texas workforce commission beyond high school an update

Texas Workforce Commission

Beyond High SchoolAn Update

Before We Get Started

Housekeeping

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website: Webinar recording Q&A Transcript PowerPoint file

Brief Updates

• Will be hiring a new Education Specialist soon

• Working on a lot of projects

• Many new/fresh resources to come

Charting Your CourseBeyond High School

Charting Your Course

Data Provided by:

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

• Institute for College Access and Success

• U.S. Department of Education

• Texas Workforce Commission Texas CARES Texas CREWS Reality Check

Table of Contents

Defining School Types

School Quality

Costs & Loans

Outcome Data Step-by-Step Process

Student Body

School Size

Location

Campus Life

Defining School Types

• We explain and compare the following:

Universities

Community, Technical, & State Colleges

Health Related Institutions

Career Schools and Colleges

Where to Begin?

Example of Defining School Type

Basic Facts

Considerations

Comparisons at a Glance

We Also Compare

• Public vs Private

• Community College vs University

• Community College vs Career School

• In-State vs Out-of-State

Criteria for Selecting Schools

Considerations we discuss:

Type of degree desired

School Quality

Costs

Future Indicators

School Size

Location

Campus Environment

Student Body

Types of Degree

• Certifications & Licenses

• Associate’s Degrees

• Bachelor’s Degrees

• Master’s Degrees

• Doctorate Degrees

• Professional Degrees

School Quality

• How can we measure quality? Consider this: School Philosophy

Accreditation

Admission Requirements

Faculty

Facilities

Post-Graduation Results

Education Cost Considerations

• Tuition and Expenses

• Parent Contributions Questions to ask

parents

• Financial Aid FAFSA Student Loans

Future Indicators

• Retention Rates• Average Time to Earn a Degree or Certificate• Graduation Rates• Loan Default Rates

School Size

• Total Enrolled

• Class Size

Location

• Local Community• In-State vs

Out-of-State• Distance from Home• Climate• Post-Graduation

Residence of Choice• Distance Learning

Campus Environment

• Setting

• Housing

• Safety

• Athletics

• Special Services

• Social Activities & Clubs

Student Body

“Imagine the school experience you want, and choose a school that fits that image.”

The Selection Process

• Provides an 8-step method to college selection. Not a one-size-fits-all approach Encourages students to work with parents Provides resources for more research Encourages students collect information on colleges

of interest utilizing: College websites College Fairs Interviewing Alumni Campus visits

Final List of Research Tools

• Including our contact information

Size of the Booklet

• Portable

• Pocket-Sized

• Easy to read

How to Order?

Mail to: TWC/ LMCI101 East 15th Street, Annex, Room 0252Austin, TX 78778-0001

Fax to: 512-936-3204

• http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/shared/OrderForms/orderform.html

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http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/shared/PDFs/BeyondHighSchool20150914.pdf

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• Or go to the Counselor/Teacher section of the LMCI website at www.lmci.state.tx.us

First resource link on the left

• Keep an eye out for future webinars

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Contact information

Lorena Knight (Lori)

Education SpecialistTexas Workforce Commission512-463-4879lorena.knight@twc.state.tx.us

http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/

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