILLS INTERESTS/ VALUES LIFESTYLE PREFERENCE

6. OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN HELP…. 1. Research degree / certification REQUIREMENTS and choose your education / training based on potential major / career interests. 2. In college, take general requirements / exploratory classes first IF not settled on a major. 3. In college, take 15 credits each quarter / semester to increase chances of graduating on time. 4. Utilize your college’s Career Center or a local Work Source agency to help you figure out what you want to do, what careers are in-demand and how to get prepared for job placement….

7. BUSINESS 2 YOUTH CONNECT IS HERE TO HELP!

8. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT A CAREER FROM SOMEONE DOING THAT WORK NOW…. Search by career Search by career “cluster”

9. WHO AM I? UPDATE…. Leave your EDUCATION PLAN and POST- SECONDARY PLAN update for next time!

10. THE PLAN FOR TODAY…. Complete Class of 2016 Needs Assessment ( Link to survey is in “My Assignments” ) Update all your “Who am I?” components (Click on “My Progress” / “View Details” links for “to do” list~ Remember to “ Reflect and Confirm ” once updated… Journal #1 is a 4-6 sentence reflection on “Who am I?” ) Send at least 1 ? using the Discussion Boards (Keep your ? about that career. Do NOT ask them for advice….) www.careercruising.com Login = ohs-prefix of your email (ohs-reykdalke) Password = lunch number ( put a 0 in front if your # is 6 digits )