Preparation!
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
A list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience you present when applying for jobs
Resume
Whats the difference between a community college and a 4 year university/college?
answers vary (Bach degree vs Assoc degree)
A postsecondary educational institution designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade career.
Trade School
Aside from grades, what can you do as a student to increase your resume for college/potential jobs?
Extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, volunteering
You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school. (True/False)
FALSE
Name two important job specific skills you could put on a resume
Motivated, team player, organized etc
Name one job that requires a college degree.
Teacher, doctor, lawyer, etc
You need to have a GED or High School diploma to get into a trade school. (True/False)
TRUE!!!!!!
Guidance counselor at school, youth employment centers
The place where only college students can live in on campus.
What is a Dorm?
Name three things that can go on a resume
Name
Education
Personal skills/talents
Job experience/work studies/internships
What is a vocational high school?
Where students balance academics with hands on learning of a trade/profession
How old do you have to be to apply for Trade School?
16
An all women society in a university or college, typically for social purposes.
Sorority
An essay talking about yourself to help college admission's officers learn about your goals, background, and why you want to attend their school.
Personal statement/essay
How to dress for an interview?
Wear professional clothing (Dress pants, dress skirt, tie, button-down shirt, belt, dress shoes).
True or False: If I start at a community college, I cannot go to a 4 year university.
Trade Schools only offer evening classes (Tue/False)
FALSE!!!!!
An all male based society in a university or college usually for social purposes
Fraternity
What does SAT stand for?
Standardized Admissions Test
Who is responsible for you, as a new employee to learn your job duties?
Yourself!!!!!!!!!!!
True or False: I need a 4 year degree to work in the Nursing/medical field.
False! Many programs are available to become CNA, LPN, medical assistant etc.
Give an example of a Trade school/profession
Electrician, plumber, hairdresser, etc
Name a job that you do NOT need a college degree for. There are many!
Answers vary: Food service industry, carpentry, Salesperson, working in technology, transportation, hair stylist etc.
(these jobs generally require some education/certification!)