Exploring Career Options Pu5ng the Pieces Together. College 101 & Careers. Objec1ve. Explore career options. Learn about post-secondary options

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1 College 101 & Careers Sal Barrera Academic Counselor Marque Willis Academic Counselor Objec1ve Explore career options Learn about post-secondary options Obtain an overview of California Colleges Exploring Career Options Pu5ng the Pieces Together Are you prepared to guide your child? 1

2 Exploring Career Options Interest Planning Goals Skills Salary Preparation Education Career Exploration in Middle School Matters Self- interest Knowing interest guides choices Build Intrinsic mo1va1on A connec1on point It is Fun! Pathways 2

3 California 15 Industry Sectors Agriculture & Natural Resources Engineering & Design Fashion & Interior Design Energy & U:li:es Arts, Media, & Entertainment Educa:on, Child Development, & Family Services Building Trades & Construc:on Finance & Business Health Science & Medical Technology Hospitality, Tourism & Recrea:on Informa:on Technology Manufacturing & Product Development Marke:ng, Sales, & Service Public Services Transporta:on Preparation for career pathway Core skills and knowledge sets Interest Assessement (RIASEC) Define success Career explora:on is a process and career pathways can change. E x p o s u r e Career Opportunities Mentoring Volunteering Informa:onal interviews Job Shadowing Service Learning College Tours Camps! 3

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5 Resources These Internet sites can provide career informa:on and were used in this presenta:on. your- future.org hop://statecenter.com/ industrysectors hop:// quiz/ College 101 = Let s talk! Why is it important to begin to prepare your student for college now? What are some things that students can do to start to prepare for college? 5

6 Post- Secondary Op1ons Career & Tech Educa1on Community College 4 Year Universi1es / Colleges Career & Tech Educa:on Community Colleges CSU s UC s Private Colleges Career & Technical Educa1on (CTE) ü Hundreds of programs in CA ü Available at California Community Colleges and private, voca:onal/technical schools. ü Increased job stability and advancement opportuni:es ü Having a strong academic background ü Most programs are 1-3 years long UC Berkeley, California Community Colleges (CCC) ü Transfer Op:ons (TAG) Assist. org ü English & Math Assessment Test ü Offer Career & Technical Training ü 2.0 a- g GPA needed to receive Cal- Grants IVC 6

7 Private/Independent Colleges & Universi1es ü Requirements and Deadlines will VARY ü Provide large scholarship/ financial aid packages ü Smaller class size and faster gradua:on rates ü Target students that are of good academic standing and in line with the school mission Path to UC/CSU Admissions The Requirements Subject a- g Scholarship Grades Examina1on SAT/ACT Personal Statement Only for UC Subject a- g Requirements 15 courses History Lab Science 2 years minimum 2 years minimum English Language other than 4 years minimum English Mathema:cs 2 years minimum 3 years minimum Visual/Performing Art 4 years Recommended 1 year required Star:ng with Algebra College Prep Elec:ves 1 year required 7

8 California State University (CSU) ü 2.0 GPA minimum ü a- g courses ü C or beher ü SAT/ACT ü Impacted Campuses will have stricter requirements SDSU IV Campus University of California (UC) ü 10 campuses in CA only 9 open for undergraduates ü 3.0 GPA minimum ü a- g courses ( C or +) ü SAT/ACT with wri:ng ü Personal Statement & Extracurriculars UC Comprehensive Review Using a process called comprehensive review, evaluators look beyond test scores and grades to evaluate applicants' academic achievements in light of the opportunities available to them and the capacity each student demonstrates to contribute to the intellectual life of the campus. 8

9 a- g requirements Things to keep in mind for UC eligibility 11 of the 15 courses must be completed by the end of 11 th Must be completed with grade C or higher Comple:ng more than the minimum 15 courses makes students more compe::ve SJUSD Gradua:on requirements align with CSU/UC Examina1on Requirement 3 Hour Exams SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment plus Wri:ng PSAT is a prac:ce exam SJUSD students take in 10 th grade 2012 UC Berkeley, Center for Educa:onal Partnerships Personal Statement Two prompts Describe the World You Come From Personal Achievement Word limits 1,000 Word Limit Choice to allocate word count, but the shortest should be no less than 250 words 9

10 Questions? Resources UC Doorways A-G Course List Search Online Transfer Information System and Search by Majors College and Career Planning UC Admission Information CSU Admission Information Career Technical Education (CTE) 10