COLLEGE
What degree can you earn at college?
A. Associate's Degree
B. Bachelor's Degree
C. Master's Degree
D. Doctorate Degree
E. All the Above
E. All the Above
What is a Trade School?
A. A place where you trade money
B. A school for technical skills
C. A school for bad students
B. A school for technical skills
Definition: A secondary school that offers instruction in skilled trades; a vocational school.
Examples: Dental Hygienist, Electrician, Plumbers, Machinist, Welders, Locksmith, Truck Driver, Cosmetologist, Chef/Baker, Carpenter, Mechanic.
When do you start preparing for your career?
A. High School
B. Middle School
C. Elementary School
C. Elementary School
The best reason to pick a job is…
A) It is a high paying job
B) It has the least amount of hours
C) It matches your skills & interests
D) Your co-workers are friendly
C. It matches your skills & interest
What is the most important thing you need to get into college?
A. Car
B. High School Diploma
C. Money
D. Good Grades
B. High School Diploma
What is the benefit of a Trade School?
A. Lower cost
B. Lower graduation time
C. Real world experience
D. All the above
D. All the above
+Cost: $28,000+ College/University. $11,300 Trade School
+ Graduation Time: Trade School 2 years vs 4+ college/university
+Real-world experience/ job assistance
What should you be mainly focusing on in school?
A) Improving your grades
B) Practicing your skills
C) Modeling positive behaviors
D) Keeping good attendance
E) All the above
E. All the above
The most popular dream job in America for kids is to be a…
A) Doctor
B) Athlete
C) Artist
D) Teacher
A. Doctors (or Healthcare Professional)
2. Teacher
3. Scientist
4. Vlogger
5. Actor/Actress
True or False?
Financial aid is FREE money to help you pay for school
False
Financial aid is LOAN given to help you pay for school
*Free Money - grants (public service/funds), scholarships (merit), & work-study (part time work)
Who Am I?
I use a lot of measurements
I work with my hands
My work uses 4 of the 5 senses
I usually wear a hat & apron
A. Plumber
B. Electrician
C. Chef
C. Chef
True or False
You're dream job is to be a doctor. But you are not the best in science.
You can still pursue a career as a doctor even if you are not the best in science. True or false?
True
You can be anything you want to be with hard work, support, and dedication.
What is an important skill to have at any job/career?
A. athletic skills
B. Computer skills
C. Math skills
D. Active listening skills
D. Active listening skills
Active listening is an important part of your communication skill set because it encourages openness, honesty, and success. When you pay attention to your conversation partner, you show that person they are being heard, thus building trust and making that person feel like their words matter to you.
+Team Player - Works well with others
+ Growth-mindset - learn from others
What is the typical class size for a public college/university?
A. 25-35
B. 10-15
C. 50-75
A. 25-35 Students
*Lecture halls - up to 100 students
*Private schools ~less than 20
Who am I?
I do a lot of repair work
I try to fix lots of vehicle problems
I test parts and systems to make sure they work correctly
A. Dentist
B. Car Mechanic
C. Engineer
B. Car Mechanic
If a student is struggling in school, who is responsible to make sure they get help?
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Principal/Vice Principal
B. Student
*It is your responsible to ask for the help you need
*It is our job to provide the help
What is an interview?
A. A meeting with an employer to see if you are suitable for a job
B. The research you do about a job
C. A test to show what skills you are good at
A. A meeting with an employer to see if you are suitable for a job
*The interview is a conversation in which you and an employer exchange information. Your objective is to get an offer of a job, and the employer's objective is to find out the following: What you have to offer (your skills, abilities, basic knowledge).
What is the biggest difference between private vs public colleges?
A. Funding/cost
B. Private schools are better
C. Location
A. Funding
*Public colleges and universities are almost always less costly to attend than private schools.
Public schools are funded by the state governments. Private schools are funded by students' tuition payments or contributions to cover expenses.
Other differences: Class size, campus experience, financial aid awarded, majors, diversity & prestige.
What is considered the highest paying trade jobs?
A. Construction Managers
B. Plumber
C. Electrician
D. Elevator Installer/Repairer
E. Dental Hygienist
A. Construction Managers
ORDER: Construction Managers, Elevator Installer/Repairer, Dental Hygienist, Electrician, & Plumber
What is our attendance policy at Bucks Hill School?
You cannot miss more than....______ days in a school year?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 40 days
D. 20 days
D. 20 days
"No student may receive promotion after having been absent excused/unexcused for more than 20 days per school year.
Middle School (North End) - 20 absences. In danger of repeating grade level.
In 2020, what was the average salary for someone who did not complete high school?
A. $59,600
B. $39,900
C. $36,600
D. $29,800
D. $29,800
Less than high school - $29,800
High school graduate - $36,600
Some college, no degree - $39,900
Associate’s degree - $44,100
Bachelor’s degree - $59,600
Master’s degree or higher - $69,700
2019 Trade School Certificate
Trade School - $51,340
What are 5 things can you do right now to make sure you are more prepared for your future career?
*(Have to be 5 different things)
You have 30 seconds
+ Academic Goals
+ Behavioral Goals
+ Personal Goals