Assignment 6.2: Choosing a
Post-Secondary Educational Option
Part A
Instructions: Use your “Explore Options” and “Goals and Plans” from your Xello homepage and your current Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) to complete this worksheet. If you do not have a Xello account use another career website that gives information on education and training options for chosen careers.
What is your employment goal at this point from your Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP).
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List other careers from your “Goals and Plans” in Xello or from another other career website.
Review these Google Slides to review possible education and training options.
Use “Explore Options” or “Goals and Plans” in Xello or another website and write down the education or training you will need to complete for your top career choice/s.
Education/Training Identified to Pursue
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Which educational option is for you?
☐ Attend a technical/community college and earn an associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate.
☐ Attend a 2-year university/college.
☐ Attend a 4-year college or university and earn an undergraduate degree,
☐ Attend a short-term certification program.
☐ Receive on-the-job training (including apprenticeship).
☐ participate in a humanitarian program, e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.
☐ Enlist in the military.
☐ Other:
This is your Measurable Postsecondary Education/Training Goal.
After high school I will __________________________________
Part B
Before you Begin Part B, answer this question:
What is your Measurable Postsecondary Education/Training Goal?
After high school, I will _________________________________________________________.
Directions:
Review one of these resources with information on planning for post-secondary education.
Education Resource Guide for Students and Families (Department of Workforce Development)
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/publications/dvr/pdf/dvr_18143_p.pdf
Starting your College Search
Going to College Resource for Teens with Disabilities
http://www.going-to-college.org/
Now…..Pretend that you could create the “perfect postsecondary” education option: school, campus or program. What type of school or program would be just right for you?
Use these guiding questions to help you create your dream school or program.
Where would this school or program be located (state, city)?
What size would the school be—number of students attending?
What classes would you take (computer, theater)?
What types of social activities would be offered (sports, clubs)?