texas workforce commission beyond high school an update
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Texas Workforce Commission
Beyond High SchoolAn Update
Before We Get Started
Housekeeping
• Type questions in
Q&A box• 24-48 hours for more ?s• We will post to our
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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• Keep an eye out for future webinars
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Contact information
Lorena Knight (Lori)
Education SpecialistTexas Workforce [email protected]
http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/
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