Career Preparation Educational & Training Options Written by Randall Brown

5 AREAS Middle School Options Middle School Options High School Options High School Options Specialized HS Training Opportunities Specialized HS Training Opportunities Post Secondary Opportunities Post Secondary Opportunities Continuing Education Continuing Education

Middle School Education Do well in all classes Do well in all classes Join clubs/Play Sports Join clubs/Play Sports Visit people who do the career you are interested in. JOB SHADOWING. Visit people who do the career you are interested in. JOB SHADOWING. Do volunteer work in the summer. Do volunteer work in the summer. Church mission trips Church mission trips

High School Options Regular classes Regular classes Advanced Classes (Honors & AP) Advanced Classes (Honors & AP) Electives Electives CTAE—Classes, Clubs & Career Training CTAE—Classes, Clubs & Career Training Fine Arts (music, art, dance, etc.) Fine Arts (music, art, dance, etc.) World Languages—required for college World Languages—required for college 28 Units to Graduate—32 Units Possible

CTSO’s Career, Technical Student Organizations

Specialized Options for High School Certification Course or Program Certification Course or Program Ex. Microsoft Office Certifications, A+, Certified Nursing Assistant, First Responder, etc. Ex. Microsoft Office Certifications, A+, Certified Nursing Assistant, First Responder, etc. Internship Internship Work-Based Learning OPPORTUNITIES Work-Based Learning OPPORTUNITIES Cooperative Program (Co-op)—CBE,ME,etc Cooperative Program (Co-op)—CBE,ME,etc Youth Apprenticeship Program (Y.A.P.) Youth Apprenticeship Program (Y.A.P.) Virtual and Distance Learning Virtual and Distance Learning

Post-Secondary Options (After HS) Straight to Career-- OJT Straight to Career-- OJT Military Service Military Service Associate’s Degree— normally 2 yrs Associate’s Degree— normally 2 yrs Bachelor’s Degree— normally 4-5 yrs Bachelor’s Degree— normally 4-5 yrs Post-graduate Degrees Post-graduate Degrees Master’s Master’s Doctoral— PhD Doctoral— PhD Professional— Dr., Lawyer, etc Professional— Dr., Lawyer, etc

Continuing Education (Lifelong Learning) Often required to keep your job or advance in your career Join Professional Organizations (clubs) Join Professional Organizations (clubs) Attend Career-related conferences and conventions Attend Career-related conferences and conventions Read books / magazines about your career area Read books / magazines about your career area Continuing Ed classes to keep up/learn new skills Continuing Ed classes to keep up/learn new skills Use the Internet to look up stuff to make you better at your job Use the Internet to look up stuff to make you better at your job

Questions I have to answer? What education & training does my career goal require? What education & training does my career goal require? Where can I get needed Education & Training? Where can I get needed Education & Training? How will I pay for it? How will I pay for it? What will I do if I can’t get the training? What will I do if I can’t get the training?

ASSESSMENT This assessment may be used with or without a student response system (CPS or other “clicker” systems) This assessment may be used with or without a student response system (CPS or other “clicker” systems)

1) Career preparation can start as early as Middle School. A-True A-True B-False B-False

2) Career preparation can only be achieved by taking the classes you need. A-True A-True B-False B-False

3) These can be best described as ____ A-CTAE’s A-CTAE’s B-CTSO’s B-CTSO’s C-Post-Secondary Options C-Post-Secondary Options D-Professional Organizations D-Professional Organizations

4) Youth Apprenticeship is considered a(n) _____ A-Post-secondary Option A-Post-secondary Option B-Post-graduate option B-Post-graduate option C-Work-based Learning opportunity C-Work-based Learning opportunity D-Job shadowing opportunity D-Job shadowing opportunity

5) OJT, Military, College A-Career Preparation A-Career Preparation B-Post-secondary education & training B-Post-secondary education & training C-Create opportunities for the future C-Create opportunities for the future D-All of the above D-All of the above

6) College Degree that usually takes 4 years to complete A-Associate’s Degree A-Associate’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree C-Master’s Degree C-Master’s Degree D-Doctoral Degree D-Doctoral Degree E-Professional Degree E-Professional Degree

7) College Degree that usually takes 2 years to complete A-Associate’s Degree A-Associate’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree C-Master’s Degree C-Master’s Degree D-Doctoral Degree D-Doctoral Degree E-Professional Degree E-Professional Degree

8) College Degree that usually takes 1-3 years to complete after a 4-year degree. A-Associate’s Degree A-Associate’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree C-Master’s Degree C-Master’s Degree D-Doctoral Degree D-Doctoral Degree E-Professional Degree E-Professional Degree

9) College Degree needed to become a Doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or other licensed professional. A-Associate’s Degree A-Associate’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree C-Master’s Degree C-Master’s Degree D-Doctoral Degree D-Doctoral Degree E-Professional Degree E-Professional Degree

10) Highest college degree one can earn. A-Associate’s Degree A-Associate’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree B-Bachelor’s Degree C-Master’s Degree C-Master’s Degree D-Doctoral Degree D-Doctoral Degree E-Professional Degree E-Professional Degree