1. Introduction to College & Career Planning Mrs. Blank Human Services I Hodges Bend Middle School

2. Objectives O Identify the options that can be taken after graduating high school and their requirements. O Identify resources available to gain information about post secondary decisions O Understand the importance of goals and decision making and their affects on your future

3. What are your choices… 1. College or University 2. Military 3. Job 4. Other Alternatives

4. Before Graduating O There is a major difference between Middle School and High School O Choose class levels wisely O Always keep you GPA in mind O Plan and think about your goals

5. Why Continue Your Education O You make more money O Keep your goals in mind O research

6. First Steps to a Career O Vocation/Career Education Path O Learn in classroom of real world experiences O Tech-Prep Path O Trained to jump straight into working O Internship O Provide experience O Volunteering O Provide experience

7. College Route O Tests O ACT and/or SAT O College Research O College visits and internet searches O Applications O Consider athletic, music, theatre, art requirements O Costs O Financial aid, loans, grants, scholarships O Major

8. Other Educational Options O Distance Learning O Internet based O Community Colleges O Vocational/Career Colleges O Geared towards more specific jobs and skills O Apprenticeships O Mentor programs

9. Military O Choose your branch O ASVAB O Tests aptitudes and skills

10. Your Resources O Counselors O Teachers O Libraries O Internet O Visits to different places

11. Exit Ticket O Please answer the following question that will be given to you. O Turn in your ticket as your pass “out” of the classroom