Post-Secondary
LNHS Counseling
Options
Alternatives to 4-year Colleges
Today's Agenda
Options for Life after
Next Steps
Choose a Path(s) to Explore
Community College
Alternatives to 4-year Colleges
Employment
Military
GAP Year
Volunteer
Trades / Technical Programs
Community College
Earn a 2-year associate degree, transfer to a 4-year college, or earn short-term credentials to jump directly into the workforce.
Minnesota has 39 Community Colleges
Community College Options
Fast Facts
Benefits
Save money, flexible schedule, gradual transition to college life
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is a set of 40 credits of general education courses that students can take to fulfill their lower division general education requirements at any public university in Minnesota.
Trades / Technical Programs
Trade/vocational schools are a great option for people looking to break into the workforce quickly .
Programs can vary in length from a few months to two-years.
Apprenticeships in skilled trades include training through coursework and work on- the-job.
Electrician
HVAC Tech
Auto Tech
Plumber
Carpenter
Masonry
Overview
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Medical / Dental Assistant
DCTC, Hennepin Tech, Riverland CC, Normandale,
Saint Paul College, Rochester Comm. and Tech
Employment
right after high school
Some careers may not require formal training or a college degree, but it's important to research your career goals to understand the requirements.
Overview and Benefits
Working right after high-school is a great path for those who have an immediate financial need to support themselves or their families.
Save up and attend a college or vocational school when you’re ready.
Military
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Space Force
Coast Guard
National Guard
Physical Exam
ASVAB Exam
Reserve Officers Training Corps
College program Scholarship
Commit to serve
Branches
Enlist
ROTC
Overview
Gap Year
Gap year/alternative year could include a formal program, traveling or an internship
experience.
Some students may request to defer their admissions to a college for one semester or one year, to explore other avenues.
Gap year can allow you to prepare for college and teach valuable life skills.
Defer College Acceptance
Benefits
Volunteer &
Make an impact in your community while learning valuable skills
Most service-learning programs provide members with money, health care benefits, child care assistance, training, and more.
*Some programs provide housing. Examples:
CityYear, AmeriCorps, Teach for America
Service Learning Experiences
So now what?
Here are steps to take to help you narrow down your options!
Complete Career Interest Assessment in MCIS
Career
Assessments
Check LNHS website for resources and more!
Research programs
Schedule
meeting with
your counselor
Apply to
program(s) during
your senior year
Schedule meeting with your counselor!
Continue thinking about ideas.
Meet with counselor in the to go over next steps and apply
(if applicable).
MCIS
Choose a Path(s) to Explore