Youre in Control THE ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

You’re in Control

THE ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT Advanced Academic Endorsement (FIRST CHOICE) REQUIREMENTS Requires passing all standard coursework, including Algebra II w/Trig. and two foreign language credits (same language), and passing 5/5 sections of the AHSGE. (Graduating Class of 2013) Advanced Career and Technical Endorsement Requires passing the same coursework as the Advanced Academic Endorsement with the exception of foreign language and passing three career and technical courses (or two career and technical courses and another course related to the student’s career choice). In addition 5/5 sections of the AHSGE also must be passed. Career and Technical Endorsement Requires passing all standard coursework, passing three sequenced career and technical courses, and passing 5/5 section of the AHSGE. No Endorsement Credit-Based Endorsement Requires passing all standard coursework and passing 5/5 sections of the AHSGE. Requires passing all standard coursework and passing 3/5 sections of the AHSGE, including Reading and Mathematics. Beginning with the 9 th grade class of 2009 -2010, students must take and pass at least one career and technical course prior to graduation. Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290 -3 -1 -. 02(8)(g)(4) applies to this endorsement for students with disabilities.

THE ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT STANDARD COURSEWORK ALGEBRA II/WITH TRIG FOREIGN LANGUAGES (2) CAREER & TECHNICAL COURSE GRAD EXAM Advanced Academic (FIRST CHOICE) YES YES NO ALL 5 Advanced Career and Technical YES NO 3 ALL 5 Career and Technical YES NO NO 3 ALL 5 No Endorsement YES NO NO NO ALL 5 Credit-Based Endorsement YES NO NO 1 Includes Reading & Math 3

The FACTS… What percentage of 16 to What is the average of a post-secondary student in Alabama? 29 24 year olds are NOT enrolled in either high school or college? 47% The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didn’t exist in … 2004

3 Take Giant Steps toward the future of your dreams STEP 1 Who Are STEP Create A 3 Plan YOU? STEP 2 Explore Jobs SUCCESS

1 STEP Who Are YOU? Career Interest Inventory Taking a career interest inventory can help you figure out what career clusters and specific occupations (jobs) might best fit your skills and personality. Refer to pg. 2

2 STEP Explore Jobs Use Your Career Planner Use your Alabama Success Education & Career Planner to explore jobs that match your interests and strengths. Refer to pgs. 6 -21

Get ready to play… W H E E L O F C L U S T E R S …the game show that helps you find your cool career!

Category: Business Management & Administration S P O R T S M A R K E T E R Turn to page 9 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Human Services A R T T H E R A P I S T Turn to page 15 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security F O R E S T F I R E F I G H T E R Turn to page 17 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications M U L T I M E D I A A R T I S T Turn to page 8 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Hospitality & Tourism H U N T I N G G U I D E Turn to page 14 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Marketing, Sales & Services F L O R A L D E S I G N E R Turn to page 19 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources G O L F C O U R S E T U R F M A N A G E R Turn to page 6 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Health Science C Y T O T E C H N O L O G I S T Turn to page 13 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Architecture & Construction U N D E R W A T E R R O B O T I C W E L D E R Turn to page 7 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Education & Training O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N I N S T R U C T O R Turn to page 10 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Finance F O R E N S I C L I T I G A T O R Turn to page 11 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Information Technology R E M O T E S E N S I N G S P E C I A L I S T Turn to page 16 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics A V I O N I C S T E C H N I C I A N Turn to page 21 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Manufacturing M U L T I C R A F T A U T O M O T I V E T E C H N I C I A N Turn to page 18 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Category: Government & Public Administration F O R E I G N S E R V I C E D I P L O M A T I C C O U R I E R Turn to page 12 in your Alabama SUCCESS book to read about this cool career, and Click to other careers in this cluster. begin puzzle

Thanks for playing… W H E E L O F C L U S T E R S Have a GREAT DAY!!!

3 STEP CREATE A PLAN Use Your Resources Sit down with your parents and counselors and create a plan based on your interests, strengths and possible career goals. Remember: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Refer to pg. 24

Resource SHELF www. careerclusters. org www. careercruising. com America’s Career Info. Net www. acinet. org/acinet Alabama Commission on Higher Education www. ache. state. al. us The Alabama Community College System www. accs. cc

Contact Information Philip Cleveland, Wallace State Dean of Technical Education philip. cleveland@wallacestate. edu Mary Simon, Alabama State Tech Prep msimon@alsde. edu Sumuthra Bowers, Career Coach sbowers@gadsdenstate. edu Julie Mc. Cauley, Career Coach jmccauley@gadsdenstate. edu Matthew Burttram, Career Coach mburttram@gadsdenstate. edu Walt Simmons, Career Coach wsimmons@gadsdenstate. edu Amy La. Count, Career Coach alacount@gadsdenstate. edu Chad Steed, Career Coach csteed@gadsdenstate. edu Kassie Mathis, Career Coach kmathis@gadsdenstate. edu Laura Swann, Career Coach lswann@gadsdenstate. edu