Transcript By Mrs. Markowitz Mr. Carroll

Who are your counselors?
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As we move further along the postsecondary process, students will have
two counselors!
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Mrs. Markowitz- counselor for the class
of 2015.
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Mr. Carroll- the Post-Secondary/ Career
counselor.
Two counselors? HUH?
An easy way to think of your two
counselors is CatDog.
 Where the other one stops is where the
other one begins, but they never split
apart!
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So what do they do…
You should go to…
 Mrs. Markowitz for: academic and
course selection questions, brag sheets,
Spark detector (more to follow), and
emergencies.
 Mr. Carroll for: career and post
secondary questions regarding picking a
career/college, applications, high school
transcripts, college deadlines, Spark
champion (more to follow) and
emergencies.
Theme
What is your “Spark?”
100% of kids understand and seek Sparks
Where to start? Find the Spark!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP89iBasyCE
How adults can help fuel the
Spark?
Talk to children about their Spark.
 If they do not think they have a Spark,
suggest Sparks that you see!
 Help eliminate obstacles that might be in
their way.
 Only 43% of young people feel that they
receive support from 3 or more non-parent
adults.
 Be a Spark champion!
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http://www.moundsviewschools.org/Files/parentservices/nurturing_sparks.pdf
Remember…
 It is your child’s Spark, not yours.
 Allow your child to research their Spark on
their own.
 Let them come up with their own
conclusions about a Spark.
What Sparks become…
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College majors.
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Life long professions.
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Hobbies.
Current trends…
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Facts:
 By 2018, 60% of jobs will require college
education.
 Unemployment for someone with a college
degree- 4.5%.
 Unemployment for someone with no college
degree- 8.3%.
 48% of college graduates in 2010 are working
in a job that require only a high school diploma.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/education/2018-60-percent-job-openings-will-require-college-education
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/29/underemployedovereducated_n_2568203.html?utm_hp_ref=college&ir=College
21st century “realities…”
Median salary for a two year degree is $45,000
College debt trend…
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2013
 From 2005-2012 the average student debt
went from $17,233 to $27,253.
 Student loan debt tops all other forms of
consumer debt in America.
 Pennsylvania ranked 2nd in students with the
most debt.
○ 70% of students have debt.
○ Average debt- $29,959
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/student-loan-debtunsustainable_n_2593303.html
Looking for opportunities…
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Top 10 bachelors degrees (in demand)
Finance
Computer and information science
Accounting
Business administration and management
Mechanical engineering
Management information systems
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
Marketing/Marketing management
Economics
NACE: The Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013
Looking for opportunities, continued
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Top 5 fast-growing, high paying, nonbachelor required jobs
Environmental science and protection
technicians.
Skin care specialist.
Gaming-surveillance officers and game
investigators.
Dental assistants
Dental hygienist
http://www.salary.com/top-5-fast-growing-high-paying-jobs--bachelor-s-degree-notrequired/slide/6/
National top growing fields
Top 15 growing fields:
 Network systems and data communication
analyst.
 Personal care and home aides.
 Home health aides.
 Computing applications software engineers.
 Veterinary technologist and technicians.
 Personal financial advisors.
 Theatrical and performance makeup artist.
National top growing fields, continued
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Medical assistants.
Veterinarians.
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder
counselors.
Skin care specialist.
Financial analyst.
Social and human service assistants.
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming
investigators.
Physical therapy assistants.
http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/30fastest_growing_occupations/
Growing industries in Chester
County
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Industries:
 Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services.
○ Computer system design and related services
 Health Care and Social Assistance.
○ Individual family services, home health care
services
 Admin. Support and Waste Mgmt. Services.
○ Services to buildings and dwellings,
Employment services
Declining industries in Chester
County
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Industries:
 Construction.
○ Building equipment contractors
 Hospitality and Food Services.
○ Restaurants and other eating places
 Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services.
○ Architectural, Engineering, and related
services.
Pa Workforce- Fast Facts Chester County
Increasing your chances…
See if you can do any of these during high school:
• Job shadowing
• Internships (typically summer experiences)
• Volunteer
• Go to field related conferences
• Participate in Bring Your Child to Work Day
As many as 1 in 3 students do not return to college after
their 1st year*
1 shadowing experience = 32% higher retention rate in
college
1 internship experience = 52% higher retention rate in
college
*US News and World Report
So what can you do now…
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Following the AGHS timeline will help
make the transition from Junior year to
Senior year as easy as possible.
Timeline…
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Fall
 Challenge yourself academically.
 Get involved in activities and clubs.
 Took PSATs.
 Classroom presentations- use the resources.
 Updated social media presence.
 Explore career options.
○ Self-assessment tests.
○ Search targeted careers.
 Considering technical path, check out TCHS
Timeline…
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Loooooong Winter Break!
 Search college majors that connect to your
Spark (see resource list).
 Go on fiskeguide.com and take the Sizing
Yourself Up Survey.
 Register for finaid.org and other scholarship
sites.
Timeline…
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Winter-Besides keeping warm, you
can…
 Use your PSAT results-
mycollegequickstart
 Register for SAT/ACT test.
 Sign up for any college visitations.
 During course selection, sign up for courses
related to your career path.
2014 SATs test dates
SAT
Mar. 8th
May 3rd
June 7th
Registration
Feb. 7th
Registration
April 4th
Registration
May 9th
Late
Feb. 21st
Late
April 18th
Late
May 23rd
2014 ACT test dates
ACT
Feb. 8th
April 12th June 14th
Registratio
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Jan. 10th
Registration
Mar. 7th
Registration
May 9th
Late
Jan. 11-14th
Late
Mar. 8-21st
Late
May 10-23rd
Timeline…
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Spring
 Complete “Brag Sheet.” Pick
teachers/recommenders.
 Create a student activity resume.
 Visit post-secondary schools.
○ Use the Tips and Trick to College Touring
 Begin brainstorming college essay responses.
 If you are considering being a student athlete,
go to ncaa.org and register.
 Attend Junior Family Night- Tips and Timeline
Part II
The end… Until Part II