There are many ways to continue education after high school. Four-year colleges and universities allow students to earn Bachelor degrees, and sometimes offer Masters or Doctorate degrees. Two-year colleges, such as community colleges, provide a range of Associate Degrees and Certificate programs. Trade or technical schools offer hands-on training for a specific job or career field. Learning can also occur through on-the-job training and other forms of professional development. View the resources on this page for more information on planning for education and career-specific certificate programs.
This planning guide, from Minneapolis Public Schools & University of Minnesota, provides a basic outline of steps students may take to prepare themselves for postsecondary education.
In addition to tranditional academics, Middlesex Community College offers "non-credit courses and short-term, highly focused programs in selected fields to meet the needs and interests of learners no matter what age, or stage of life, or career". Please visit MCC to learn more.