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Dr. Christopher M. Manno, Superintendent of Schools Burlington Township School District

Preparing for Higher Education 1

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Education Counts Jobs and the Economy – What’s going on? Start with your PASSION! What do you need to do to prepare for higher

ed.?


Education Week, Diplomas Count, The Graduation Project 2007, June, 2007

Without a high school diploma, the average adult… Earns $19,365 annually and

Has a 58% chance of being steadily employed

With some post-secondary education, the

average adult… Earns $33,363 annually and

Has a 68% chance of being steadily employed

Ed. Week, Diploma Counts, June 12, 2007

Job Zones Education Median

Income

Examples

Zone 1: Little or no

preparation

HS diploma or GED, formal

training sometimes required

to obtain a license

$12,638 Taxi drivers, amusement and rec.

attendants, counter clerks,

waitresses/ers

Zone 2: Some

preparation

HS diploma, perhaps some

voc. training or job-related

courses; an assoc’s or bach’s

deg. could be needed

$24,461 Sheet-metal workers, forest-fire

fighters, customer service reps,

pharmacy techs, retail sales clerks,

tellers

Zone 3: Medium

preparation

Voc. training, on-the-job exp.;

or an assoc’s deg.; bach’s

deg. sometimes required

$35,672 Funeral directors, dental hygienists,

electricians, forest and conservation

techs, legal secretaries, insurance

adjusters, Network Systems Analysts

Zone 4: Considerable

preparation

Most jobs require a bach’s

deg., but some do not $50,552 Accountants, HR managers, computer

programmers, chemists, detectives

Zone 5: Extensive

preparation

Bach’s deg. required; some

require grad ed $59,113 Librarians, lawyers, aerospace

engineers, physicists, school

psychologists, surgeons Ed. Week, June 12, 2007


Income

Examples


preparation


training sometimes

required to obtain a license



waitresses/ers

Zone 2: Some

preparation



courses; an assoc’s or

bach’s deg. could be

needed




tellers

Zone 3: Medium

preparation

Voc. training, on-the-job

exp.; or an assoc’s deg.;

bach’s deg. sometimes

required






preparation




Zone 5: Extensive

preparation




psychologists, surgeons

Ed. Week, June 12, 2007


Income Examples


preparation


training sometimes

required to obtain a license



waitresses/ers

Zone 2: Some

preparation



courses; an assoc’s or

bach’s deg. could be

needed




tellers

Zone 3: Medium

preparation

Voc. training, on-the-job

exp.; or an assoc’s deg.;

bach’s deg. sometimes

required






preparation




Zone 5: Extensive

preparation




psychologists, surgeons

Ed. Week, June 12, 2007

Job Zone 51% 6%

16%

77%

Less than highschool

High schooldiploma

Some college

B.A. degree

Ed. Week, Diploma Counts, June 12, 2007

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5

Eighty-four percent (84%) of employers report that schools are not doing a good job preparing young people for the workplace More than 50% of employers note deficiencies in

math and science 72% of hires were considered deficient in basic

English writing skills 81% of hires were considered deficient in written

communications 38% of recent hires were considered deficient in

reading and comprehension Education Week, Diplomas Count, The

Graduation Project 2007, June, 2007

There are clear benefits to taking advanced courses such as Algebra 2 and beyond.

Students who score higher on math tests and take advanced math in HS are more likely to succeed in college and secure better-paying jobs.

In many well-paid, in-demand jobs that require some math, the level needed rarely rises above 9th grade or 10th grade content.

Fluency in advanced math topics is less crucial than skill in problem-solving and in applying math to different tasks.

- Education Week, June 2007

“These findings best apply to the wide swath of ‘average’ students who travel the featureless landscape called senior year.”

Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher Magazine,

August, 6, 2007

Day One

Strength Training

Competitive Team Sports

Outdoor Education

Period as a P.E. aide

Study hall

Day Two

English

Art

Government

Period as a P.E. aide

Study hall

Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher

Magazine, August, 6, 2007

Tedrow, M., Senior year: A teenage wasteland, Teacher

Magazine, August, 6, 2007

Soft Skills Matter.

Employers complain more about the lack of “soft” or “applied” skills than about inadequate academic skills.

70% of human-resource officials cited

deficiencies among graduates in applied or “soft” skills.


