7 Mindsets
Class Assignments
Hard vs Soft Skills
Trade School vs College
Financial Aid
100

Dream Big

Embrace Creativity

Think Positive

Act and Adjust

Everything is Possible

100

This program would like to help you in your path to your career of choice where it's college, trade school, creating your own business etc.

Education Navigation

100

Teachable and measurable abilities, such as writing, reading, math or ability to use computer programs.

Hard Skills

100

Prepares students for specific careers that involve manual, mechanical, or technical skills, such as carpentry, welding, construction, and masonry.

Trade School

100

Money from the state government, federal government or the college that does not need to be paid back

Students with financial need often get first priority

Completing FAFSA or ORSAA. You may also need to complete other forms or for specific    like the Oregon Promise

Grants

200

Focus on Strengths

Explore Your Interests

Take a Stand

Be Authentic

Passion First

200

A simulation where you get to explore different career choices and gives you information on the career choices. In addition, you get to play along and see if your career choice could support your lifestyle choices.

Claim Your Future

200

traits that make you a good employee, such as etiquette, communication and listening, getting along with other people.

Soft Skills

200

An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

College

200

Given by colleges or organizations for good grades, community service, athletic ability, or another unique personal trait.

This form of financial aid is available for everyone.

Complete individual applications. Some require FAFSA or ORSAA. OSAC Application has 600+ with one application. Includes some eligible for undocumented students.

Scholarships

300

Embrace Everyone

Maximize Positive Relationships

Build Your Dream Team

Lead With Value

We are all Connected

300

A short description of who you are as a professional. This can also apply to an idea, product, or company that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time.

*Double points if you can tell me how long it should last*

Elevator Speech / Pitch

20 - 30 Seconds / An Elevator Ride

300

Which of these options is considered a hard skill?

Leadership

Data analysis

Adaptability

Collaboration

Data Analysis

300

Broad education

Soft skills

Potential for large student debt

Higher lifetime earnings

College

300

Part-time jobs, often on campuses, to help pay for college costs. Students earn at least minimum wage. 

Students who are US citizens or permanent residents with financial needs.

Complete FAFSA. Students are responsible for finding a job that accepts this type of financial aid when they get to campus.

Work-Study

400

Treasure Yourself

Be More Grateful

Thank it Forward

Elevate Your Perspective

Attitude of Gratitude

400

What should an Elevator Speech / Pitch Include?

Who you are

Your Goals

Your Skills

Business card if you have one

400

Ways that one can improve soft skills

Practice skills like active listening, creative thinking, and flexibility in the real world over time

400

Specific training

Hard skills

Generally lower total tuition

Begin earning a good salary sooner

Trade School

400

Money for college that must be paid back.

Student and/or parents

Complete FAFSA to be eligible

Students should borrow responsibly and accept only what they need.

Loans

500

7 Mindsets

Everything Is Possible

Passion First

We Are Connected

100% Accountable

Attitude of Gratitude

Live to Give

The Time Is Now.

500

A test that is deeply insightful and an accurate profile of characteristics within a person.

Divided on the different ways that a person perceives and relates to the world and others around them.

16 Personalities

Myers-Briggs Test


500

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Soft skills are mandatory for only customer service positions, while hard skills are mandatory for all other jobs. 

You will only be hired if you demonstrate more soft skills than hard skills in your resume and interview.

It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace, so that your efforts are efficient and professional.

Most employers immediately hire candidates after assessing their hard skills through their degrees, training, and certifications.

It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace, so that your efforts are efficient and professional.

500

The cost of Trade School

*Double Points if you can also tell me the cost of College*

Trade School = $33,000

College = $127, 000

500

Saving accounts that are specifically for education expenses and are usually not taxed. The most common type is known as a 529 Plan.

Anyone

Discussion options with a bank or financial institution, or compare online. Individuals are not restricted to only the college savings plan in their state.

College Savings