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Dr. Christopher M. Manno, Superintendent of Schools Burlington Township School District
Preparing for Higher Education 1
You don’t need to take extensive notes. The presentation is available on my website and blog.
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Education Counts Jobs and the Economy – What’s going on? Start with your PASSION! What do you need to do to prepare for higher
ed.?
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Education Week, Diplomas Count, The Graduation Project 2007, June, 2007
Without a high school diploma, the average adult… Earns $19,365 annually and
Has a 58% chance of being steadily employed
With some post-secondary education, the
average adult… Earns $33,363 annually and
Has a 68% chance of being steadily employed
Ed. Week, Diploma Counts, June 12, 2007
Job Zones Education Median
Income
Examples
Zone 1: Little or no
preparation
HS diploma or GED, formal
training sometimes required
to obtain a license
$12,638 Taxi drivers, amusement and rec.
attendants, counter clerks,
waitresses/ers
Zone 2: Some
preparation
HS diploma, perhaps some
voc. training or job-related
courses; an assoc’s or bach’s
deg. could be needed
$24,461 Sheet-metal workers, forest-fire
fighters, customer service reps,
pharmacy techs, retail sales clerks,
tellers
Zone 3: Medium
preparation
Voc. training, on-the-job exp.;
or an assoc’s deg.; bach’s
deg. sometimes required
$35,672 Funeral directors, dental hygienists,
electricians, forest and conservation
techs, legal secretaries, insurance
adjusters, Network Systems Analysts
Zone 4: Considerable
preparation
Most jobs require a bach’s
deg., but some do not $50,552 Accountants, HR managers, computer
programmers, chemists, detectives
Zone 5: Extensive
preparation
Bach’s deg. required; some
require grad ed $59,113 Librarians, lawyers, aerospace
engineers, physicists, school
psychologists, surgeons Ed. Week, June 12, 2007
Job Zones Education Median
Income
Examples
Zone 1: Little or no
preparation
HS diploma or GED, formal
training sometimes
required to obtain a license
$12,638 Taxi drivers, amusement and rec.
attendants, counter clerks,
waitresses/ers
Zone 2: Some
preparation
HS diploma, perhaps some
voc. training or job-related
courses; an assoc’s or
bach’s deg. could be
needed
$24,461 Sheet-metal workers, forest-fire
fighters, customer service reps,
pharmacy techs, retail sales clerks,
tellers
Zone 3: Medium
preparation
Voc. training, on-the-job
exp.; or an assoc’s deg.;
bach’s deg. sometimes
required
$35,672 Funeral directors, dental hygienists,
electricians, forest and conservation
techs, legal secretaries, insurance
adjusters, Network Systems Analysts
Zone 4: Considerable
preparation
Most jobs require a bach’s
deg., but some do not $50,552 Accountants, HR managers, computer
programmers, chemists, detectives
Zone 5: Extensive
preparation
Bach’s deg. required; some
require grad ed $59,113 Librarians, lawyers, aerospace
engineers, physicists, school
psychologists, surgeons
Ed. Week, June 12, 2007
Job Zones Education Median
Income Examples
Zone 1: Little or no
preparation
HS diploma or GED, formal
training sometimes
required to obtain a license
$12,638 Taxi drivers, amusement and rec.
attendants, counter clerks,
waitresses/ers
Zone 2: Some
preparation
HS diploma, perhaps some
voc. training or job-related
courses; an assoc’s or
bach’s deg. could be
needed
$24,461 Sheet-metal workers, forest-fire
fighters, customer service reps,
pharmacy techs, retail sales clerks,
tellers
Zone 3: Medium
preparation
Voc. training, on-the-job
exp.; or an assoc’s deg.;
bach’s deg. sometimes
required
$35,672 Funeral directors, dental hygienists,
electricians, forest and conservation
techs, legal secretaries, insurance
adjusters, Network Systems Analysts
Zone 4: Considerable
preparation
Most jobs require a bach’s
deg., but some do not $50,552 Accountants, HR managers, computer
programmers, chemists, detectives
Zone 5: Extensive
preparation
Bach’s deg. required; some
require grad ed $59,113 Librarians, lawyers, aerospace
engineers, physicists, school
psychologists, surgeons
Ed. Week, June 12, 2007
Job Zone 51% 6%
16%
77%
Less than highschool
High schooldiploma
Some college
B.A. degree
Ed. Week, Diploma Counts, June 12, 2007
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
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Eighty-four percent (84%) of employers report that schools are not doing a good job preparing young people for the workplace More than 50% of employers note deficiencies in
math and science 72% of hires were considered deficient in basic
English writing skills 81% of hires were considered deficient in written
communications 38% of recent hires were considered deficient in
reading and comprehension Education Week, Diplomas Count, The
Graduation Project 2007, June, 2007
There are clear benefits to taking advanced courses such as Algebra 2 and beyond.
