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Apprenticeship
or
Technical
School
Military
2 or 4-year
College
Class of
2016
Employment
or
Gap Year
Where will YOUR
journey end…?
Who Am I?
What, then,
can I become?
How do I
become that?
Skills, Interests,
Values & Lifestyle
Preference
Career options based
on “Who Am I?”….
Education/Training
needed for your
career(s) of interest.
Georgetown Univ.
62% of all jobs
will require at
least some
college or
career training
other than high
school classes!
Choose your Senior Year Classes Carefully…
Senior Social Studies and…?
Occupational
Education:
• VisCom, Marketing,
Accounting, Oly Bear,
Power Tech, Woods,
Ceramics, Foods, Art,
Sports Medicine, etc.
Additional Science,
World Language, or
advanced level(s) of
previously taken
electives
Advanced Placement
class(es) in area(s) of
strength &/or interest &
possibly earn college credit
New Market Skill Center
• Professional Medical
Careers
• Pre-Vet Tech (1YS)
• Environmental Exploration
(1YS)
• AMPS: Alternative Energy
(3YM)
• Graphic Design (1YA)
• Collision Repair
• Construction Trades
• DigiPen Comp. Sci.
• Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology (starts in
summer!)
Running Start
• Can take ALL
remaining classes
at SPSCC
OR
take a few classes
to get a start on
earning credits for
college
OR
take a few classes
that aren’t at OHS
OR….?
Find Your Right College Fit…?
Factors to Consider in Choosing the
Right College for YOU:
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Majors/Degree Programs
Location
Urban/College Town/Rural
Size
Selectivity
Campus Housing options
Social/Sports Activities
Support Services
Acceptance of College and/or AP credit
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Assessments for your Post High School Plan
4-year College = SAT/ACT
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Register
Register
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for
for
for
for
May 2nd SAT by April 6th
June 6th SAT by May 8th
April 18th ACT by Mar 13th
June 13th ACT by May 8th
sat.collegeboard.org
actstudent.org
2-year College = Accuplacer/Compass
 Same test that’s used for Running Start (English & Math)
 Best to take near end of senior year
Military = ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
 Skills test in 8 areas
 Do NOT have to be interested in the military!
 Gives you great info. about potential careers that match your
skills. Will be given again next October….
SBAC
 Passing MIGHT allow you to skip Accuplacer/Compass tests! 
Is the Military a good option for me?
Education and Career Training in exchange for service….
Check in the Career Center/bulletin for
dates of upcoming recruiter visits….
Academy Information Night
April 1st from 6:30-8:00pm at
Lacey City Hall.
Very selective! Want to be a military LEADER.
Start applying NOW! Summer “camp” encouraged.
Earn a
to help
pay for your 4-year degree!
(Many WA schools have ROTC!)
Bailey Kilmer
OHS Class of ‘11
Brendan Leonard
OHS Class of ‘13
You Can Earn While You Learn
Higher Wages, Transferrable Certificate
& Skills (equivalent of a 4-year degree!), and
increased Advancement Potential….
Most require you to be 18. Openings happen when demand requires
more workers….
Current openings: Boeing ($40+/hour to start!), Construction Trades,
Cement Masons, Puget Sound Energy (pre-Apprenticeship), Pipe Fitters
Whether applying for a job or college admission,
there’s more to getting an offer (of employment or enrollment)
than just your grades & test scores:
Extracurricular Activities:
• Clubs, Music, Drama, Sports, Leadership, Youth Groups, Activism
Community Service:
• Church affiliated, school clubs, tutoring, community organizations
Getting involved is about more than building your resume….
It’s about improving your skills and defining your interests too!
High School & Beyond Plan
TODAY’S TASKS:
What SHOULD be done:
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Short/Long-term goals
Hobbies, Skills, Extracurriculars update
Career Planning Activities update
At least 3 saved careers
New Matchmaker/My Skills (from Oct.)
Educational Plan for 11th Grade
(enter 1st & 2nd sem. classes & 1st sem. grades)
Post-Secondary Plan (as of now)
If time…. Do School Selector or Military
Search & save options you’re considering!
Login = ohs- lastnamefirst initialmiddle initial
(no spaces)
EX: ohs-reykdalke
Password = your student/login number
(add a 0 at the beginning if only 6 #’s)