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This guide offers an extensive overview of career preparation and educational opportunities from middle school through continuing education. It highlights various pathways including middle school options, high school electives, specialized training, post-secondary education, and lifelong learning. Students and parents can learn about essential classes, certification programs, job shadowing, internships, and the importance of extracurricular activities. By understanding these options, individuals can strategically plan their educational journey to align with career goals and interests.
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Career Preparation Educational & Training Options
5 AREAS • Middle School Options • High School Options • Specialized HS Training Opportunities • Post Secondary Opportunities • Continuing Education
Middle School Education • Do well in all classes • Join clubs/Play Sports • Visit people who do the career you are interested in. JOB SHADOWING. • Do volunteer work in the summer. • Church mission trips
High School Options • Regular classes • Advanced Classes (Honors & AP) • Electives • CTAE—Classes, Clubs & Career Training • Fine Arts (music, art, dance, etc.) • World Languages—required for college 28 Units to Graduate—32 Units Possible
Specialized Optionsfor High School • Certification Course or Program • Ex. Microsoft Office Certifications, A+, Certified Nursing Assistant, First Responder, etc. • Internship • Work-Based Learning OPPORTUNITIES • Cooperative Program (Co-op)—CBE,ME,etc • Youth Apprenticeship Program (Y.A.P.) • Virtual and Distance Learning
Post-Secondary Options (After HS) • Straight to Career--OJT • Military Service • Associate’s Degree—normally 2 yrs • Bachelor’s Degree—normally4-5 yrs • Post-graduate Degrees • Master’s • Doctoral— PhD • Professional— Dr., Lawyer, etc
Continuing Education(Lifelong Learning)Often required to keep your job or advance in your career • Join Professional Organizations (clubs) • Attend Career-related conferences and conventions • Read books / magazines about your career area • Continuing Ed classes to keep up/learn new skills • Use the Internet to look up stuff to make you better at your job
Questions I have to answer? • What education & training does my career goal require? • Where can I get needed Education & Training? • How will I pay for it? • What will I do if I can’t get the training?
ASSESSMENT • This assessment may be used with or without a student response system (CPS or other “clicker” systems)
1) Career preparation can start as early as Middle School. • A-True • B-False
2) Career preparation can only be achieved by taking the classes you need. • A-True • B-False
3) These can be best described as ____ • A-CTAE’s • B-CTSO’s • C-Post-Secondary Options • D-Professional Organizations
4) Youth Apprenticeship is considered a(n) _____ • A-Post-secondary Option • B-Post-graduate option • C-Work-based Learning opportunity • D-Job shadowing opportunity
5) OJT, Military, College • A-Career Preparation • B-Post-secondary education & training • C-Create opportunities for the future • D-All of the above
6) College Degree that usually takes 4 years to complete • A-Associate’s Degree • B-Bachelor’s Degree • C-Master’s Degree • D-Doctoral Degree • E-Professional Degree
7) College Degree that usually takes 2 years to complete • A-Associate’s Degree • B-Bachelor’s Degree • C-Master’s Degree • D-Doctoral Degree • E-Professional Degree
8) College Degree that usually takes 1-3 years to complete after a 4-year degree. • A-Associate’s Degree • B-Bachelor’s Degree • C-Master’s Degree • D-Doctoral Degree • E-Professional Degree
9) College Degree needed to become a Doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or other licensed professional. • A-Associate’s Degree • B-Bachelor’s Degree • C-Master’s Degree • D-Doctoral Degree • E-Professional Degree
10) Highest college degree one can earn. • A-Associate’s Degree • B-Bachelor’s Degree • C-Master’s Degree • D-Doctoral Degree • E-Professional Degree