Apprenticeships
Definition of a Youth Apprenticeship
A program where high school students will get work and classroom related experience in a chosen occupation
Definition of an Internship
When a trainee works for an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work or school experience
Definition of an Associate's Degree
A degree obtained after 2 years of study
Definition of a Bachelor's Degree
A degree given after completing your undergraduate studies; usually done in 4 years
Definition of Workforce
Starting a full time job immediately after high school, skipping any higher education options
Apprenticeships are available in every job field (True or False)
False
When should you start applying for internships?
Junior year of high school or junior year of college
Technical College usually costs more than a 4-Year University (True or False)
False
An example of a job you need a Bachelor's degree for
Engineer, Architect, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Software Developer, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Counselors, and many, many more
An example of a job you can get right after high school with no college
Truck Driver, Security Guard, Construction Worker, Delivery Driver, Retail Supervisor, Farmer, Public Transportation Driver, Production Line Worker, and more
This is the year you can start a Youth Apprenticeship in High School.
Junior Year
What are 3 things you will need to apply for an internship?
Resume, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation
Definition of a Technical College
a college that specializes in teaching practical or technical subjects
Explain 2 Negatives to attending a 4-Year College
Expensive (loans), larger class sizes, required to live on-campus for at least a year, opportunity loss (time in school = time not working), may leave with lots of debt, anxiety inducing at times,
Explain 2 Negatives to Entering the Workforce
Less job opportunities, difficulty changing careers later on, less education, mentally draining, more prone to work-related stress, limited earning, tendency to become stagnant, not paid very much, and more
The 3 main employment sectors that offer Apprenticeships are
Construction, Industrial (Manufacturing), and Service
Marketing, Communication, Design, Real Estate, Human Resources, Production, Zoology, Sales, Business Development, Finance, and many more
Name something you can get an associate's degree or special certificate in at a trade/technical college
Accounting, Automation, Business, Art, Anesthesia Technology, 3-D Design & Printing, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Photography, Radiology, Real Estate Salesperson, Welding, and many, many more!
Explain 2 Benefits of going to a 4-Year College
Unlock better paying jobs, bigger social network, increased social skills, learn new skills, make more money right after finishing, extra learning opportunities, lots of extracurricular options, and many more
Explain 2 Benefits of Entering the Workforce
Lower employee turnover, no school-related debt, greater collaboration, gain real-world experience, provide stability & structure, promote being independent, and more
1 example of a local Youth Apprenticeship program is...
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1 example of a local Milwaukee internship program is...
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Name 1 Technical/Trade School in Wisconsin that isn't Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Blackhawk, Chippewa Valley, Fox Valley, Gateway, Lakeshore, Madison Area, Mid-State, Moraine Park, Nicolet, Northcentral, Northeast, Northwood, Southwest, Waukesha County, and Western Technical Colleges
Make a 30-second argument in front of the class for or against attending a 4-Year College
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Make a 30 second argument to the class arguing for or against entering the Workforce
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