You’re Out of High School Now What?

What do you want to do with your life? What are your goals?

Make a list of what you want to accomplish? Keep it simple – Only 4 or 5 things. Career Family Life Style Money

What kind of job do you want? Is there a particular job you’re interested in? What sorts of things do you like to do? What hobbies do you enjoy? Is there a demand for workers in the field?

Now that you have chosen a job: What type of training do you need? College? Vocational Training? Special Job Specific Training? Example: Would you need four years of college to be a truck driver?

Where will you get your training? How do you choose the right school? Consider: Location, Programs Offered, Quality, Cost, Time, Availability, Degrees and Cerftifications, Post Training Support

Now that you’ve determined the training you need What will it cost? Tuition, Books, Room & Board, Fees, etc. How will you pay for it? Grants, Scholarships, Work Study, Part Time Job, Student Loans,

Needed in your portfolio Future Goals Career choice worksheet Name of the college/school you will attend College/school expenses worksheet Financing college worksheet Degrees and certifications earned