POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS Careers 8

Post High School Options  University  Community College  Technical College  Apprenticeship  Military Service  Work Force

University / College  Bachelor of Arts  Bachelor of Science  4-5 years to complete  Public and Private  U.S. and abroad  Focused on well-rounded education

Community College  Associate Degree  Transfer to a University  One semester – 2 years  Can ease transition to college  Credits usually cost less

Technical College  Associate Degree (usu. 2 years)  Diploma (usu. 1-2 years)  Certificate (usu. 6 months – 1 year)  Transfer to a University  Generally more hands-on  Focused on a specific career – can be fast paced

Apprenticeship  Formalized training for highly skilled trade workers such as electricians, carpenters, and plumbers  Combination of on the job training and classroom training, usually facilitated by unions, employers, technical schools, and government agencies

U.S. Military Service  Army  Navy  Air Force  Marine Corps  Coast Guard  National Guard

Work Force  Earnings potential – now vs. later  Job search process  Finding available jobs  Applying for jobs – application, resume, cover letter  Interviewing for jobs  On the job training  Work ethic & skills

Why Go to College? - Demand  For more information on the outlook for specific careers, visit the WISCareers website. Jobs that require degrees beyond high school Jobs that don’t require degrees beyond high school Growing Shrinking