1	Post-Secondary Options The Choice is Yours!
2	Introduction LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL OR WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AFTER GRADUATION?
3	OPTIONS College or University Community College Apprenticeship Private Career Schools Military Workforce
4	College or University Bachelor’s Degree 4 years (or longer) Can transfer in 2 yrs from CC Utah Public (state sponsored) UVSC, USU, U of U, SUU, Weber State Utah Private Westminster Brigham Young Univ. of Phoenix Western Governors
5	Night and Weekend Options for Working Students UVU Extended Learning http://www.uvsc.edu/extend/
6	Community Colleges Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Certificate Program Licensing Program CEU, Dixie State, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College,
7	Associate of Arts or Sciences Transfer Degree 2 years of Community College + 2 years of University
8	Associate of Applied Science Specified 2 year program of study leading to a job in the workforce Examples include semiconductor manufacturing, dental hygiene
9	Certificate Program A certificate is awarded upon completion of an approved vocational program Time varies from 6 weeks (Health Unit Coordinator) to many months Examples—, CompTia Certification, Building Construction
10	MATC Offers Certification and Licensure programs A fraction of the cost of private schools Can be done in High School http://www.mountainlandatc.org/ Contact Mr. Olsen in Guidance
11	Licensing Program A license is awarded upon completion of a program of study approved by a licensing agency Manicurist, Building Maintenance, Licensed Practical Nurse
12	Apprenticeships Over 850 Occupations Sponsored by the US Department of Labor On the job, paid, supervised training with technical instruction in a specific trade Length of training usually varies 3-5 years Sponsored by individual employers or labor groups Pay increases as skills increase (every 6 months) Apprentices compete more effective in labor market upon completion of training Certifications are honored nationally
13	Private Career Schools Degrees vary from a Bachelor’s to certification only Time requirements vary depending on program Includes Business, Cosmetology, Technical/Trade Schools LDS Business College, ITT Tech, Midwives College of Utah, Mountain West College, Nuemont, Provo College, Stevens-Henager, Utah Career College,
14	MILITARY - ENLISTED Generally a 4 year obligation High School diploma ASVAB Coordinated by recruiters Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force recruiters visit campus regularly There are more than 4,100 different jobs both full-time and part-time duty. Many are non-combat related and most have civilian counterparts Examples—Air Traffic Controllers, Graphic Designers, Registered Nurses, Accountants http://www.todaysmilitary.com/ http://www.careersinthemilitary.com
15	MILITARY – OFFICER ROTC Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) Program of study while in college 2,3,& 4 year scholarships available Upon graduation commission as officer with a 5 or more year commitment to serve in military
16	MILITARY OFFICER- ACADEMIES Military Academies U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland U.S. Military Academy West Point, New York U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London, CT U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York Mrs. Rich’s Academies Website
17	Military Academies 4 year university program Graduation in 4 years guaranteed Scholarship program All expenses covered Extremely competitive entrance All academies are nationally ranked as top university programs Begin application spring of junior year 5-10 year commitment to serve in the military after graduation 10 year commitment is for those who are selected for and complete pilot training
18	Preparing for the Future Now thru class choices. Research options NOW! Use online resources Jump Start your future-take preparatory classes College Credit— IB/AP, Concurrent Enrollment, Directed Learning Career Prep– MATC, Internships, CTE Courses, Courses in your Career Field