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South Central Career Navigator Program
Cameron Macht
DEED Labor Market Information Office Regional Analysis & Outreach www.mn.gov/deed/data/ February 2018
South Central Career Navigator Program Cameron Macht DEED Labor - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
South Central Career Navigator Program Cameron Macht DEED Labor - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
South Central Career Navigator Program Cameron Macht DEED Labor Market Information Office Regional Analysis & Outreach www.mn.gov/deed/data/ February 2018 How many of you know exactly what job you want after you graduate from high
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How many of you want to make money after you graduate from high school?
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How many of you are planning to attend college? Which college? How much will that cost?
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www.ohe.state.mn.us
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Preparing for your career
- Over half of all jobs can be started with a
high school diploma or less
- Just over 1/3rd
require college
- Education can be
a very worthwhile investment
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www.mn.gov/deed/data/
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Trial and Error
- Some people know exactly what they want to do,
- ther people have no idea…
- Unlike many decisions in your life, choosing a career
will determine many outcomes for your ENTIRE LIFE
- For those who go to college, your choice of major
matters – different programs lead to different jobs that earn different amounts of money
- Choosing what type of job you want to work effects
much more than just how much money you make
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Steps you can take right now
- Career planning is serious business
– Take advantage of people who want to help, including: parents, friends, teachers, school counselors, etc. – Career information is everywhere!
- 1. Ask people about their jobs! Listen and try to picture
yourself doing what they do. Some will interest you and others won’t, the only way to find out is to get as much information as possible
- 2. Learn what occupations are in demand. If the job
you are interested in isn’t a realistic possibility, consider similar jobs that you would enjoy
- 3. Find out if you need college to get the job you want.
Not all great jobs need college, but if the job you are interested in does, you need to know
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How many of you know where you want to live after you graduate from high school?
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