*To join these online information sessions, please fill out the Google form to get access to the Zoom meeting. If any questions, feel free to email the VP of Programs at programs.ptsa.irvington@gmail.com.
May 23, 2024: College & Career Guidance Series Part 8 (over Zoom)
If you study computer science in college, what jobs can you get with those skills you learned? Do you need to excel in math and science to be a success in the computer science field?
Slide deck for Decoding the Computer Science Industry, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA
Decoding the Computer Science Industry Video Recording
May 3, 2024: Senior Panel - The College Application Experience (over Zoom)
What are the differences in applying to UCs, private colleges and Ivy Leagues? What exams are necessary to take when applying to colleges? When should the start of the college application process be?
Slide deck for The College Application Experience, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA
The College Application Experience Video Recording
April 26, 2024: College & Career Guidance Series Part 7 (over Zoom)
What kind of jobs can journalism majors get after college? What does it take to make it in journalism? What is the difference between print, broadcast and publishing?
Slide deck for Careers in Journalism, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA
March 14, 2024: College & Career Guidance Series Part 6 (over Zoom)
What career opportunities are there for a business major? What business skills do you need to have to be an entrepreneur?
Slide deck for Banking on Business, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA
Banking on Business Video Recording
February 22, 2024: College & Career Guidance Series Part 5 (over Zoom)
What areas of study for engineering are there? Where can engineering skills be applied? What is the difference between engineering and architecture? What are the requirements to become an engineer or architect?
Slide deck for Exploring Engineering, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA
January 18, 2024: College & Career Guidance Series Part 4 (over Zoom)
What responsibilities does a corporate lawyer have? How areas of law are there to practice? How much speaking and writing skills do you need to have to make a career in law?
Slide deck for Understanding the Legal Profession, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA.
December 7, 2023: College & Career Guidance Series Part 3 (over Zoom)
What are the responsibilities of a teacher, principal, or Director at the District Office? What kind of courses and exams do you need to take to become an educator? How much time commitment is expected in this field?
Slide deck for Appreciating the Education Industry, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA.
November 30, 2023: College & Career Guidance Series Part 2 (over Zoom)
What kind of schooling do you need to become a doctor? What kinds of jobs are part of the medical industry? How much work is it to be a doctor?
Slide deck for Exploring Medicine, presented by Yung-pei Choy, VP of Programs, IHS PTSA.
October 26, 2023: College & Career Guidance Series Part 1 (over Zoom)
What to consider when thinking about starting your kid's pathway to college? How much does college cost these days?
Slide deck on How College Decisions Are Made presented by Jose Villalobos, Admissions Counselor for Washington State University.
Slide deck on Costs of College & How to Fund It presented by Becky Doyle, Admissions Counselor for Gonzaga University.
Nov. 15, 2022: College and Career Guidance Series Part 2 - https://youtu.be/y9UB6Q0Si98
Slides from presentation: CGS - Nov 2022 - Medical Program Info.pptx (PPTX)
Dec. 20, 2022: College and Career Guidance Series Part 3 (Legal Profession) - https://youtu.be/7HlWoMt5k3s
Feb. 8, 2023 - College and Career Guidance Series Part 4 (Engineering/Technology) - https://youtu.be/bihMO_MBmQE
Slides from presentation: CGS - Feb 2023 - Engineering Program Info.pdf (PDF)
Mar. 23, 2023 - College and Career Guidance Series Part 5 (Legal Careers) - https://youtu.be/wbBol7b-tL4
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