For some professions, trade schools are a great option. In order to explore whether a trade school is a viable option for your career, read the article "Trade Schools and Vocational Training - A Highway to a New Career" and answer the following questions in your Career Packet:
1. What is a trade school?
2. What are the benefits of trade schools?
3. What negatives can you think of?
You may be surprised to find out how many careers are capable of receiving training through trades schools. Their popularity has grown exponentially in the past decade. Please click on the link below and explore the list of careers that are available for career training through trade schools.
Trade School Directory
After becoming familiar with the possibilities for career training in a trade school, please answer the following questions on your Career Packet:
Does Trade School seem to be an option for your chosen careers? If yes, please list 3 schools you will investigate.
Distance learning is a growing possibility for receiving an education. Distance education allows students to work on their own schedule and is most common for those who work full time; however, it has recently grown in popularity for the traditional student. Distance learning is offered for a number occupations and are offered from a number of schools and universities. Find out if distance education is an option for you...
Read the following article and respond to questions 1 and 2 labeled Distance Learning in your Packet:
Is Distance Learning Right for You?
Is distance learning available for your field of study? Click on the link below to find out! Record your answer in your Career Portfolio Packet (question 3).
Distance Learning Programs
Why do some people join the military? For many it is a family tradition, for some it is a call to duty and loyalty to their country, and for some it is to receive free career training and/or financing for college. Is the military a good option for you?
Read: "Choices for Students"
If you were paying attention to the tone of this article, you realize that this author has a strong bias and expresses his opinion about high school students and military service. You are now required to explore the Internet and find an article that presents military service as a positive option for students. Please record the web address in your packet.
Answer the following in your Packet: What are your thoughts about joining the military for career training or funding your education? Make sure to explain yourself thouroughly.
College and Universities
Typically, a college education can advance you in ANY career you may choose and the earnings of a college graduate are significantly higher. College may or may not be the best option for your future, but you will explore the possibility of attending college in-depth.
Lets start your journey by thinking about what kind of school you would like to attend...Read the following article on how to choose the appropriate college and fill out the cart in your Career Packet:
10 Things You Should Consider When Choosing a College
Now that you have considered they characteristics of the college/university you would like to attend, click on the link below and conduct a search to find a college that fits your criteria. You must explore numerous colleges and choose 5 that seem to fit your needs. Then, complete the charts in your Career Portfolio Packet for those five chosen schools.
College Search
Moving on...you now have 5 possible colleges/universities that offer the qualities you are looking for. To help in making the decision which you should seriously consider, you will now take a virtual tour of each campus. After exploring each campus, answer the following questions in your Career Packet:
1. What was pleasing about the campus?
2. What did you dislike about the campus?
College Virtual Tours
When you have viewed all campuses, write a brief paragraph on which was your favorite and why.
Typically, a college education can advance you in ANY career you may choose and the earnings of a college graduate are significantly higher. College may or may not be the best option for your future, but you will explore the possibility of attending college in-depth.
Lets start your journey by thinking about what kind of school you would like to attend...Read the following article on how to choose the appropriate college and fill out the cart in your Career Packet:
10 Things You Should Consider When Choosing a College
Now that you have considered they characteristics of the college/university you would like to attend, click on the link below and conduct a search to find a college that fits your criteria. You must explore numerous colleges and choose 5 that seem to fit your needs. Then, complete the charts in your Career Portfolio Packet for those five chosen schools.
College Search
Moving on...you now have 5 possible colleges/universities that offer the qualities you are looking for. To help in making the decision which you should seriously consider, you will now take a virtual tour of each campus. After exploring each campus, answer the following questions in your Career Packet:
1. What was pleasing about the campus?
2. What did you dislike about the campus?
College Virtual Tours
When you have viewed all campuses, write a brief paragraph on which was your favorite and why.
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