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Options for Education Beyond High School
Apprenticeship programs:
Apprentices are paid while they learn a trade. An apprenticeship can last months or years depending on the trade. Apprentices gain on-the-job training and attend classes about the trade.
Examples: bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, and sheet metal workers.
Private Career Schools:
Students attend these schools to learn a specific occupation and typically earn an associate degree, certificate or diploma. Programs can last for several months to a couple of years. Examples: cosmetology, massage therapy, respiratory therapy, and administrative assistant.
Military:
Students wanting to gain leadership skills, self-discipline, self-confidence, and mental and physical maturity may choose to enter a U.S. military branch. Armed services can provide benefits such as job training and placement, retirement pensions and college tuition assistance. Examples: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, and Coast Guard.
Community Colleges:
These colleges offer a broad range of programs typically at a lower cost than other educational institutions. Generally, they offer diplomas, certificates and associate degrees. Some programs enable a student to get a job right away; others prepare a student to transfer to a four-year college. College Examples: Blue Mountain Community College, Linn Benton Community College
Public and Private Colleges and Universities:
Students who wish to pursue a broad academic course of study generally choose a four-year public or private college or university. Graduates of a four-year institution earn a bachelor’s degree. Some institutions also offer master’s and other graduate degrees. Completion of a bachelor’s degree means a student has studied a broad range of subjects, along with specialized subject areas called majors. College Examples: Oregon State University, University of Oregon, George Fox University
Your Future Starts here
MyFuture incorporates guidance about personal finance, career options, military opportunities, and getting the perfect job. You may take an interest inventory, build an eye-catching resume, and play a game that helps you better understand your future financial-aid process. The site also explains the value of an excellent cover letter and suggests a few tips to help young people interview well.
Go to: MyFuture for more information
CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor- explore careers, education and employment options for post-high school. Click on different sections to find a career you like, what it takes to finish high school, get work experience and more. Discover your future at CareerOneStop.org.
Take their Interest Assessment; 30 quick questions and around 5 minutes to learn about careers that might be best for you! Go to: Interest Assessment for more information.
Learn about why it's important to finish high school. Click here.
The steps to apply to college start early, so plan ahead for your best options! A good starting point is to consider your career goals. Click here for steps you should take to apply for college.
Find Your Path
Not sure where to start? Check out the Career Interest Quiz to learn more about yourself and your interests. Career Interest Quiz is an interest survey based on pictures and only takes about 5 minutes to do.
10 questions to discover your future
Answer 10 questions & discover your future. Check out BigFuture at Collegeboard for helpful tips and advice. Your big future begins with you- it's your journey. Asking yourself questions that can help you figure out who you are and where you want to go.
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Major & Career Search
Browse major & career profiles using the collegeboard site. Majors & Careers are separated by categories. Speak with your school counselor for more information.
Go to Big Future Major & Career Search for exploration.
Major Categories:
Arts & Humanities, Business, Health & Medicine, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Public & Social Services, Science, Math & Technology, Social Sciences, Trades & Personal Services.
Career Categories:
Arts, Entertainment & Sports, Business, Health & Medicine, Media & Social Sciences, Public & Social Services, Science, Math & Technology, Trades & Personal Services.
O*NET Online: Career Exploration & Job Analysis
O*NET online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development, students and more!
Click on "I want to be.." find your dream job or many one you never even imagined!
Take their interest profiler to help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. Explore all careers.