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YES!! Everyone is college material!!
YES!! Everyone is college material!!
If you have any questions or concerns about college, please come see Miss Nicholson. But here are some resources for you to peruse.
Here are some videos about people who thought they could not go to college - but they did!
Is College Worth It?
Is College Worth It?
Yes, it is!! Remember, college does not mean a 4 year school. Take a look at this picture for more details.
College will only put me into debt.
College will only put me into debt.
The media likes to make people believe that they will go into hundreds of thousands of debt. But, in reality college debt is nowhere near that amount. Check out this graphic that shows the real college debt.
There are no jobs. I will have spent all this money and time for no job.
There are no jobs. I will have spent all this money and time for no job.
Michigan is in need of college graduates. Below is a graph that shows where Michigan is at and where we need to be by 2020.
Here is a graph showing earnings versus the unemployment rate for different levels of education.
Not sure what career or major you should pursue?
Not sure what career or major you should pursue?
Check out these resources!
This link sends you to a website with different options to search potential careers. Once you find a career, click on it and it will give a description of the job, tell you the education level needed and the job outlook.
Search through a list of college majors and careers to find your best match
Create a profile and take a short assessment to determine what career/major best fits your skill sets.
Use this website to take a skills assessment to determine what field of study you should pursue
Here is a funny video about career placement tests. Keep in mind, this video is for entertainment purposes.
Career assessments are to guide you towards what career paths might suite you based on your current skills and interests. They are not telling you what you should do and become, but rather helping you see your options. Please see Mrs. VanConant or Mr. Bloomfield with any questions or concerns.
Please see Miss Nicholson with any questions or concerns.
Please see Miss Nicholson with any questions or concerns.
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