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NCHS JUNIORS

The Time is Here….Class of 2020

CCRC

College & Career

Resource Center

Post-High School Counselor The other Mrs. Hawkins

College & Career Resource Center: first door in the JUNIOR hallway. Website: https://www.unit5.org/domain/3223 Availability: No appointments needed. Drop in. Check my door for info.

POST SECONDARY OPTIONS CHOOSE ONE: _____ Straight to Work Force _____ Certificate Program or Apprenticeship _____ Technical or Trade School _____ College _____ Military _____ GAP Year

“Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.”

A Little Math: Avg Work Day: 8 hours Avg Work Week: 5 days (40 hours) Avg Hours a Year: 40 hrs (x 52 wks=2080 hrs) Avg Years Working: approx 40 years (x 2080 = …) Equals: a lot of time--I’m TIRED!

Direct to Workforce, Certificate, Apprenticeship

Work: average salary--- $27,000 Things to consider: Health Insurance Plans, Retirement Plans, Room for Advancement Learn about your field- No “General Studies” Certificate Program: average salary---$40,000 (Certificate Salary) Apprenticeship- Earn while you learn! ---$50,000 (Apprentice Programs) Things to consider: Stable Employment, Benefits, Pay for Additional Schooling, Independent Contractor vs. Employee

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Choosing A College...but first ask:

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Why am I going/not going to college in the first place? 2. How does the college fit my expectations? Can I get in? Can I get out? Can I pay for it? 3. What will I bring to the college community? 4. What kinds of people and places do I usually choose to be around?

College Education After High School

Undergraduate Admissions

Associate’s Degree: typically 2 years General Studies: Avg Salary---$43,000 Bachelor's Degree: typically 4 years General Studies + Major/Minor Studies: Avg Salary---$61,000 Master’s Degree: typically 2 more years after your Bachelor’s: Avg Salary---$73,000 Doctoral Degree: Varies, but typically 4 years after your Bachelor’s (Not just MD): Avg Salary---$91,000

“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.”

Frank Sachs

MILITARY

ENLIST or RESERVES

More Military Options...

National Guard and/or ROTC while attending college!

GAP YEAR

Not ready for the next step? Gap Year Options: Work, Volunteer, Travel, Mission Trip Attend A GAP YEAR Fair!

ARE YOU

Career or College READY?

Students are Career Ready if they have identified a career interest and meet two of the behavioral and experiential benchmarks listed. In addition, students entering the military upon graduation must meet the passing scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for each branch of the military.

Career Cluster Identified and two or more of the following benchmarks: ◻ 90% Attendance ◻ 25 hours of Community Service ◻ Workplace Learning Experience ◻ Industry Credential ◻ Dual Credit Career Pathway Course ◻ Two or more organized Co-Curricular activities

Academic Indicators:

GPA 3.8 out of 5.0 and one or more of the following academic indicators: ◻ Advanced Placement Exam (3+) ◻ Advanced Placement Course (A, B or C) ◻ Dual Credit College English and/or Math (A, B or C) ◻ College Developmental/Remedial English and/or Math (A, B,C) ◻ Algebra II (A, B or C) Standardized Testing Benchmarks (minimum score) ◻ SAT Exam: Math (530) Reading and Writing (480) ◻ ACT Exam: English (18) Reading (22) Science (23) Math (22) ◻ College Readiness Placement Assessment (determined by post-secondary institution) Additional Factors that Contribute to College Success: Earning As, Bs, Cs; FAFSA Completion; Enrollment in career pathway course sequence; College Academic Advising; Participation in College Bound Bridge Programs; Senior year math class; Completion of a math class after Algebra II

COLLEGE READY

Not Sure What to Do? INTEREST INVENTORIES are a START!

https://www.ilcollege2career.com/#/ https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/careers/interest-assessment.aspx www.careercruising.com---MATCHMAKER https://normalcommunity.mymajors.com/ https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch---VIRTUAL TOURS OF CAMPUSES

GO TO “My Saved Clusters” In Career Cruising and keep it updated. This is how I find and invite you!

FREE Practice ACT or SAT

Monday, January 21 at Sylvan 24 seats remaining…. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR

Information Tech (IT) State Farm Summer Internship

Meeting January 30 during lunch hours Sign up today with me or in Counseling Office

Lunch & Learn Public Relations and Communications

What is Public Relations and What Can You Do With It? Any interest in Event Planning? Designing Social Media? Graphic Design? Writing? Blogging?

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019

IMC ISU’s Students from PRSSA here to tell you! Sign up in CCRC!

World of MATH & Careers

ISU’s Dr. S. Chebolu 2nd hour February 5 Senior Cafe

Lunch & Learn Radiography

X-Ray Programs Education and Career Path Identified Job Shadowing Opportunities @ Ft. Jesse Imaging

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 IMC

Presented by Fort Jesse Imaging and Heartland Community College

“CHAT WITH THE TROOPS”

Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy February 15, March 15 9:30 IMC ALL STUDENTS WELCOMED!

3rd CAREER CONNECTIONS EVENT

Education and Training Symposium

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00-1:30 Heartland Community College MEET with Current Students in College, Current Student Teachers, Current Teachers

Sign up with me in CCRC or today after the presentation.

COLLEGE & CAREER 101 NIGHT

FEBRUARY 21st 7:00 pm NCHS AUDITORIUM

For JUNIORS and PARENTS

first annual NCHS College & Career Fair

Friday, March 1st, class periods 1,2,3 NCHS Auditorium, Fish Bowl, IMC

Many Colleges, Tech Schools, Military, Laborers Union

free SAT all juniors

Tuesday, April 9th

NCHS

Graduation Requirement

COUNSELORS will register with you...there’s nothing you have to do at this time.

American Legion Auxiliary ILLINI Girls State

What is it? Simulation of IL government procedures with 2 fictional parties having caucus, primary and general elections and participate in a party convention. Where is it? EIU, Charleston, IL When? June 16-22, 2019 How much does it cost? Cost is paid by our local American Legion. See Mrs. Hawkins in CCRC for application (looks good on applications)

ILLINOIS Boys State

A week that shapes a lifetime...

Who is eligible? Males who completed their junior year. What is it? Weeklong government simulation. What do you do? Participate in your primaries, elections and assemblies, sports, broadcasting, lobbying, learning leadership skills, enhancing college applications. Where is it held? EIU, Charleston, IL When is it? June 8-14 How much does it cost? Our local American Legion covers cost! See Mrs. Hawkins in CCRC for application

COLLEGE & CAREER Resource Center

Never Miss Out!

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Again...the target

A Viable Post-Secondary Plan for Each Graduate