Choosing a career: develop an action plan Carolyn Donelan, Ph.D. Lead flight director challenger Learning center of richland one
Choosing a career: develop an action plan Short term (six months to three years) Freshman Maintain grades (and good attendance) Take honors and AP courses Don’t wait until your last two years Meet guidance counselor Have a plan for electives Get involved Sports? Clubs? Community? https://stemstudy.com/high-school-timeline/ https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506
Choosing a career: develop an action plan Short term (six months to three years) Sophomore Take Algebra I and II And plan to take geometry, chemistry, and physics before you graduate Job shadowing, etc., over the summer if you can Standardized tests Should you take SAT or ACT? Talk to your guidance counselor https://stemstudy.com/high-school-timeline/ https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506
Choosing a career: develop an action plan Short term (six months to three years) Junior Research financial aid opportunities Job shadowing (or job) over the summer, if you can Standardized tests? Visit a college, if you are considering college Make sure you are on track to graduate https://stemstudy.com/high-school-timeline/ https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506
Choosing a career: develop an action plan Short term (six months to three years) Senior Fill out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Apply for scholarships Submit applications for college or jobs Portfolio Transcript, resume, projects (STEM Premier or LinkedIn) https://stemstudy.com/high-school-timeline/ https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506
Choosing a career: develop an action plan Long term (three to five years) What happens after high school? Job? Technical school? College? https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506