College & Career Night An EHS Counseling

College & Career Night An EHS Counseling Department **************************************** Director of Counseling Services & Assessment Dr. Karen Allen School Counselors Joseph Bensky – Jennifer Denard- Maeve DiPasquale Paige Haugland Stephanie Lippincott

Tonight’s Agenda Welcome & Introductions Planning for the Future Post-Secondary Options & The Workforce Special Presentations Mercer County Technical Schools- Mr. Michael Orfe Marines - Sgt. Christopher Jones New Jersey National Guard - Sgt. Mackenzee Wareham United States Army - Sgt. Tarweh Witherspoon Choosing & Exploring Careers Getting a Head Start in High School College & Career Planning Resources Questions & Answers

Planning for the Future Explore post-secondary options Understand the steps needed to do your chosen job/career Start preparing in high school: Academic course selection Vocational Programs Internships/Apprenticeships/Work Summer Program College courses and experiences

Post-Secondary Options & The Workforce Technology/Trade School Hands on experience Short term training Check licensing and accreditation Military 4 major branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Additional options: National Guard, Coast Guard, Reserves ROTC programs at 2yr and 4 yr college institutions ASVAB testing Community College Certificate programs Associate degrees Less expensive than a 4-year institution NJ STARS and NJ STARS II Scholarships Transfer to four year college to complete last two years of Bachelor degree studies

Post-Secondary Options & The Workforce Four-Year Colleges & Universities Bachelor’s degree Expense Considerations Selection Process Considerations: High school GPA & rigor of coursework SAT or ACT scores Letters of recommendation Admissions essays Extracurricular activities/community service Special skills or talents Naviance College Search Tools: SuperMatch College Search Scattergram

Choosing & Exploring Careers Naviance Career Exploration Tools What careers fit my personality, abilities, interests, values and skills? Strengths Explorer What careers are available? Career Cluster Finder Career Interest Profiler What do people in various jobs actually do on the job? Road Trip Nation Two Major Steps: Self-Assessment/Career Research Hands On Experiences

Choosing & Exploring Careers Hands On Experiences: Talk to people in the field Job Shadowing Internships/Apprenticeships Senior Experience Summer Programs

Getting a Head Start in High School Utilize Career Pathway Guide during course selections Senior Experience Secure a job or internship Meet course requirements Apply to Vocational Programs in fields of interest Take college courses in areas of interest Participate in extracurricular activities and clubs related to field

Getting a Head Start in High School Mercer County Vo-Tech (www.mcts.edu) Shared-Time Programs (11 th and 12th grade) Attend the VoTech Interest Field Trip (9-11th) Students apply in 10th or 11th grade Guest Day Visit required for certain programs Over 40 programs at 3 locations Example Programs: Architectural/Engineering Design, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Business Office Applications &Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Electrical Construction, Gaming, Graphic Arts, Pre-Nursing, HVAC Technology, MCCC Career Prep (12th grade) Simultaneously earn high school and college credits in specific areas of study (tuitionfree) Credits may be applied toward an MCCC Associate degree or transferred to a 4-year institution Information Technology, Culinary and Pastry Arts, Exercise Science, Pre-Engineering, Fire Science, Business Studies, Hospitality Management, Radio & TV Production, PreNursing, Theatre

Services for Students With Disabilities Higher Education IEPs and 504s do not directly transfer to college Accommodations/supports are available but must be requested Supports offered through Disability Services Must register as a student with a disability to get accommodations Documentation of disability Each college/university offers different levels of supports Students should see their counselor or case manager with questions

Referral to Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) During their senior year, students with IEP’s and 504 Plans are referred to the EHS Transition Coordinator, Mr. Michael Mattle. DVRS helps students with: Employment Career assessments Employment assistance while employed Scholarships for additional training for colleges and other post-secondary programs

College & Career Planning Resources EHS Guidance Website and Office http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us Resources for each grade College and career handbooks and presentations College Visits, Fairs, & Open Houses Curriculum Guide Financial aid resources Scholarships Upcoming events Naviance Student http://student.naviance.com/ewing

College & Career Planning Resources Occupational Outlook Handbook (Career Outlook) http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/ O*NET Online http://www.onetonline.org NJ DOE Career & Technical Education Resources http://www.nj.gov/education/cte/programs Mapping Your Future www.mappingyourfuture.org College Board https://www.collegeboard.org National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

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