College General
TRUE or FALSE: Some Community Colleges in NYC have Basketball Teams
TRUE:
True or False: A trade career is more expensive & takes more years to earn than a college career.
False: Trade careers are USUALLY more affordable & can be completed in less time than a college career.
If you eventually want to work as a pilot, what branch of the military should you join?
The US Airforce
To become a Medical Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or Pharmacy Technician, you would need to go to this type of school.
Trade School
True or False If you want to become an Architect, Doctor, or Teacher you can get this training at a trade school or learn through YouTube?
False: Many important & necessary careers demand a college/university education.
What is the difference between an Associate Degree and a Bachelor Degree?
Associate is typically a 2 year program and Bachelor is typically a 4 year program
True or False: You do not need a high school diploma or GED to begin & complete a trade career?
False: All trade & technical schools demand that you have a high school diploma or GED before even allowing you to enroll / register.
True or False: If you join the US armed forces, you will always have to undergo basic training (boot camp) no matter what branch you choose or role you have.
TRUE: If you are joining the US armed forces, this means you are becoming a soldier, & for this reason you must be physically fit & ready to defend yourself & the country in any given situation.
If you like to cook, you might want to go to this type of trade school.
Culinary arts trade.
Which job requires a 4 year college degree:
*Medical Assistant
*Accountant
*Police Officer
Accountant. The education needed to be an accountant is normally a bachelor's degree.
True or False You must pay back grants and scholarships that you receive as financial aid
False: You do not need to pay these back but you do need to pay back student loans.
About how long does it take to complete a program at a trade school?
typically less than 2 years
Which is the branch of the military that will teach you all about ocean/sea navigation & maritime warfare
The US Navy & US Coast Guard (in times of war)
Cosmetology, manicuring, and Esthetics are courses offered at this type of trade school.
Beauty School
What is an HVAC tech?
Someone trained on repairing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning- typically a 2 year degree, offered at Community Colleges near Lake Shore
Depending on the college career, about how much more do college graduates make than non-graduates per year?
$20,000 to $100,000+
True or False? A trade school is for people who wont be successful at a College or University?
FALSE: A trade school is a great option for those who want to work in a certain field that doesn't require a college degree. There are many profitable and fulfilling careers that begin at trade school.
True or False
You must be at least 17 or 18 years of age (17 with parental consent).
You must pass the health & fitness exam.
You must be either a US citizen or legal resident who can fluently speak, read, & write in English.
You must not have a serious criminal record or have committed a past felony.
True
Which career only requires a trade school certification?*Lawyer
* Electrician
*Teacher
Electrician
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so and is their own boss.
An entrepreneur
TRUE or FALSE: You need to take an entrance exam in reading and math to attend some colleges.
TRUE: You can still attend college no matter how you do on the exam but you may need to take an extra class.
Truck driving, beauty, medical coding and billing, heavy equipment operator and culinary trade schools are all located within an hour of Lake Shore high school- TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
How many branches of the armed forces are there?
6 Army- Navy-Airforce-Marines-Coast Guard-Space Force
A medical professional that is trained to do blood draws on children and adults
A Phlebotomist
List 3 jobs in a school aside from Teacher-Teaching assistant/Aid Principa or Counselor
Secretary Security Social Worker
Janitor Treasurer Maintenance
Nurse Dean Cook
Superintendent Coach