Students who score higher on math tests and take advanced math in HS are more likely to succeed in college and secure better-paying jobs.
In many well-paid, in-demand jobs that require some math, the level needed rarely rises above 9th grade or 10th grade content.
Fluency in advanced math topics is less crucial than skill in problem-solving and in applying math to different tasks.
- Education Week, June 2007
“These findings best apply to the wide swath of ‘average’ students who travel the featureless landscape called senior year.”
Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher Magazine,
August, 6, 2007
Day One
Strength Training
Competitive Team Sports
Outdoor Education
Period as a P.E. aide
Study hall
Day Two
English
Art
Government
Period as a P.E. aide
Study hall
Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher
Magazine, August, 6, 2007
Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher
Magazine, August, 6, 2007
Soft Skills Matter.
- Education Week, June 2007
Employers complain more about the lack of “soft” or “applied” skills than about inadequate academic skills.
70% of human-resource officials cited
deficiencies among graduates in applied or “soft” skills.
- Education Week, June 2007
Attitudes and Behaviors Professionalism Work ethic - punctuality,
dependability, industriousness, persistence
Working well in teams and with people from other cultures
Writing and speaking well Time and workload
management. Nonverbal communication
skills
Habits of Mind Evaluating information
critically Ability to analyze, interpret
and reason Solving problems creatively Thinking in a multidisciplinary
way Precision and Accuracy
- Education Week, June 2007
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U.S. News and World Report
1. Registered Nurse 2. Software Developer 3. Pharmacist 4. Medical Assistant 5. Database Administrator 6. Web Developer 7. Computer Systems Analyst 8. Physical Therapist 9. Computer Programmer 10. Occupational Therapist
“The Best Jobs of 2012 are a diverse mix of occupations that span several industries. But our top 10 are all healthcare or technology jobs that are facing significant hiring demand, providing good job satisfaction for workers, and paying competitive salaries.” http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-25-best-jobs
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25 Best Job 2012 (top 10)
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh/
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1. Personal Care Aides 2. Home Health Aides 3. Biomedical Engineers 4. “Helpers” –
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, Tile and Marble Setters
5. Carpenters
6. Veterinary technologists and technicians
7. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
8. Physical Therapist Assistants
9. “Helpers” – Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
10. Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
1. Anesthesiologist 2. Surgeon 3. Obstetrician and Gynecologist 4. Oral Surgeon 5. Orthodontist 6. General Internist 7. Other Physicians and Surgeons 8. Family ad General Practitioner 9. Chief Executive 10. Psychiatrist
“These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm
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10 Highest Paying Jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
1. Petroleum Engineer 2. Attorney 3. Architectural and Engineering
Manager 4. Marketing 5. Computer and Information
Systems Manager 6. Financial Manager 7. Airline Pilot 8. Sales Manager 9. Engineer (various) 10. Actuary
“2011 employment levels in retail salespersons (4.3 million) and cashiers (3.3 million) occupations combined for nearly 6 percent of total U.S. employment. The highest paying occupational groups were management, legal, computer and mathematical, and architecture and engineering occupations.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm
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Other High Paying Jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
1. Registered Nurse 2. Retail Sales 3. Home Health Aide 4. Personal Care Aide 5. Office Clerk – General 6. Food Preparation and Service 7. Customer Service 8. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Driver 9. Laborer – Freight, Stock, etc. 10. Postsecondary Teachers
“The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm
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Most New Jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
1. Registered Nurse 2. Postsecondary Teachers 3. Elementary Teachers 4. Sales Reps – Wholesale and
Manufacturing 5. Accountants and Auditors 6. Civil Engineers 7. Computer and Information Systems
Jobs 8. School Counselors 9. Financial Analysts 10. Information Security Analysts, Web
Developers, And Computer Network Architects
“As of July, 2011, Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed or slightly higher in July. Forty-four states recorded unemployment rate increases, two states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and four states had no change.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm Preparing for Higher Education 30
Most New Jobs (requiring higher
education, paying over $50K median)
High need for “aides” or “assistants” in the health care industry Low-paying, hard work,
generally unskilled
Top 2 spots on “Fastest Growing Occupations” List
Greatest number of jobs on the “Fastest Growing” list are in healthcare
High job growth in infrastructure, building, and trades
Highest paying jobs remain in healthcare 7 of the top 10 spots on “Highest
Paying” list in healthcare
Prominent professions on highest paying list (non-healthcare) Architecture and Engineering
Energy – Petroleum, Natural Sciences
Pharmacy
Technology – Computer Programming, etc.
Attorneys
Finance
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How do I choose???
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Think. Find a partner and share. Discuss…What career field has a connection with this productive activity? How might you determine if there are good jobs available in that field?
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TIME!
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Average life expectancy in the U.S. in 2010 was 78.24 years. That means you’ll spend about 26 years working! That’s a long time!
