Work or College?
2021.05.04 11:40 am - 12:21 pm
Teaching point: What is the relationship between education, pay and unemployment?
Agenda
Agenda
Do Now (5 minutes)
Do Now (5 minutes)
Work or College? (10 minutes)
Work or College? (10 minutes)
Alternatives to College: What are My Options? (10 minutes)
Alternatives to College: What are My Options? (10 minutes)
Education Saves Jobs (10 minutes)
Education Saves Jobs (10 minutes)
Closure (5- 10 minutes)
Closure (5- 10 minutes)
Work or College?
Work or College?
What should you do after high school? It’s a big question, but don’t panic. Watch this video that breaks down your different options, then answer the questions.
What should you do after high school? It’s a big question, but don’t panic. Watch this video that breaks down your different options, then answer the questions.
Alternatives to College: What are my options?
Alternatives to College: What are my options?
A 4-year college is a great option after high school, but it’s not the only one. Read the article to learn more about community college, trade school, and more!
A 4-year college is a great option after high school, but it’s not the only one. Read the article to learn more about community college, trade school, and more!
Education Saves Jobs
Education Saves Jobs
The benefits of education go beyond pay. Watch the video to learn how education is related to unemployment.
The benefits of education go beyond pay. Watch the video to learn how education is related to unemployment.
Closure
Closure
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the form below.
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the form below.
1) Why might going to college be a good financial decision, despite the cost?
1) Why might going to college be a good financial decision, despite the cost?
2) What are the pros and cons of beginning work directly after high school?
2) What are the pros and cons of beginning work directly after high school?
3) Why might you consider a community college if you know you want a four-year bachelor's degree?
3) Why might you consider a community college if you know you want a four-year bachelor's degree?
4) Why do you think there is so much demand for apprenticeships?
4) Why do you think there is so much demand for apprenticeships?
5) Which sectors are predicted to recover the slowest after the economic downturn of early 2020 and why?
5) Which sectors are predicted to recover the slowest after the economic downturn of early 2020 and why?