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ASCA STANDARDSM4Understanding that postsecondary educationand life-long learning are necessary for longterm career successB-LS 5Apply media and technology skillsB-SMS 3Demonstrate ability to work independently
College, Technical School,Military, or Workforce?
“The only way to dogreat work is to lovewhat you do. If youhaven't found it yet,keep looking. Don'tsettle.”Steve Jobs
What is College?Technical College2 Year College4 Year College/UniversityTrade focused programs: Certificates (less than a year) Diplomas (1-2 years) Associates (2 years; creditscan transfer to 4 year college)Associates degree (2 years)Bachelor’s degree (4 years)Many students then transferto 4 year collegeMaster’s degree (2 add’l yrs)High School diploma or GED NoGPA minimumPlacement test (or SAT/ACT) HOPE Grant for certificatesand diplomas (no GPA req!!)HOPE Scholarship/Zell forAssociates Degrees, if avail.2.0 average minimumDoctorate degree (4 addl yrs)Min. GPA varies greatly, but usually2.5 or higher; avg 3.0 Placement test (or SAT/ACT)SAT or ACT required (usually)Accepts HOPEScholarship/Zell forAssociates DegreesAccepts HOPE Scholarship/Zell forBachelor’s Degrees Chattahoochee Tech, GwinnettTechAndrews College, GeorgiaHighlandsMay require essays,recommendations, rigor, etc.Admission isn’t guaranteed ifminimums are metKSU, UGA, GA State, Duke, GeorgiaTech, Albany State, etc.
What is the Military?The Military (also known as Armed Forces)is the government sponsored defenseorganization. The United States militaryemploys nearly 3,000,000 people and is thelargest single employer in the United States.There are 5 branches of the U.S. Military:
What is the Military?Army—the branch of the United States armedforces responsible for land-based militaryoperationsAir Force—the aerial warfare branch of the U.S.armed forcesNavy— the sea branch of the U.S. Armed ForcesMarines— the U.S. Navy infantry unit thatoperates on land or seaCoast Guard— a sea branch of the Armed Forceswhich protects the United States coasts, ports,and inland waterways
Military CareersThe military offers more than being a soldier.Any job available in the civilian (nonmilitary)world is available in the military. You can bea chef, nurse, saxophone player, weatheranalyst, soccer player, or lawyer.
The WorkforceIn joining the workforce right after high school,the best way to get a career is through anapprenticeship. Some careers you can have are:Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Firefighter,Agriculturalist, Automotive Repair, HeatingVentilating, and Air Conditioner (HVAC)RepairThe easiest way to find an apprenticeship isthrough a Technical College.
The WorkforceWork, Trade, And Apprenticeship Resources:Georgia Department of Education: aspxYouth Apprenticeship is a structured combination of school-based and work-basedlearning. Through a coordinated effort involving business and industry, YouthApprenticeship addresses the dual role of preparing students for the world of work andproviding Georgia with a highly skilled, technologically competitive workforce. A studentparticipating in the Youth Apprenticeship Program receives an education that is bothacademically challenging and relevant to employment in today’s economy. The programenables a student to receive a high school diploma, a post-secondary certificate or degree,and certification of industry-recognized competencies applicable to employment in a highskilled occupation.Dirty Jobs, Somebody’s Gotta Do Ithttp://profoundlydisconnected.com“The mikeroweWORKS Foundation started the ProfoundlyDisconnected campaign to challenge the absurd belief that afour-year degree is the only path to success. The Skills Gap ishere, and if we don’t close it, it’ll swallow us all. ”
Pro Athletes, Entertainers, YouTubersWhether you want to be a YouTube contentcreator, entertainer, or athlete, the work ethicremains the same. You have to be the best atwhat you do as you are not only competingagainst ECMS students, but the entire world!Spend every day perfecting your craft tobecome the best.
And now we will applywhat we learned!
Class of 2025 Career Exploration instructions1. To log in, first go tohttp://www.clever.com,then click Log in as astudent.2. Next, type in East CobbMiddle and click on theEast Cobb Middle Schoolselection.
3. Next, click Log in withClever.4. Fourth, type in yourStudent ID number as yourusername and as yourpassword, then click Login.
5. Finally, scroll down andclick the Naviance icon.
Next scroll down to the Important To-dos and Tasks section. You must complete both tasks. Start by clicking Complete Career Cluster Finder. Next, click complete the Career Cluster Finder survey,o then click.
Complete ALL of the checklists and it will give you your top clusters. Go ahead andfavorite your top 3 clusters or click show more to choose other clusters.o Click on My Planner, then Task, and check to see if you completed 2 tasks. If thereis not a green check under Tasks you Need to Work On, complete the remainingtasks. If you completed step 5 correctly, it should look like this:o Open your web browser and go to the website: http://tinyurl.com/ECMS2025, tocomplete the Class of 2025 Naviance Assignment. Complete all five questions on the google document sheet, then click SUBMIT.Remember a paragraph has how many sentences? Congratulations! You have completed the Career Exploration assignment for thisyear.
Homework1. Ask a trusted adult about his or her career pathand what other careers he or she hasconsidered.2. Also, ask that person what advice would he orshe give to a seventh grader about educationand choosing a career path.
Mar 07, 2020 · Associates Degrees, if avail. Accepts HOPE Scholarship/Zell for Associates Degrees Accepts HOPE Scholarship/Zell for . minimums are met Chattahoochee Tech, Gwinnett Tech Andrews College, Georgia Highlands KSU, UGA, GA State, Duke, Georgia Tech, Albany State, etc. What is the Military? The Military (also known as Armed Forces) is the .
