Post-Graduation and College
2019 Senior Planning Guide
2019 Junior Planning Guide
Four - Year University or College
A traditional method that educates, trains, and prepares you in a wide-range of professional careers. A four-year university may be difficult for ANY student because it requires hard work without supervision, but typically these school offer many services and programs to help you succeed.
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Two - Year College
A great option to students who are undecided of what career path they want or if they are not ready to attend a four-year college or university. It is also a cost-effective way of getting a higher education and getting general education classes completed.
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Trade or Vocational Program
Trade or vocational programs offer trainings for specific jobs, especially for students who do better in hands-on learning versus academic learning. These programs include a wide-range of job training from web-design to cosmetology.
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Military
If physical activity, strict structure, repetition, and discipline are some of your strengths, the military may be a good option for you. Not only is it a way to give back to your country but the military can also offer many post-service jobs and college opportunities. There are five service branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy.
Below are some helpful links if this is an option you're considering:
Gap Year
Don't feel ready to go to college yet? A gap year is a growing option many high school graduates are doing before going onto a higher education. It can help you discover your interest, save up money, or be an opportunity to improve your resume. Its also an opportunity to do an internship, find a job, travel, or volunteer.
Below are some helpful links if this is an option you're considering:
Working Post-Graduation
School may not be what you want to do, and that's okay! Working right after high school is a lot more common than people think, and can also help you find out what you want to do with your life. It's a great way to begin your life and gain things like work experience, skills and training, and grow from a teenage mindset to an adult mindset. Sometimes finding a job might be harder if you don't have experience, so volunteering, job shadowing, or interning are also great first steps.
Below are some helpful links if this is an option you're considering:
