Planning for Your Future Steps you can take

Planning for Your Future Steps you can take now to set yourself up for success.

Class of 2021 or 2022! Reverse 10 Year Challenge: Where Do You See Yourself in December 2029? Write one sentence to explain.

Everyone Needs Training, but Not Everyone Will Need Four Year College. Level of Education # of Years to Complete Estimated Cost Vocational Training 1 -2 years; can be completed during high school Free-$1, 000 Certificate Programs Six months-two years $2, 000 -$10, 000 but varies greatly Associate’s Degree Two years $12, 000 -$15, 000; many scholarships available for 3. 0+ GPA Bachelor’s Degree Four years $100, 000; many scholarships available for 3. 0+ GPA Master’s Degree Three years (in addition to bachelor’s degree) $25, 000 -75, 000; not many scholarships available Doctoral Degree Three-five years (in addition to bachelor’s + master’s degrees) $30, 000 -$100, 000+; not many scholarships available

First Generation College Students • The first person in the family to attend and graduate from college. • Takes additional perseverance. • Greater risk of dropping out. Ask for help! • 1 in 2 students who start college will not finish. That’s 50%. Source: Borrowed Future podcast

The average student loan for a college graduate is about $40, 000. • Payment: $350/month • Average years to payoff: 17 (So, from the ages of about 22 -39). • Guideline: If you have to borrow, do not borrow more than the anticipated salary of your first year in your career. • Student loans are especially bad for people who do not finish college. • Source: www. debt. org

Highest Earning Majors for College Graduates • Computer Science *Could potentially get an associate’s degree in this major. • Mathematics • Jobs: Cyber security, coding, data analysis, statistician, etc.

IGP: Let Your Counselor Know If You’re Interested in Any of These Options: • • • Vocational school Apprenticeship Dual enrollment Work-Based Learning (Senior year only) Job shadowing (Ms. Bradley coordinates)

Vocational school vs. Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship Transportation provided Must have transportation Junior/Seniors Must be 16 by August of 2020 May be able to work during second semester or second year Working and earning $ is part of program Open enrollment as long as you can fit it into your school schedule Must be recommended and selected via interview Will be back in time to participate in athletics/work a part-time job Will most likely be until 5 or 6 pm each day, so you won’t be able to participate in after school activities

• • • Fastest Growing Jobs 2016 -2026: 1. Solar Panel installer 2. Wind turbine service technician 3. Home health aid 4. Personal care aid 5. Physician assistant 6. Nurse practitioner 7. Statistician 8. Physical therapist assistant 9. Software developer 10. Mathematician 11. Physical therapist aid 12. Bicycle repairer *Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

What is one step you can take in the next month or two to work towards your goals?