Pathways After High School 🚀
Name one pathway you can take after high school.
What is college, trade school, military, workforce, or an apprenticeship
What’s the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
What is, a debit card uses money you already have, while a credit card borrows money you must pay back later
What’s the difference between a job and a career?
What is a job is short-term; a career is a long-term field you grow in.
What does having a growth mindset mean?
What is believing you can improve through effort, learning, and perseverance?
What is a major?
What is, the field of study that a student focuses on during their academic career
What’s one thing you can do this year to prepare for your next step after high school?
What is, researching careers, applying for scholarships, visiting colleges, or practicing job skills?
What is a budget and why is it important for managing your money?
What is, a plan that tracks your income and spending to help you manage money responsibly
Name three trade school programs
What is, Construction, Welding, Certified Nursing Assistant, CDL-A Truck Driver, Plumbing, HVAC, Dental Assistant, Carpentry, Cosmetology, etc
Explain what procrastination means and give one way to overcome it.
What is putting off tasks until later, and you can overcome it by breaking work into smaller steps or setting specific deadlines?
This is money students use to pay for education. It includes all of the grants, loans, scholarships and work-study.
What is Financial Aid?
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If you could start any pathway tomorrow; college, job, trade, or military, which would you choose and why?
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What’s an example of something that can negatively affect your credit score?
What is paying bills late, missing payments, or borrowing too much money.
What’s an apprenticeship?
What is A paid training program where you learn a skilled trade while working.
This term describes a student who is the first in their immediate family to graduate from a four-year college.
What is, First Generation Student
When does FAFSA open for 2026-2027 Academic school year?
What is October 1st 2026 (Pro-Tip, FAFSA is opened every year on 10/1 and you will need to renew it annually!)
What’s one thing you can do this year to explore different career paths?
What is, job shadowing, taking a career interest survey, or talking with professionals in different fields
What does the term “building credit” mean, and how can it affect your future financial opportunities?
What is, creating a history of responsible borrowing and repayment that helps you qualify for loans, apartments, or jobs in the future
What does “networking” mean?
What is, building connections with people who can support your career goals.
What’s the importance of setting boundaries with friends or peers?
What is protecting your peace, time, energy, and emotional well-being while maintaining healthy relationships
What is the difference between a two year community college and four year university?
What is, two year community college program you can earn an associate's degree or certificate, while a four year college or university earns a bachelor's degree.
What’s one personal skill you could improve that would help you succeed after high school?
What is, improving time management, communication, or teamwork skills?
Why is it important to have an emergency fund?
What is, an emergency fund will help you cover unexpected costs like car repairs or medical bills
What’s one free way to learn more about a job you’re interested in?
What is, Job shadowing, volunteering, informational interviews, or online research.
What are SMART goals, and how can they help you achieve your plans?
What is, setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound to make your progress clear and realistic
What is the benefit of attending a community college before transferring to a four year university?
What is, saving on tuition costs on general education credits that will transfer to your four year degree. (Pro-tip, the state of Michigan will pay for your ENTIRE community college tuition through "Community College Guarantee" Award)