What Will I Do After High School?

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Joanna and Kaliah

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To create awareness about post high school education options

Apprenticeship 学徒制 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਂਟਿਸਸ਼ਿਪ Aprendizaje

An arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade, or job under another

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Entrance Criteria

• Varies by apprenticeship
• May have age and transportation requirements.

Costs

• None

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Apprenticeship

Things to Consider

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• Earn money while you learn a trade
• Start career immediately
• May or may not include recognized certification
• May need additional schooling to advance

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Apprenticeship Finder

Military

Entrance Criteria

• 18 - 39 years of age
• U.S. Citizenship
• High School Diploma or equivalent

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Costs

• None

Military Continued

Things to Consider

• can be stationed anywhere in the world
• very structured in all ways
• earn a salary while receiving training
• GI Bill
• variety of career opportunities
• variety of benefits (health, pension, loans, discounts)

Career Technical Education (CTE)

A program specialized in skilled trades, applied sciences, technologies and career prep.

Entrance Criteria

• A high school graduate
• Not a high school graduate, but over 18 years of age

Cost

• $46/unit plus additional fees at CC
• Non-resident/out-of-state tuition fees are $307/unit

CTE Cont.

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Things to Consider

• Degree (AA/AS) or Certificate
• May need to pass licensure (nursing, etc)
• Focused pathway to career
• May require additional school to advance
• Shorter coursework program than traditional colleges
• Community college campuses

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Vocational-Trade School

Provides skills needed for a specific trade or craft

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Entrance Criteria

• Varies by state and school
• 16 or 18 & up

Cost

• Varies by state and school
• Generally private and expensive

Vocational/Trade Cont.

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Things to Consider

• Costs
• Accreditations
• Length of program
• Compare with comparable CTE

California Community College

Entrance Criteria

• A high school graduate
• Not a high school graduate, but over 18 years of age

Cost

• $46/unit plus additional fees
• Non-resident/out-of-state tuition fees are $307/unit

California Community College

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Things to Consider

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• Earn a 2 year Degree (AA/AS)
• Complete a Certificate (CTE) program
• Complete Freshman & Sophomore years of college
• Transfer to a 4 year college
• Time & cost

University of California (UC)

Entrance Criteria

• Complete A-G Requirements
• Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in these courses with no grade lower than a C

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University of California (UC)

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Things to Consider

• Research orientated
• Highly selective
• Cost
• 9 undergraduate campuses
• Designed for students who are going to enroll full-time
• Larger campus community
• Larger lecture halls
• Majors vary per campus

California State University (CSU)

Entrance Criteria

• Complete A-G Requirements
• Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in these courses with no grade lower than a C

California State University (CSU)

Things to consider

• 23 campuses
• Slightly smaller
• Higher acceptance rates
• Cost
• Emphasizes technical and vocational programs (ex: nursing, teaching, culinology, & more)
• Option to enroll full-time or part-time
• Majors vary per campus

Private/Out-of-State Schools

Entrance Criteria

• Varies by campus and state
• Similar to CSU/UC
• Admission requirements may be different at private and out-of-state public schools.
• Student are responsible for researching this information before their senior year.

Cost

• Varies by campus & state

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Private/Out-of-State Schools

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Things to Consider

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• Location
• Cost
• Climate
• If the school offers your major
• Strong alumni networks

Test Your Knowledge

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