Employed
True or False: If you start making money sooner, you definitely will make more money throughout your life.
False
TRUE or FALSE: Enrolling in school guarantees that you will make more money than someone who does not enroll in school.
FALSE
While more education VERY OFTEN means a better salary, that is not always the case.
True or False: Once you join the military, you get to make a lot of decisions about where you go and what you do.
False
The military is a very structured organization. Decisions about where you go and what you do are based on what is best for the organization and for the country, not what is best for you as an individual.
TRUE or FALSE: A 4 year college or university is the best choice for any student IF they can get in.
False
There is no need to go to a 4 year school if you know what you want to do and you can accomplish your goals in an apprenticeship, trade school, or community college.
4 year schools can be very expensive if you go without knowing why you are going.
TRUE or FALSE: Going to community college means you couldn’t get into a 4 year college.
False
What is it called when you get trained while you are working?
Insider Training
On-The-Job Training
Quick Training
On-The-Go Training
2 On-The-Job Training
TRUE or FALSE: Most jobs only require you to graduate from high school.
FALSE
In NC, 67% of jobs require some type of training after high school!
How many branches of the military are there?
5
Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, & Coast Guard
What is the 4 year degree you earn called?
Bachelor’s degree
How long do students typically spend at a community college to get an associates degree?
2 years
But if you start taking classes in high school, you can finish faster.
Remember, you have to have good grades to be able to take community college classes in high school.
True or False: Employment can help you figure out if you like a specific type of job or not.
True!
Sometimes you start working at a job and realize you don’t like something about it. Maybe you thought you’d like working with animals but didn’t consider how sad it is to see them sick. Maybe you wanted to work in retail sales but you realize you don’t like working holidays and weekends.
That’s why it’s so important to grow lots of skills and character traits, so people will want to hire you for lots of different types of jobs if you change your mind!
What is one type of school that attracts a specific type of student?
Women’s Colleges
Religious Affiliated Schools
HBCUs - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
What could be considered a benefit AND a challenge of enlisting, depending on who you are?
Very Structured Environment
Some people do extremely well in a very structured environment with lots of rules, routines, and directions.
Other people have a very hard time with that.
It’s important to know yourself well so you know if you would be a good fit for the military.
Which job could you do WITHOUT a bachelor’s degree?
Therapist
Teacher
Marketing Manager
Registered Nurse
D. Registered Nurse
Which of the following jobs could you NOT do with an associate’s degree from community college?
Dental Hygienist
Registered Nurse
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Physical Therapy Assistant
C. Cardiovascular Surgeon
What’s it called when a company will pay you to work WHILE you get advanced training on your specific job?
(Sometimes they’ll even pay for your books and insurance too!)
Apprenticeships
For local companies, you can even start an apprenticeship in high school. Imagine, making money to come to school!
Other than difficult admissions requirements, what is another challenge that could come with enrolling in a college or university?
They can be expensive
If you go to school (trade, community college, or 4 year) in NC, the average tuition is $3,523 a year. Some private schools are much more than that (Duke University tuition is $55,000 a year).
You can apply for scholarships to help you pay for school.
Taking some community college classes in high school can help make college more affordable!
Which of the following would NOT be good reason to enlist in the military?
You want to serve your country
You want help paying for college after you finish in the military
You like to fight
You are interested in seeing other parts of the world.
C. You like to fight
Sometimes students think that the military is all about fighting.
There are many ways to help, serve, and protect the country including supply delivery, computer science, promoting peace, and resolving conflicts.
How many colleges and universities are in NC?
About 150
About how many community colleges are there in NC? What’s one that’s close to us?
50
What are 2 benefits of an apprenticeship?
-Learning very specific to your job
-Hands on learning
-Earn money while you are in school
-Start in high school
-Good chance of getting hired - don’t have to look for a job
-Don’t have to pay for school
Other than a bachelor’s degree, what’s another type of degree you can earn from a 4 year college or university?
Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree
You must have a bachelor’s degree before you get a master's or doctorate degree.
An associate’s degree is from a 2 year community college.
What is one way that enlisting can be “physically and emotionally demanding”?
Answers vary but may include
Dealing with a lot of conflict
Boot camp/physical fitness training
Few freedoms and individual choices
What are 2 job specific programs you can attend in graduate school?
-Law School
-Dental School
-Medical School
-Business School
What is one benefit of enrolling in community college?
-Smaller class sizes
-Chance to learn skills for a specific job OR skills you can apply to many jobs
-Sports teams
-Closer to home
-More affordable
-Can take classes in high school