The Next Steps Senior Career and Educational Goals Name:
All About ME! What hobbies do you have or how do you like to spend your time? Who is your role model or someone you look up to? What has been a trying time in your life that has made you stronger? Who is someone who has been a positive influence or someone who has made a positive impact in your life? Why? What type of lifestyle (married? children? house? cars? etc.) do you see yourself living in the future? What is one dream or goal you would like to accomplish in your lifetime? What is a quote that is meaningful to you? 2
At This Moment What is your Career Pathway? Arts & Communications Business/Management/Marketing & Technology Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Health Sciences Human Services Natural Resources & Agriscience What is your Career Cluster? What is your present career/occupation goal? What other careers/occupations have you considered? Who or what has the greatest influence on your career selection? 1. 2. 3. In addition to graduating from high school, what are three things you need to accomplish by next fall? 1. 2. 3. 3
Where do you plan to be next fall? After High School enrolled in a Technical or Vocational Training Program enlisted in the Military working attending a Community College attending a Community College, then transferring to a four-year College/University attending a four-year College/University other (specify): What annual salary do you expect to be earning? $0 - $9,999 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $ 49,999 Over $50,000 What will your living arrangements be? living at home living in a dorm renting owning other (specify): Based on your living arrangements, what do you anticipate your expenses to be? Are these expenses monthly, yearly, etc.? per for housing per for utilities per for food/groceries per for transportation per for entertainment 4
Serving My Country In which branch of the military will you enlist? How long will you serve in the military? How long is Basic Training? Where do you have to go for Basic Training? What is your goal for enlisting in the military? What benefits will you gain from the military? How much money will you earn in the military? What are you planning to do after you are discharged from the military? 5
My Future What is your career goal? What is the demand for this career where you plan to live? What is the job description for this career? What are the daily tasks associated with this career? What is a typical work schedule for this career? What type of people or groups will you interact with? What is the entry-level position for this career? 6
What is the average salary for this career? Would you be willing to relocate if necessary? What are the opportunities for advancement with this occupation? Why are you interested in this field? What most appeals to you about the career you selected? What least appeals to you about the career you selected? What education/training/certification is required for this career? 7
Furthering My Education What program or field of study are you planning to pursue? What school do you plan to attend? Why? What are the requirements to be admitted to this school? What major do you plan to declare? What college does your major fall under (within your college or university)? List three specific requirements you will need to complete before declaring your major: 1. 2. 3. How long will it take you to complete your education? How do you plan to finance your education? Check all that apply. working part-time working full-time parent contributions loans scholarships grants 8
Financing My Education How many credits are required to complete your certification or degree? What is the cost per credit hour or per semester? What is the approximate total amount you will spend for your classes? (total credit hours x cost per credit hour or semester fee x number of semesters) What are additional costs and/or fees that you may be required to pay in addition to tuition? Are these additional costs per semester or per year? Scholarships What are possible scholarships you can apply for? If necessary, visit http://www.fastweb.com/ to get started. 9
Looking Forward Where do you plan to be five years from today? enlisted in the Military working part-time working full-time a part-time student a full-time student other (specify): What annual salary do you expect to be earning? $0 - $9,999 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $ 49,999 Over $50,000 What will your living arrangements be? living at home living in a dorm renting owning other (specify): 30 years from now, it won t matter what shoes you wore, how your hair looked, or the jeans you bought. What will matter is what you learned and how you used it. 10
Down The Road Where do you plan to be ten years from today? enlisted in the Military working part-time working full-time a part-time student a full-time student other (specify): What annual salary do you expect to be earning? $0 - $9,999 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $ 49,999 Over $50,000 What will your living arrangements be? living at home living in a dorm renting owning other (specify): The decisions for my future are important. I have taken the time to think about my choices, as well as discuss these decisions with my parents/guardians. Your Signature Parent/Guardian Signature 11
A Look Back 1996: Dolly the sheep is the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult cell. The Centennial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics kills one. 1997: Diana, Princess of Wales, dies after a car crash in Paris. One billion shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time. 1998: Apple Computer unveils the imac. Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off with 77-year old John Glenn on board. 1999: Two Littleton, CO teenagers open fire on their teachers and fellow students. Bluetooth is announced. 2000: Computer experts surprised by smooth transition as world enters new century. Judge rules Microsoft a monopoly. 2001: Hijacked planes crash in New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone opens, setting box office records. 2002: Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympics. Enron leads the list of businesses involved in corporate scandals. 2003: Massive August blackout causes tens of millions to lose power. Space Shuttle Columbia crashes just minutes before its Florida landing. 2004: Former President Ronald Reagan dies at his California home. After an 86-year draught, the Boston Red Sox win the World Series. 2005: Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on the Gulf Coast. US Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist dies. 2006: Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, is killed by a stingray barb. Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein sentenced to death. 2007: Massacre at Virginia Tech leaves more than 30 dead. Barry Bonds breaks the home-run record. 2008: Oil prices hit record levels, leading to pain at the pump. Michael Phelps wins a record eight gold medals at the Summer Olympics. 2009: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the first African-American President. Chrysler and GM declare bankruptcy. 2010: Team USA wins record number of medals in Winter Olympics. BP oil spill in Gulf of Mexico considered largest offshore spill in US history. 2011: US troops shot and killed Osama bin Laden, accused of plotting terror attacks. The shuttle Atlantis launched into space for the last time. 2012: Facebook goes public, selling stock in company. Pop superstar Whitney Houston dies at age 48. 2013: Benedict XVI resigns as Pope. Two bombs explode at the Boston Marathon, killing 3 and injuring 264 others. 2014: GM to Pay Record $35 Million Fine Over Ignition Switch Recall. US sends Iraq military advisors; will not be returning to combat. now YOU determine what s next! 12