Preparing for Life After

High School

You’re Out of High School

Now What?

What do you want to do with your life?

What are your goals?

Make a list of what you want to accomplish?

Keep it simple – Only 4 or 5 things.

CareerFamily

Life StyleMoney

To accomplish your goals you will need

$To get $, you need a job.

To get a job, you need training.

What kind of job do you want?

Is there a particular job you’re interested in?

What sorts of things do you like to do?

What hobbies do you enjoy?

Is there a demand for workers in the field?

Now that you have chosen a job:

What type of training do you need?College?

Vocational Training?Special Job Specific Training?

Example: Would you need four years of college to be a truck driver?

Where will you get your training?

How do you choose the right school?

Consider: Location, Programs Offered, Quality, Cost, Time, Availability, Degrees and Cerftifications,

Post Training Support

Now that you’ve determined the training you need

What will it cost?Tuition, Books, Room & Board, Fees, etc.

How will you pay for it?Grants, Scholarships, Work Study,

Part Time Job, Student Loans,

Needed in your portfolioFuture Goals

Career choice worksheetName of the college/school you will attend

College/school expenses worksheetFinancing college worksheet

Degrees and certifications earned