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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019

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Agenda

 Career Trends  Do What You Are  Pathway Options  Career Training  Choosing Colleges  College Application Components  Financial Aid - Money Money Money

Weekly Earnings and Unemployment Rates: Based on Education Level in 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016

Career Trends Employment Outlook 2015-2020



Decline

 Office and Administrative (-4,759)  Manufacturing and Production (-1,609)  Construction and Extraction (-497)  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and

Media (-151)

 Legal (-109)  Installation and Maintenance (-40)

Source: Future Jobs Report – World Economic Forum

 Growth

 Business and Financial Operations

(+492)

 Management (+416)  Computer and Mathematical (+405)  Architecture and Engineering (+339)  Sales and Related (+303)  Education and Training (+66)

What does this mean for the

• ccupation outlook?

65% of all jobs available in 2030 do not exist yet

 5 High Growth Jobs Of The Next

Decade That Do Not Yet Exist

 Urban Farmers  Neuro-Implant Technicians  Virtual Reality Experience

Designers

 Smart-Home Expert/Handyman  Professional Tribers

Source: Institute for Educational Advancement  Top 5 Ways To Prepare For A

Career That Does Not Yet Exist

 Find a skill that you enjoy and let it

evolve

 Be flexible, be open, be

innovative, be well-rounded

 Be willing to learn new things

• everyday. Read a lot

 Challenge yourself  Go beyond the job – keep

adapting and learning new skills

Self Assessment

• Formulating career goals starts with

identifying skills, abilities, strengths and interests.

• Discover what careers line up with

your uniqueness.

• Identify your pathway!
• Comparison is the thief of joy,

remember your journey is unique and will get you to a career you will enjoy.

Do What You Are - Personality Assessment

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 Learn about your personality, strengths, blind spots, and

more about you

 Careers and Majors that align with your personality  Log into Family Connection: Student number/ password

Birthday (MMDDYYYY)

 About Me – Tab  Under “My Assessments”  Answer each question honestly  Pick the one that is “most like you right now”

to gain the most accurate personality type

Post-Secondary Options

 College

 Four year college/university or two year community college

 Military (enlistment, ROTC program, military academy)

 Your counselor can provide more information about military

academy application process

 Gap year programs (delay enrollment to college to

volunteer)

 Workforce  Continued…..

Opportunities Book Page 3

Post-Secondary Options Career Training- certificate/license

 Apprenticeships - on the job training and theoretical classroom instruction

 Earning hours of experience for state tests (as applicable)  Paid while learning $$$  13,000 registered VA apprentices  Job placement

 Trade Schools

 Hands on instruction in classroom setting  Tuition $$$  Possible job placement  Preparation for state tests (as applicable)  Ex. NOVA Certification Program

 Do What You Are - personality assessment

College: Two Year vs. Four Year

Two-year/Community College Four-year College/University Associates degree/certificate programs Bachelor’s degree All applicants admitted Competitive/Selective admissions Placement Test (English/Math) Results determine course placement SAT/ACT Lower costs Costs include tuition/room/board/fees Smaller Class Sizes On-campus living Flexible Schedule (ex. Working) Distance/Travel from home Transfer agreements with public four- year schools (Start as a Junior) Opportunity to advance to graduate programs

Choosing a College/University: Factors to Consider

Opportunities Book Page 5

Applying to College?

 Application Components

1.

Main Application: via website, Common App, or Coalition fees, deadlines, and essays

2.

Transcripts

3.

Letters of Recommendation

4.

Standardized Test Scores

1.

Recommend taking the SATs or ACTs at least once during spring Junior year

Opportunities Book Page 9

Paying for College

 Consider cost of attendance for the college(s) to which you are applying  Fill out the FAFSA with your parent(s)/guardian(s) - FREE APPLICATION

 FAFSA becomes available October 1st, 2018  Uses prior prior year’s tax information to determine financial eligibility  Colleges may not be able to award scholarships/financial aid without your

FAFSA information

 Scholarships

 Listed on Family Connection

 Loans

 Federal or Private Opportunities Book Pages 11-21

COSTS VA Public College Tuition 2016- 2017

Books not included!

Source: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia SCHEV

Opportunities Book Page 28

What to do NOW?

 Use hand out for important information  Complete “Do What You Are” by 3:00pm on Monday, January 22nd

 Identify a career that interests you  Research how you can get to this career

 Take SAT/ACT in the spring  Use SuperMatch to identify possible college options  Research/participate in summer enrichment possibilities  Athletes should register for the NCAA Clearinghouse  Always strive for best academic performance