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*…But there are some things you’ll need to know…

Planning Your Future

*Making a Match

*Follow a Timeline

*Visitation/Exploration

*Post Secondary Research Selection

*Testing & Admissions

Making a Match Abilities, aptitudes, interest & values

*What subjects does your child do well in & enjoy?

*Natural talents

*Hands-on, Independent, Social

*Interest in 2 year, 4 year, technical, apprentice, military

*What is important to your child in a career (money, travel, independence, security)?

Making A Match –Career Clusters

*Arts and Communications Careers

*Business, Management & Technology

*Health Careers

*Helping & Service Careers

*Industrial & Engineering Careers

*Natural Resources Careers

Making A Match –Passion/Purpose

Making a Match - Career Exploration

*Read & Research *Library Resources: Books and Industry Specific Magazines

*Online resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career Research Sites

*Networking*Physical visits & human interactions, arrange for a job shadow

or internship, meet with Career Counselor or Teachers

*Involvement *Volunteer, Join a club, related coursework (be intentional in

your class choices), part-time job or summer experiences

Research - Use filters to search Find Education Pathways Research Outlook - Fastest Growing

Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Research – Career Assessments

www.careercruising.com

Research Career Assessments -

www.wois.org

Research – WA Career Bridge

www.careerbridge.wa.gov

Research –

todaysmilitary.com

www.myfuture.com

Networking & Involvement

*Networking*Visit Offices & Businesses

*Human Connections

*Utilize your network – friends, family, teachers, counselors

*Guest Speakers

*Involvement *Volunteer

*Clubs on or off campus

*Summer Camps or Experiences

*Related coursework – registration

* Intern, part-time job or summer experiences

Timeline – 8th grade

*Transition! Social Emotional Academic

*Focus on Study Skills. – attendance, homework completion and focused intentional

*Career & Interest Assessment -

*Involved community service

*Research high school club opportunities

*Build a list of resume “wants”

Timeline – 9th grade

*Focus on Study Skills. – attendance, homework completion and focused intentional

*Career & Interest Assessment

*Volunteer

*Involved community service

*Join a club, be an active member

*Start to build on your experiences (resume)

Timeline – 10th grade

*Challenging coursework – career coursework

*College prep offerings – college credit options

*Hands-on programs – alternative programs

*Practice test the PSAT

*Volunteer

*Networking for job shadowing or internships

*Summer experiences

*Update your resume

*Take an active role in clubs or leadership in clubs

Timeline – 11th grade

*Research post secondary pathways

*Attend a career & college fair

*Build network of references (letters of recommendation)

*ACT/SAT in Spring (April/May/June)

*Meet with your counselor to assure course requirements

*Make college visits or meet with military

*Research scholarships

*Keep grades up!

*Update resume with experiences

Timeline – 12th grade

*Obtain letters of recommendation (Scholarships or Admissions)

*ACT/SAT in Summer or Fall (July/August/Sept/Oct)

*Complete applications (Plan A,B,C: early Sept/Oct/Nov)

*Apply for financial aid & scholarships.

*Keep grades up!

*Stay involved.

*Update resume for graduation

*Transcript process – coursework must be validated

Simple it's not, I'm afraid you will find,for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind.

Visitation/Exploration and Post Secondary Selection

*List options

*Attend a local or national Career & College Fair

*Be prepared with questions & concerns

*Open house dates, tours

*Schedule visits to schools, meet instructors, view facilities

*Narrow down choices

*Make decision (goals, values, interests & aptitude)

Testing & Admissions

*Determine what tests are necessary to attend post secondary program

* Entrance requirements for the 4 year

* Certification classes – apprenticeships

* SAT/ACT for 4 year colleges

* Two year placement testing & technical school requirements

* ASVAB for military placement

*Study for program testing! * Free & paid options available. (online or local centers, private tutors)

*Know DEADLINES for college applications, financial aid, FAFSA

*Research scholarship options!!

You're off the Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So...get on your way!