1. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 1 Free Powerpoint Templates Why take a world language?

2. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 2 TO GET INTO COLLEGE Most colleges have a world language requirement for acceptance or graduation. Typical language requirements to enter are a minimum of 2 years of the same language at the high school level. However, bear in mind that this is a minimum requirement for application. Most students who are accepted have a minimum of 3-4 years of the same language at the high school level!

3. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 3 " Free (FREE!) college credit The UW system, in addition to many other private and public universities and colleges, offer what is called RETROACTIVE CREDITS. Retroactive credits are earned by taking a “placement test” in the spring at the college you will be attending. The test determines your language ability and in what level course you will be placed. You then take 1 semester of the level you placed into. If you get a “B” or better in that class, you then receive credit for that class and all the courses below it. Typically our students earn between 9-16 FREE credits this way. What a savings!!The UW system, in addition to many other private and public universities and colleges, offer what is called RETROACTIVE CREDITS. Retroactive credits are earned by taking a “placement test” in the spring at the college you will be attending. The test determines your language ability and in what level course you will be placed. You then take 1 semester of the level you placed into. If you get a “B” or better in that class, you then receive credit for that class and all the courses below it. Typically our students earn between 9-16 FREE credits this way. What a savings!!

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5. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 5 AP Spanish Another alternative is to take the Advanced Placement (AP) test. The AP test allows you to earn college credit without taking any class in college. How many credits you get depends on the college you attend and your score, but it could be up to the equivalent of an entire college class.

6. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 6 ● ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. World languages can help you land your dream job!World languages can help you land your dream job! There are MANY jobs which use a second language. For instance, did you know that for medical research, you will need French?There are MANY jobs which use a second language. For instance, did you know that for medical research, you will need French? Are you interested in: agriculture, business, medical research, dentistry, nursing, customer service, mechanics, engineering, tourism, law, finance? A second language may be necessary!Are you interested in: agriculture, business, medical research, dentistry, nursing, customer service, mechanics, engineering, tourism, law, finance? A second language may be necessary! Flexibility: Many employers want employees who have a variety of skills.Flexibility: Many employers want employees who have a variety of skills. Marketability: Knowing another language can help YOU get a job when other applicants don’t have that skill.Marketability: Knowing another language can help YOU get a job when other applicants don’t have that skill.

7. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Career fields that use Spanish Corporate industry (national, international companies) (Runzheimer’s, for example) Private industry (family-owned, local businesses) Factories (food processing, automotive, manufacturing, paper) Agriculture (family and corporate farms) Marketing and Retail (advertisers, online and paper-based, Publishing media (television, radio, newspapers, magazines, websites, ads, books, interactive software) Health care (doctors, nurses, CNAs, psycho therapists) Criminal justice (police, attorneys, corrections officers)

8. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 8 More career fields that use Spanish Social services (DMV, postal service, local and state government)Social services (DMV, postal service, local and state government) Engineering (design, production, and distribution of products to local and foreign businesses)Engineering (design, production, and distribution of products to local and foreign businesses) Education (teaching, counseling, paraprofessionals)Education (teaching, counseling, paraprofessionals) Retail (grocery, department, shoe, telecommunications, electronics, fashion, etc.)Retail (grocery, department, shoe, telecommunications, electronics, fashion, etc.) Repair (home improvement, auto parts, body shops, plumbers, electriciansRepair (home improvement, auto parts, body shops, plumbers, electricians

9. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Some current Employment opportunities with Spanish WEM Automation group- New Berlin WI Service Technician General Position Description: The position requires an education generally equivalent to an associate degree in electronics technology plus three to five years of experience in commissioning and troubleshooting automation process controls. Ability to speak a foreign language such as Spanish or Chinese is a plus. Domestic travel and occasional international travel is required for this position.

10. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Some current Employment opportunities with Spanish Runzheimer International- Waterford, WI 1/19/2012 Customer Support Specialist Required Experience Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field 4+ years of experience in a Customer Support environment and/or process improvement experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills - fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

11. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 11 Some current Employment opportunities with Spanish ECOLAB- Platteville WI- Account Manager Basic Qualifications: * BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field, or equivalent experience. * 2 years experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing industries OR 2 years experience in technical sales into manufacturing environments required Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred

12. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 12 Testimonials -“Retro credits! I got one whole semester of college for free, and I just got an amazing internship because of my background in Spanish!” –Sara, age 20, studying Spanish and Pre-Law at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh It makes you more marketable for original job placement, especially in education.” –Shane, age 21, studying Athletic Training at UniversityIt makes you more marketable for original job placement, especially in education.” –Shane, age 21, studying Athletic Training at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire of Wisconsin - Eau Claire » (Former WUHS student)

13. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 13 More testimonials My Spanish minor gave me an edge when I applied to the college of nursing! I’ve gotten to be able to speak to patients who don't speak any English and I'm positive it will help me get a job after I graduate.” –Haley, age 21, studying Nursing at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh -“My Spanish minor gave me an edge when I applied to the college of nursing! I’ve gotten to be able to speak to patients who don't speak any English and I'm positive it will help me get a job after I graduate.” –Haley, age 21, studying Nursing at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

14. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 14 More testimonials “Spanish will be useful for my marketability as an educator or as any career. Foremost, this is because Spanish is widely spoken. Also because learning one foreign language increases your skill at acquiring more languages. And because just learning another language makes you more adept at dealing with ESL individuals. It's basically assumed that you have four years of foreign language when you apply to colleges. If I hadn't had four years, I would've had to take a foreign language to graduate. That's becoming a more and more popular practice at colleges, from what I gather. Better just to do it in high school!” –Michelle, age 20, studying Secondary Education at The College of William and Mary Education at The College of William and Mary (Former WUHS student) (Former WUHS student)

15. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 15 TRAVEL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. ● Learning a world language can make travel more rewarding by providing a deeper experience in and appreciation for another culture. Travel opportunities may also be available in high school!