GET REAL ABOUT CAREERS Or, What They Didn’t Tell You In Kindergarten

Old Model- Go to 4 year College, Get a good job. Is this true??? 70% of the jobs created in the next decade will require education beyond high school BUT only 20% of them will require a 4 year degree. 70% of the jobs created in the next decade will require education beyond high school BUT only 20% of them will require a 4 year degree. (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (U.S. Dept. of Labor) ) 25% of 4 year college graduates work in jobs that do not require a 4 year degree. ) 25% of 4 year college graduates work in jobs that do not require a 4 year degree. (U.S. Census Report) (U.S. Census Report)

Results of the Old Model “ “The percentage of College- Educated Workers in High School Jobs in 1995 is 30%.” (Dr. Ken Gray, Other Ways To Win, 1995) I In 1998, 20% of the entering students at Pennsylvania College of Technology already had earned a bachelors degree. (personal communication) The average student loan debt upon graduation is between $20,000 and $30,000.

Four Year College Facts “Of those students with a C average in high school who enroll in a 4-year college, only 8% complete a bachelors degree.” “Of those students with a C average in high school who enroll in a 4-year college, only 8% complete a bachelors degree.” AND AND “Of those students with a A average in high school who enroll in a 4-year college, only 54% complete a bachelors degree.” (Dr. Ken Gray, Other Ways To Win, 1995) “Of those students with a A average in high school who enroll in a 4-year college, only 54% complete a bachelors degree.” (Dr. Ken Gray, Other Ways To Win, 1995)

Career Facts 7 job changes throughout career 7 job changes throughout career 80% of ALL jobs require education beyond high school 80% of ALL jobs require education beyond high school Skilled non-bachelors degree jobs are almost 50% of all jobs Skilled non-bachelors degree jobs are almost 50% of all jobs Trades people will always be in demand! Trades people will always be in demand!

So…… Look at what’s best for you "By the year 2000, high skill technicians with at least two years of postsecondary education will, on the average, make more than all four-year college graduates except those in high level professional jobs like doctors and lawyers." "By the year 2000, high skill technicians with at least two years of postsecondary education will, on the average, make more than all four-year college graduates except those in high level professional jobs like doctors and lawyers." “For this generation, demonstrating skills, not degrees, count in competing for high-wage jobs.” “For this generation, demonstrating skills, not degrees, count in competing for high-wage jobs.”

Ten Occupations Expected to Grow In Pennsylvania Network systems\Data Communication Analysts Network systems\Data Communication Analysts Applications Engineers Applications Engineers Home Health Aides Home Health Aides Systems Engineers Systems Engineers Veterinary Technicians Veterinary Technicians Dental Hygienists Dental Hygienists Database Administrators Database Administrators EMTs & Paramedics EMTs & Paramedics Physician Assistants Physician Assistants Welders,Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Welders,Cutters, Solderers & Brazers (PA Career Guide) (PA Career Guide)

Local Facts- Northumberland County Per Capita Personal Income- $29,000 Per Capita Personal Income- $29,000 Median Household Income- $31,314 Median Household Income- $31,314 Unemployment Rate- Aug. 2009, 10.2% Unemployment Rate- Aug. 2009, 10.2%

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