Attitudes and Behaviors Professionalism Work ethic - punctuality,

dependability, industriousness, persistence

Working well in teams and with people from other cultures

Writing and speaking well Time and workload

management. Nonverbal communication

skills

Habits of Mind Evaluating information

critically Ability to analyze, interpret

and reason Solving problems creatively Thinking in a multidisciplinary

way Precision and Accuracy


U.S. News and World Report

1. Registered Nurse 2. Software Developer 3. Pharmacist 4. Medical Assistant 5. Database Administrator 6. Web Developer 7. Computer Systems Analyst 8. Physical Therapist 9. Computer Programmer 10. Occupational Therapist

“The Best Jobs of 2012 are a diverse mix of occupations that span several industries. But our top 10 are all healthcare or technology jobs that are facing significant hiring demand, providing good job satisfaction for workers, and paying competitive salaries.” http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-25-best-jobs


25 Best Job 2012 (top 10)

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-25-best-jobs










Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh/


http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

1. Personal Care Aides 2. Home Health Aides 3. Biomedical Engineers 4. “Helpers” –

Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, Tile and Marble Setters

5. Carpenters

6. Veterinary technologists and technicians

7. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

8. Physical Therapist Assistants

9. “Helpers” – Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

10. Meeting, Convention and Event Planners


U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

1. Anesthesiologist 2. Surgeon 3. Obstetrician and Gynecologist 4. Oral Surgeon 5. Orthodontist 6. General Internist 7. Other Physicians and Surgeons 8. Family ad General Practitioner 9. Chief Executive 10. Psychiatrist

“These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm


10 Highest Paying Jobs

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm



1. Petroleum Engineer 2. Attorney 3. Architectural and Engineering

Manager 4. Marketing 5. Computer and Information

Systems Manager 6. Financial Manager 7. Airline Pilot 8. Sales Manager 9. Engineer (various) 10. Actuary

“2011 employment levels in retail salespersons (4.3 million) and cashiers (3.3 million) occupations combined for nearly 6 percent of total U.S. employment. The highest paying occupational groups were management, legal, computer and mathematical, and architecture and engineering occupations.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm


Other High Paying Jobs




1. Registered Nurse 2. Retail Sales 3. Home Health Aide 4. Personal Care Aide 5. Office Clerk – General 6. Food Preparation and Service 7. Customer Service 8. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Driver 9. Laborer – Freight, Stock, etc. 10. Postsecondary Teachers

“The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm


Most New Jobs




1. Registered Nurse 2. Postsecondary Teachers 3. Elementary Teachers 4. Sales Reps – Wholesale and

Manufacturing 5. Accountants and Auditors 6. Civil Engineers 7. Computer and Information Systems

Jobs 8. School Counselors 9. Financial Analysts 10. Information Security Analysts, Web

Developers, And Computer Network Architects

“As of July, 2011, Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed or slightly higher in July. Forty-four states recorded unemployment rate increases, two states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and four states had no change.” http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm Preparing for Higher Education 30

Most New Jobs (requiring higher

education, paying over $50K median)



High need for “aides” or “assistants” in the health care industry Low-paying, hard work,

generally unskilled

Top 2 spots on “Fastest Growing Occupations” List

Greatest number of jobs on the “Fastest Growing” list are in healthcare

High job growth in infrastructure, building, and trades

Highest paying jobs remain in healthcare 7 of the top 10 spots on “Highest

Paying” list in healthcare

Prominent professions on highest paying list (non-healthcare) Architecture and Engineering

Energy – Petroleum, Natural Sciences

Pharmacy

Technology – Computer Programming, etc.

Attorneys

Finance


How do I choose???


Think. Find a partner and share. Discuss…What career field has a connection with this productive activity? How might you determine if there are good jobs available in that field?


TIME!


Average life expectancy in the U.S. in 2010 was 78.24 years. That means you’ll spend about 26 years working! That’s a long time!


Google data: www.google.com/publicdata

http://www.google.com/publicdata

Almost there…


Source: Burlington Township High School Guidance Dept., Mr. James Mills, Director

• Size of school

• Location

• Distance from home

• Activities/Athletics

• Public/Private

• Coed/Single sex

• Entrance requirements

• Entrance difficulty

• Reputation of School

• Majors available

• Commitment to major by school

• Cost

• Campus personality


Bigfuture… www.student.collegeboard.org. Step-by-step advice and interactive tools to help you get started navigating the college planning process, explore majors and careers, get in to the schools you like, and figure out how to pay for it.


http://www.collegeboard.org/

http://www.collegeboard.org/

http://www.student.collegeboard.org/

• No “right” number

• “Diversify” you applications

• “Safe” schools

• “Match” schools

• “Reach” schools

• Be sure to adhere to deadlines – check with your specific school guidance department


Indicates your level of interest

Allows you to get beyond the statistics

Puts a “face” onto the college

Gives the college an opportunity to get to

know you on a more personal level


1. Average GPA/Class Rank?

2. Average SAT scores? 3. Other tests required? 4. Cost of

attendance/average financial aid package (grants, loans, work study)?

