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Digital Readiness for the PSAT NMSQT

Wednesday, Oct. 22 - PSAT NMSQT testing in the comp gym, report at 7:30 even though it’s a late start day.

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Junior Presentations

#WhatisYOURfutureplan?

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Learning Goal

  • Join Class of 2027 Google Classroom
    • Class Code: tfu46gr

  • Student will explore careers, and choose 1 to research using the materials provided by your teacher.

  • Students will explore colleges, save 3, and compare aspects of each using Xello.
  • Complete the lesson “Choosing a College” on Xello.

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What is an Apprenticeship?

94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000.

Michigan’s Department of Talent and Economic Development expects 545,000 skilled trades jobs will be created through 2026, mostly in the fields of construction, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive and information technology.

Michigan Apprenticeships Current Michigan Job

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Military options

Military jobs that do not see combat:

Nearly every civilian job that you can think of:

  • Computer programmer
  • Aircraft maintenance specialist
  • Diver
  • Electronics tech
  • Civil engineer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Lawyer
  • Medical technicians.
  • Countless more...

Nearly 40% of military jobs

never deploy to combat.

We have military reps who visit once a month during both lunches. They are not allowed to approach you, but if you would like to get more information, please introduce yourself.

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Community Colleges

(Click link above to learn about Comm.College Guarantee)

Trades/Vocational

  • Universal Technical institute

  • Michigan Skilled Trades

  • Professional Trade Careers

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Paying For College

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Other Resource Links to Explore

College Board Big Future This is a good place to find out about colleges if you’re just starting out in your search. It caters to students who might not know where to begin and guides you through the research process.

Princeton Review Search colleges by cost, size, location, and more to find your best fit.

Cappex Compare schools, calculate admissions chances and financial aid.

College Insight If you’re a more scientifically minded person, this site will probably appeal to you. You have the option to start your search with a specific college, a topic that interests you, or with building your own table of different variables to compare schools across any metric you choose.

College Navigator Find reliable data about any college in the country,

Bureau of Labor & Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook) The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

High Demand/High Wage Jobs in Michigan Michigan’s Hot 50 Jobs

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By exploring careers that complement your strengths, talents, interests, and education goals, the more likely you are to be working at a job you love and earning a living doing it!

 

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Welcome to Xello

Your Educational Development Plan

1. Log into Powerschool.

2. Find white box in upper right

3. Select “Sign into Xello” from pop up menu

3. If asked, Add your personal email

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Main Page

1st

Matchmaker must be

completed before Mission Complete

Make sure to Complete the Lesson Choosing a College

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After Mission Complete

Save 3 Careers

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Save 3 Schools

Save 3 Colleges

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Complete the following….

  1. Mission Complete
  2. Explore and save 3 interesting careers
  3. Complete the Lesson titled Choosing a College
  4. Explore colleges and save 3 of interest
  5. Complete the Comparison Chart/Graphic provided by your teacher using the information from Xello