Transcript 2012-2013 Future Prep

2015-2016
FUTURE PREP
Julie Austinson
Darren Couillard
Brett Ness
Eileen Strabala-Backus
FUTURE JOB TRENDS
 By 2018 nearly 70% of jobs will require more than a high school
diploma
 Job Availability by 2018 = 1:2:7
 For every 1 job requiring a professional degree (masters or PhD), there will be 2 jobs
requiring a bachelor degrees and 7 which will require a technical or trade degree
 Top Industries for employment and annual total wages paid in MN:
 Manufacturing, trade, transportation and utilities, and education and health services
OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND BY
EDUCATION
High School
Post-Secondary or
Associate’s
Bachelor’s
Master’s or PhD
Nursing Asst.
LPN and LVN
Registered Nurse
Mental Health
Counselor
Truck Driver
Vet Tech.
Sales Manager
Physical Therapist
Gen. Maint./Repair
Worker
Surgical, Lab,
RadiologyTech.
Computer
Programmer
Physician Asst.
Secretary/Office
Clerk
Telecommunic.
installer/repairer
Software Develop.
Family/Gen./Peds.
Practitioners
Correctional
Officer/Jailer
Civil
EngineeringTech.
Accountant and
Auditors
Surgeon
Fitness Trainer
Enviro. Sci and
Protect. Tech.
Medical and Health
Serv. Mgr.
Occupat. Health and
Safety Specialist
Shipping, Receiving
and Traffic Clerk
Supervis. of
Production workers
Computer Syst.
Analysis
Dentist
CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR
 Choice of major is the main driver of economic success after graduation
 There are more opportunities in MN for people with degrees that are
technical or geared towards growing sectors.
 The evidence demonstrates the importance of choosing a major with an
eye towards career paths and labor market trends in MN.
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
 On the Job Training
 Apprenticeship Programs
 Electrician, Mason, Carpenter, Baker, etc.
 Military Training
 Infantryman, Aircraft Mechanic, Combat Engineer, etc.
 Jobs requiring only short term training
 Waiter/Waitress, Retail, Telemarketing, etc.
TO ENTER CAREERS WITH ON THE JOB
TRAINING:
 Apprenticeships
 Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.
 Complete an application form and submit it with a birth certificate, school transcript, and
letters of recommendation to the labor union office or employer.
 See the following websites: constructioncareers.org
constructionpartnership.com/apprenticeships/
 Military
 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard
 Most require a high school diploma, ASVAB test, solid moral character, physical and medical
exam
 Job requiring only on-the-job training:
 The training occurs on-the-job
See the http://mncis.intocareers.org User: century Password: panthers
for more information
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
 Community and Technical Colleges and Short College Programs
 Short Training Programs in fields like Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy
Tech, Truck Driving, and Railroad Conducting
 1-2 Year Programs in fields like Nursing, Surgical Technology, Dental Assistant,
Cosmetology, Business, Paralegal, Sonography, and many others
 School options include RCTC and other Community and Technical Colleges as well
as private career schools like Minnesota School of Business, Aveda Institute,
Dunwoody, and Nova Academy
ADMISSIONS FOR COMMUNITY AND
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
 Every schools’ application process is a little different
 Most have an open admissions policy
 All require an application to be completed and copy of your high school
transcript or GED
 Admissions to some programs at the community or technical college
may be more competitive than others and have higher admissions
criteria than the general college,
 Most typically require a placement test of some sort (e.g. Accuplacer)
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
 4 or more years of Education
 A Bachelor’s Degree requires 4 years of Education
 Jobs requiring a BA/BS include: Teaching, Social Work, Sports Facility Management, Many jobs
in Law Enforcement, Business, and Government
 Schools include: Winona State, University of Minnesota, and St. Olaf College
 Some jobs require additional Graduate level education (Master’s or Doctoral
Degrees)
 Pharmacy, Medicine, Law, Psychologist, School Counselor, School Principal, Dentist,
University Professor, Physical Therapist
COLLEGE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
 Four-Year College/University Requires:
 4 Years English
 3 Years Math (Algebra I, Geom., Algebra II, Math Analysis, Stats)
 The University of Minnesota requires 4 years of Math
 3 Years Lab Science (e.g. Bio, Chem., Physics)
 The University of Minnesota requires 4 years of Science
 3 Years Social Studies
 2 Years (or more) Single World Language
 Be sure to check specific college requirements as they often vary
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSION
CRITERIA
• GPA/Rank
• High School Curriculum/Rigor
• Admission Tests (ACT/SAT)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Activities/Hobbies/Passions
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
 If you want to play D-I or D-II sports in college, you must register with
NCAA, pay a fee, and send a transcript (preferably during your junior
year of high school)
 You need to have a specific GPA and ACT or SAT score in order to be
eligible to play D-I or D-II sports
 You need to take a certain number of “college prep” courses in order
to be eligible.
 See your counselor for more details
MOST COLLEGES LOOK AT YOUR GPA AND
CLASS RANK FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES
 The cumulative GPA is an ongoing average of your semester GPA
throughout high school
 You will apply to college at the start of your senior year and colleges will
only be able to see your semester grades from grades 9-11
 Pay attention to your grades now
 What can you do to raise your GPA? Do your best in your classes each
semester.
 Are you going to the academic resources for help?
 Are you asking your teachers for help?
 Like it or not, some admissions offices will view your grades as a
reflection of who you are. How do your grades reflect who you are?
YOU CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT NOW
 Tech Prep College Credit Certificates
 Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
 CLEP Testing
 Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
 College in the Schools
 PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options)
CAREER CENTER
 Visit with College Representatives
 Career Books and Resources
 College Guide Books
 Financial Aid/Scholarship Applications
 Test Registration Forms
 Test Prep Aids
 Other Resources
 Jamie Johnson (Tuesdays in library)
TESTING
 PLAN/ACT (both tests are now required to be taken for graduation)
 PSAT/SAT
 Advanced Placement (AP)
 Accuplacer
 GRAD
 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
REGISTRATION FORMS
 You will bring your registration sheet to the forum during your English
class on:
 9th Grade due February 19th
 10th Grade due February 18th
 11th Grade due February 17th
 If absent due February 20th