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The skinny on college
- 1. The Skinny onCollege
- 2. Why Go toCollege? The more education you have, the more you’ll make on average and the lower your chances will be of being unemployed.
- 3. Still Not Convinced? • Demand • Training • Flexibility • Experiences
- 4. Demand • According toone estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.
- 5. Training • Most goodjobs – those that awful strong salaries and benefits - will require more than a high school diploma, even at the entry level.
- 6. Flexibility • The workworld is changing at a hectic pace, and rarely does a person stay working for one company or even in one occupation anymore. Education gives you greater flexibility in changing careers.
- 7. Experiences • Higher educationnot only gives you skills, it can give you first-hand experience. It also allows you to meet new people and make new friends who can serve as career connections in the future. And alumni networks help as well.
- 8. Types of Colleges •2 year colleges • 4 year colleges • Technical Programs
- 9. 2 Year Colleges •Community and Junior Colleges – Moberly Area Community College – Indian Hills Community College – North Central Missouri College • Offer certificates and associates (2 year) degrees • Usually less expensive than four year colleges
- 10. 4 Year Colleges •Universities and Colleges – Truman State University – Mizzou – Culver Stockton College • Offer four year bachelors degrees in a wide variety of subjects • Often will be more costly and require students to live on campus, but offer the most academic and social opportunity
- 11. Technical Schools • Examples – Linn State Technical College – Ranken Technical College • Offer career-orientated training programs and some offer associates degrees. • Costs can vary based upon the program. • Example programs – Heavy equipment operation, Automotive technology, HVAC, Computer Programming, Aviation maintenance
- 12. The Missouri A+Program • Tuition and fee reimbursement at a qualifying 2 year school • To earn A+ benefits you must meet certain criteria • Talk to your high school’s A+ Coordinator for more information
- 13. How Can IPrepare Now? Seniors • visit campuses and talk to college reps at your school • Take the ACT • compile an activities list • apply for scholarships
- 14. Juniors • talk tocollege representatives when they come to your school and attend college fairs • Take the ACT • Explore schools on the web
- 15. Freshmen, Sophomores, ANDJuniors • Talk to your counselor and your BULLDOG mentor about your career aspirations and school plans • Utilize your family, friends, and connections to discuss careers, perhaps even job shadow • Use Missouri Connections to explore careers • Get involved: sports, clubs, service, part time jobs
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Editor's Notes
- #3 Every bit of education you get increases your earning potential - the average salary of a high school graduate is $15,000 less per year than a person with a Bachelors degree.. Better yet, further education decreases your odds of unemployment.
- #4 Demand:Training:Flexibility:Experiences: Make friends, meet people, build connections, and explore your interests.
- #9 IHCC: Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IANCMC: North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MOMACC: Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, Kirksville etc.