What are your options after high school graduation? There are plenty of pathways to consider, but the most important thing you can do is: PLAN IN ADVANCE!
Do you remember discussing Enrollment - Enlistment - Employment?
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Check out the links located on the "IMPORTANT LINKS & FORMS" page
Enrollment:
The current college enrollment rate for NC 18-24-year olds is 29% (Rural-Metro, 2023)
College Application Process: CFNC or Common App...Choose the one that is best for you!
NC Countdown to College: CFNC site that includes: Applications/Residency/FAFSA
Career & College Promise Program: This dual enrollment program allows high school students to get a jump-start on earning college credits while still enrolled in high school. "College transfer pathways", designed for students to start working toward transfer credit, lead to transfer degrees at Mitchell Community College. Courses completed with a "C" or better will seamlessly transfer to any public university and many private colleges in the state.
Cannot afford a 4-year tuition bill but want the "peace of mind" knowing you can transfer to your school of choice after completing a 2-year degree? Mitchell Community College is pleased to offer Guaranteed Admission Programs with North Carolina Universities, which provide students with guaranteed admission to select universities and a seamless transition to their desired transfer college or university upon graduation. Partner universities include: Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University, UNCC, UNCW, and Lenoir Rhyne.
Enlistment:
The US Armed Forces provides many benefits that include: competitive pay, job security & training, retirement plans, healthcare, AND Education Benefits (like the Post 9/11 GI Bill that covers college tuition and much more!) Click on the links below to learn more.
Employment:
Are you ready to begin your career? How do you find a career (not just a job) that matches your interests, skills & abilities that deliver a sustainable living wage (not minimum wage)?
Assessments:
Begin by creating a FREE account with NCCareers.org through your FREE CFNC account....click "Create One Today" to create your account.
You can share all of your assessment results with Mr. Cotton so that we can review together!
Determine the lifestyle you want to lead and how much it will cost you by completing "Lifestyle Reality Check". Use these results to find occupations that may support that lifestyle.
What kind of person are you? Are you Artistic? Social? Realistic?Answer a few questions using "Interests Finder" so we can find matching career interests.
"Skills Matcher" helps you identify careers that match your skills.
Uncover which "Career Clusters Match" your combination of work, skill, and academic interests.
What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
Gain skills and career experience through CTE. Learn about courses, clusters, work-based learning, student organizations (CTSOs), NTHS, industry credentials, free college courses and more.
Career & College Promise Program: CTE pathways are aligned with the high school career clusters and allow students the opportunity to earn a workforce credential before graduating from high school. Students acquire skills in high-demand areas to fill a need in our community.