What about Now? Micah Willeford Jennifer Greenwood Career Specialist Moore High School Freshman Office & Southmoore High School Counseling Center Jennifer Greenwood Career Specialist Southmoore High School Counseling Center & Westmoore High School C3

Objectives To gain a better understanding of what options are available to you after high school graduation To learn resources available to help you throughout high school and beyond.

What are my options? It can be overwhelming! College? Career? ACT Interviews? Apprenticeships? Job Shadowing? Career? ASVAB Certification? Scholarships? Military? Tech School? Internships? It can be overwhelming!

What can I do NOW to prepare? *Get an idea of what you want to be, what you may need to study, and where you can go to get the necessary education or training.

But for now... you can get a Job In order to get a job at 14 or 15 years old you must get a work permit from the Head Principal’s Secretary. Who hires? Depends on the company, but any job considered ‘hazardous’ by the Dept. of Labor is not an option!

Job Applications *Know what information they will ask for *Be sure to fill them out completely *Know what information they will ask for Name Address Phone number Email Date of Birth Work History Volunteer History Education References & their contact info. Desired Schedule Many applications are now online

Job Shadowing An opportunity for you to follow someone around and learn about their occupation An opportunity to find out if you like or dislike what a person in a given occupation actually does A chance to make connections with future potential employers (networking)

What do I need to know about Technology School Now? Who? When? You Apply the Fall of your 10th Grade Year! Must be accepted into a program at MNTC **OR** You can wait, and attend as an adult! What? Business & Financial Services Computer & Information Technology Construction Health Science Careers What do I need to know about Technology School Now? Health Science Nursing Manufacturing Personal Services Professional Development Transportation Where? -Moore Norman Technology Center -Franklin Road Norman Questions?? Natalie Crawley Phone: 405-364-5763 A link to e-mail her is on the MNTC website

What do I need to know about College now? You need to take the ACT You need at least a 19 in ALL subjects (English, Math, Science, Reading) Concurrent Enrollment 11th or 12th grade (if you qualify you receive a tuition waiver for your Senior year) High School Matters!

The things you are doing NOW effect you later! The Holistic Approach: Your GPA Your ACT or SAT score Academics (AND their difficulty level) Clubs Sports Any Volunteer Work Your Behavior Your Work Experience Your Talents

16-17 Oklahoma ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline September 10, 2016 August 5, 2016 October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 February 11, 2017** January 13, 2017

W I L E F O R D G R E N W O D

Military NAVY Health Benefits MARINES Salary & Tuition AIR FORCE ASVAB ARMY National Guard Coast Guard Health Benefits Salary & Tuition ASVAB Interview Process Boot Camp Service Commitment

On a piece of paper write your name at the top and answer these questions: #1 What was 1 thing you learned today? #2 What is one question you have about life after high school?

Moore Public Schools Career Guidance Program Jennifer Greenwood Career Specialist Southmoore High School Counseling Center & Westmoore High School C3 Micah Willeford Career Specialist Moore High School Freshman Office & Southmoore High School Counseling Center