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Beyond High School brings you tools for college planning and financial education. These are great resources that can enhance your education and assist you in planning for a bright future.
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Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify for financial assistance in college or technical school.
Scholarships are a key way to fund your education. It's different from a loan because you don't have to pay this money back. There are so many out there!
The USA Armed Forces
Remember, many people go to college and serve in the armed forces! If interested in how the military can help pay for school,
KHS offers the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) once a year. This year it is being offered November 9th. Sign up in the counseling office if interested
Having an updated, professional resume is a great place to start! Your counselor or teachers are available to review your resume prior to applying for a job.
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an assessment-based credential available at no cost to you or employers. The NCRC is composed of three WorkKeys® assessments that measure skills critical to on-the-job success across industries and occupations:
Applied Math
The Applied Math assessment measures critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and problem solving techniques for situations that actually occur in today’s workplace. While individuals may use calculators and conversion tables to help with the problems on the assessment, math skills are still needed to think them through. Get more information about what to expect on the Applied Math assessment.
Workplace Documents
The Workplace Documents assessment measures the skill people use when they read and use written text such as memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies, and regulations on the job. Get more information about what to expect on the Workplace Documents assessment.
Graphic Literacy
Workplace graphics come in a variety of formats, but all communicate a level of information. From charts to graphs, diagrams to floor plans, identifying what information is being presented and understanding how to use it are critical to success. The Graphic Literacy assessment measures the skill needed to locate, synthesize, and use information from workplace graphics. Get more information about what to expect on the Graphic Literacy assessment.
The NCRC is useful for all industries and jobs at every level
Certificates
Level 3 score on all assessments earns Bronze certificate
Level 4 score on all assessments earns Silver certificate
Level 5 score on all assessments earns Gold Certificate
Level 6 score on all assessments earns Platinum certificate
Are you ready to show your skills?
Contact your local Job Center toll-free at 1-888-728-5627 or find the center nearest you.
Learn more about ACT (link is external), NCRC (link is external), and WorkKeys® (link is external).
Kirksville Job Center is located at 2105 E Normal Ave, Kirksville, MO and can help jumpstart your job search, offer great resources, and more! Just click the button below!