5. Average class size for major

6. Number of years housing is guaranteed

7. % of students who return after 1 year? Graduate in 4 years (6 years)?

8. Do professors teach freshmen/undergrad? Adjunct or full-time

9. Campus social life 10. Career placement

services available?


Course selection (difficulty, extended languages, extended math & science, honors & AP courses)

Grades/GPA Rank in Class Sat scores

Take the SAT in the spring of your junior year and the fall of your senior year

Check schools for SAT Subject Test requirements Review for the SAT or take an SAT prep course. Scores will

improve with practice Rank in Class

ACT Option Accepted by virtually every college in the US in place of SAT Tests what you have learned, not your aptitude www.act.org


http://www.act.org/

SAT Subject Tests Required by some colleges: math, science, etc.

Leadership Positions Activities

Sports

Clubs & High School activities

Community/church activities

Volunteer community service activities

Part-time jobs


Essay Recommendations

Ask for letters of recommendation from two or three teachers early in the fall

Supply a résumé

Remember to thank them and let them know where you have been accepted

Interview Your preparation and planning


Regular Decision (April 1) Rolling Admission (reviewed as received) Early Decision (early application &

commitment) Early Action (early application & no

commitment)


Testing Information - PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ASVAB Financial Aid Information- links to sites that will explain how

to pay for college, the types of scholarships that are available, scholarship search engines, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

College Information- complete a college search, find out what college may be the right match for you, check out college rankings and take virtual campus tours

Review any scholarship bulletins your high school may publish

Take a look at a sample 4 year program of studies to make sure you are on the right path.

Meet with your counselor often.


Complete applications on the schools to which you plan to apply

Check to see if the schools you are applying to accept the Common Application www.commonapp.org

Take the SAT or ACT by December Take the SAT Subject Test if required by

college Register for a scholarship search on a web

engine such as Fastweb www.fastweb.com


http://www.commonapp.org/

http://www.fastweb.com/

Get started on applying for financial aid by:

Going to www.fafsa.ed.gov You and your parent/ guardian apply for a pin

number Download the 2013-14 FAFSA on the web

worksheet


http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Register with NCAA Eligibility Center (www.eligibilitycenter.org)

The eligibility center is responsible for certifying all college-bound student-athletes wanting to compete in NCAA college athletics. This is done in two ways:

Academic Certification & Amateurism Certification Do you meet the eligibility requirements?

Have you kept your amateur status?


http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/

Take the PSAT in October Take the SAT or ACT one or two times

between December and June Use search engines such as Naviance, the

College Board website, and other websites and college guidebooks to begin college search

Register for a scholarship search on a web engine such as Fastweb (www.fastweb.com)

Meet with your Counselor often


http://www.fastweb.com/

Take a challenging curriculum and excel in your coursework

Begin to familiarize yourself with colleges, careers and scholarship opportunities through the various websites

Consider taking the PSAT in October Meet with your Counselor often


NJ Students in the top 15% of their class at the beginning of Senior year may qualify you as an NJ STAR!!

Qualifies you to attend BCC at a greatly reduced cost!!

Program is dependent on state funding Go to www.hesaa.org, click on the

Students/Parents link, then click on the Scholarship link


http://www.hesaa.org/

Summary


Take as much high-level math and science as possible.

Take your English courses seriously

Read lots of good writing of varying types

▪ Fiction, Non-Fiction, Informational Text, Manuals, etc.

Write often and well – again…of varying types

Take rigorous coursework

School is your job…no “skating”

Don’t squander your time!

Don’t procrastinate! Meet with your counselor early

and often

Develop soft skills

Get involved with school

Interact on teams, clubs, student government, or other student organizations

Experiment with and become expert at organizational strategies

Be thoughtful about career direction

Balance Passion with Real Data and Information

Look for connections with your Passion

Consider, “Where are the good jobs?”

Be patient. Undecided is ok to start.


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