Planning
Everyone needs some of this & few people are good at it. Hint...do you have a friend that is always late? That friend might need.....
Time Management
Talent Search Program helps you gain these skills.
Examples: Upcycle Fashion Show
https://fb.watch/nbRoU3DlZa/
Full time in college vs. Part-Time
Full time=12 credits +
Part-time=11 credits and less
(need to take 6 credits to get financial aid)
TS helps you understand all of this-plus we have tutoring!
The top 3 skills that employers seek in today's labor market are:
TS helps you gain skills & learn how to talk about them too.
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/SkillUpPA
This is how we pay for College.
Financial Aid
TS-we help with this: FAFSA, PHEAA, Scholarships, Student Loans-all of it.
This is the highest paid Engineer.
According to Forbes for 2023:
Petroleum Engineers$145,7202
Computer Hardware Engineers$136,2303
Aerospace Engineers$122,9704
Chemical Engineers$121,840
but-you need to research location too
TS: Career Exploration in Engineering Expectations
When should you start to set your Goals?
Right Now! & Edit often
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."
How many hours a week are you in class for a 3-credit class?
3-one hour per credit
Example: 15 credits=15 hours per week in class
Name at least 2 things to remember in a job interview.
Be on time or early, show enthusiasm, make eye contact, listen well, act friendly, good body language, communicate clearly and be yourself.
TS:
Mock Interview Practice
The Big Interview
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/ManageJobSearch/BigInterviewPopup.aspx
Admissions criteria for many colleges/universities include required & recommended things. Name 1...
GPA Range of... depends on the school
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
College Prep Courses
Recommendations
Portfolios
Ts helps with Common App, Essay writing, college apps, basically all of it.
With some of our activities-you can build portfolio pieces: https://youtu.be/_9a744CZkuE
Nursing profession that does not require a degree-it is a licensed profession.
LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse
schooling is 52 weeks average salary: $47,470
Next level: Registered Nurse (ASN)
then: Bachelor Degree RN (BSN)
Career Exploration in Health Careers & Medical Mentorship Mondays
When should you select your college major?
When you are certain.
TS helps you explore college majors & gain an understanding of the Academics too.
Look at College Catalogs
Sports in College has several levels or Divisions. Name one.
D 1, D2, D3 or Junior College Level
Some even have "intermural."
TS helps you connect with coaches-can help with the NCAA registration too
NCAA D1 & D2 have rules-need to know them to stay compliant
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2015/2/11/student-athletes-future-educational-resources.aspx
Employment Benefits are above your salary-can you name one "Benefit"?
Health Insurance
Paid-time off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement or Scholarships
Life Insurance
This state school has the smallest number of enrollments of all the PA state schools and was the nation's first Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Cheyney University
For this profession you need to complete a Bachelor Degree & a Professional degree and pass the Bar Exam.
Lawyer
4 year Bachelor Degree + 3 years of Law School
Test to get into Law School is the LSAT
TS has Career Exploration in Criminal Justice
Which, if any, of these three pieces of the hiring process: resume/application, interview, and pre-employment testing is most important?
All are equal.
TS helps with all of them.
Rule: make sure that all 3 connect-Resume to the Interview have it flow.
An apprenticeship is:
FREE training provided by a Union to become a journeyman
TS has the list of ALL Apprenticeship programs!
Work Study Employment is:
Jobs while you are a college student. Can be on campus-or in the community. Federal & State
TS is a community work study partner.
https://www.ed.gov/content/8-things-you-should-know-about-federal-work-study
This College Application can be used to apply to over 400 colleges & universities.
Common App
Never pay the fee-you are eligible for it to be waived save $$$
HVAC stands for:
Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning
Average salary: $48,220
How do you determine which College to attend?
Research. Research. College Visit. Research.
TS does a lot of College visits.
A training program that you can do for FREE while in High School.
Vo-Tech/Career Tech
Entrepreneurs are:
Business owners, inventors, have side "gigs".
Interested in learning these skills?
TS has a lot of options:
Oct. 1st-Craft Fair
Spring-Upcycle Fashion Show
Business Careers Exploration Program
This type of college admits everyone with a HS Diploma
Open Enrollment School
(Examples: Community Colleges & Lackawanna College) Keep in mind that some programs may have other admission criteria & be "competitive"
This is a specialized part of Culinary Arts-involves sweets.
Pastry Chef
TS Career Exploration in Pastry Arts