Presenters: Ms. Ashley Butler and Ms. Lisa Roth Ewing High School Guidance Department
The high school years are a time when students get to know themselves and start planning for the future Some arrive in high school with a clear career goal (nurse, teacher, physical therapist, accountant, etc.) Some have a vague idea of the type of work they would like to do in the future (business, computers, social services, etc.) Others don t have any idea of what type work they would like to do
Whether they start out with a career goal or not, students often change their thoughts about careers during high school As they mature, and learn more about themselves and the world around them, adolescents ideas grow and evolve It is helpful to have formulated some postgraduation goals by the end of junior year
Students may wonder: What careers fit my personality, interests, values and skills? What careers are available? What do people in various jobs actually do on the job? The Ewing High School Guidance Department provides assistance and resources for career exploration and planning
Determine your interests, skills, abilities, and values Use self-assessment tools Career Interest Inventories in Naviance Family Connection Cluster Finder Career Interest Profiler Research Careers Use Naviance Family Connection Explore Careers and Clusters Road Trip Nation Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ O*NET Online http://www.onetonline.org/
Do research Education, skills, and knowledge needed Tasks of the job Salary Employment outlook Talk to people in the field Questions to ask: What do you do on a typical day at work? How did you get your present job? What do you like most and least about your job/career? How should I prepare for job like this? Is there room for advancement? What is your advice for someone considering a career in this field? Job shadow for a day
Take classes at EHS related to career interest Senior Experience at EHS Get a job or internship Requirements 100 credits by end of 11 th grade 2.0 cumulative GPA No OSS or level 3 or 4 discipline incidents during previous semester No NCA for any class during previous semester Participate in extracurricular activities and clubs related to field (http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us/domain/73)
Mercer County Vo-Tech programs (www.mcts.edu) Architectural/Engineering Design, Automotive Collision Technology, Diesel Technology, Baking & Dining Services, Culinary Arts, Business Office Applications &Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Criminal Science, Electrical Construction, Graphic Arts, Health Occupations, Health & Childcare, HVAC Technology, Landscape Maintenance & Design MCCC Career Prep (12 th ) Earn up to 13 college credits tuition-free Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary & Pastry Arts, Dance, Exercise Science, Pre-Engineering, Fire Science, Business Studies, Hospitality Management, Radio & TV Production, Photography, Theatre
In Demand Careers Health Related Careers Dental assistant/hygienist, medical assistant, pharmacist, physical therapist, radiologic technologist, registered nurse, veterinary technologist, home health aides High-Tech/Computer Careers Computer software engineer, computer systems manager, database administrator, network systems analyst, information security analyst Service Related Careers Financial advisor, fitness trainer, mental health counselor, public relations specialist, secretary, social worker Other Hot Careers Accountant, automotive technician, construction manager, electrician, paralegal, plumber, interpreters/translators Current Fastest Growing Career Fields Healthcare STEM Careers Green Careers
Technology/Trade School Hands on experience Short term training Check licensing and accreditation Community College Certificate programs Associate s degrees Less expensive than four-year colleges Transfer to four year college to complete last two years of Bachelor s Degree studies
Four-Year Colleges & Universities Bachelor s degree Can be expensive Look at each college s high school course requirements More selective & based on: High school GPA & coursework (transcript) SAT or ACT scores Letters of recommendation Admissions essays Extracurricular activities Service Special Skills or Talents Use Naviance college search tools SuperMatch College Search & College Search Visit college campuses and do official tour
If you want to play for a Division I or II school, you must register with NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of your junior year Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to check requirements and approved EHS courses Approved courses are mainly Level 1 and higher Division IIIhttp://www.ncaa.org/about?division=d3
Apprenticeships Skilled trades Hands on training Applicants with vocational training and/or job experience have an advantage Military 4 major branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Additional options: National Guard, Coast Guard, Reserves ROTC programs ASVAB testing Military academies AmeriCorps (www.americorps.gov) AmeriCorps National Service Program Learn work skills through intensive service positions Earn money for education
Networking Prepare a resume Naviance tool Look online and in the newspaper for classified section Be prepared for an interview Dress appropriately, be on time, know something about the business or company Periodically contact business you have applied to and let them know you are still interested
Resources for each grade College and career handbooks and presentations College Visits, Fairs, & Open Houses Curriculum Guide Financial Aid Resources NJSTARS NCAA Eligibility Guide Scholarships Upcoming Events
Naviance Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/ewing Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ O*NET Online http://www.onetonline.org/ National Career Development Association http://www.ncda.org/aws/ncda/pt/sp/resources#list_resources_ all-r117-ncda NJ DOE Career & Technical Education Resources http://www.nj.gov/education/cte/resources/tools/exploration.htm Mapping Your Future www.mappingyourfuture.org College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/ National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/