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Google data: www.google.com/publicdata
Almost there…
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Source: Burlington Township High School Guidance Dept., Mr. James Mills, Director
• Size of school
• Location
• Distance from home
• Activities/Athletics
• Public/Private
• Coed/Single sex
• Entrance requirements
• Entrance difficulty
• Reputation of School
• Majors available
• Commitment to major by school
• Cost
• Campus personality
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Bigfuture… www.student.collegeboard.org. Step-by-step advice and interactive tools to help you get started navigating the college planning process, explore majors and careers, get in to the schools you like, and figure out how to pay for it.
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• No “right” number
• “Diversify” you applications
• “Safe” schools
• “Match” schools
• “Reach” schools
• Be sure to adhere to deadlines – check with your specific school guidance department
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Indicates your level of interest
Allows you to get beyond the statistics
Puts a “face” onto the college
Gives the college an opportunity to get to
know you on a more personal level
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1. Average GPA/Class Rank?
2. Average SAT scores? 3. Other tests required? 4. Cost of
attendance/average financial aid package (grants, loans, work study)?
5. Average class size for major
6. Number of years housing is guaranteed
7. % of students who return after 1 year? Graduate in 4 years (6 years)?
8. Do professors teach freshmen/undergrad? Adjunct or full-time
9. Campus social life 10. Career placement
services available?
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Course selection (difficulty, extended languages, extended math & science, honors & AP courses)
Grades/GPA Rank in Class Sat scores
Take the SAT in the spring of your junior year and the fall of your senior year
Check schools for SAT Subject Test requirements Review for the SAT or take an SAT prep course. Scores will
improve with practice Rank in Class
ACT Option Accepted by virtually every college in the US in place of SAT Tests what you have learned, not your aptitude www.act.org
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SAT Subject Tests Required by some colleges: math, science, etc.
Leadership Positions Activities
Sports
Clubs & High School activities
Community/church activities
Volunteer community service activities
Part-time jobs
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Essay Recommendations
Ask for letters of recommendation from two or three teachers early in the fall
Supply a résumé
Remember to thank them and let them know where you have been accepted
Interview Your preparation and planning
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Regular Decision (April 1) Rolling Admission (reviewed as received) Early Decision (early application &
commitment) Early Action (early application & no
commitment)
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Testing Information - PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ASVAB Financial Aid Information- links to sites that will explain how
to pay for college, the types of scholarships that are available, scholarship search engines, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
College Information- complete a college search, find out what college may be the right match for you, check out college rankings and take virtual campus tours
Review any scholarship bulletins your high school may publish
Take a look at a sample 4 year program of studies to make sure you are on the right path.
Meet with your counselor often.
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Complete applications on the schools to which you plan to apply
Check to see if the schools you are applying to accept the Common Application www.commonapp.org
Take the SAT or ACT by December Take the SAT Subject Test if required by
college Register for a scholarship search on a web
engine such as Fastweb www.fastweb.com
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Get started on applying for financial aid by:
Going to www.fafsa.ed.gov You and your parent/ guardian apply for a pin
number Download the 2013-14 FAFSA on the web
worksheet
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Register with NCAA Eligibility Center (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
The eligibility center is responsible for certifying all college-bound student-athletes wanting to compete in NCAA college athletics. This is done in two ways:
Academic Certification & Amateurism Certification Do you meet the eligibility requirements?
Have you kept your amateur status?
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Take the PSAT in October Take the SAT or ACT one or two times
between December and June Use search engines such as Naviance, the
College Board website, and other websites and college guidebooks to begin college search
Register for a scholarship search on a web engine such as Fastweb (www.fastweb.com)
Meet with your Counselor often
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Take a challenging curriculum and excel in your coursework
Begin to familiarize yourself with colleges, careers and scholarship opportunities through the various websites
Consider taking the PSAT in October Meet with your Counselor often
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NJ Students in the top 15% of their class at the beginning of Senior year may qualify you as an NJ STAR!!
Qualifies you to attend BCC at a greatly reduced cost!!
Program is dependent on state funding Go to www.hesaa.org, click on the
Students/Parents link, then click on the Scholarship link
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Summary
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Take as much high-level math and science as possible.
Take your English courses seriously
Read lots of good writing of varying types
▪ Fiction, Non-Fiction, Informational Text, Manuals, etc.
Write often and well – again…of varying types
Take rigorous coursework
School is your job…no “skating”
Don’t squander your time!
Don’t procrastinate! Meet with your counselor early
and often
Develop soft skills
Get involved with school
Interact on teams, clubs, student government, or other student organizations
Experiment with and become expert at organizational strategies
Be thoughtful about career direction
Balance Passion with Real Data and Information
Look for connections with your Passion
Consider, “Where are the good jobs?”
Be patient. Undecided is ok to start.
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