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11B 3.1

Introduction to the Post Secondary Landscape

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Do Now: Which pathway(s) are you considering for after high school?

College (2-year or 4-year)

Certification/Vocational program

Work Force

Military

Service/Volunteering

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Key Takeaway 

Exploring different post-secondary* options will help me find the best fit for myself!

Word Bank

*Post-secondary = after high school

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My Life After High School

Pros?

Cons?

College

(2-year or 4-year)

Certification/

Vocational Program

Work Force

Service/

Volunteering

Military

What would make the pathway a strong option? What benefits does it bring?

What challenges might someone face as they are on the pathway?

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My Life After High School

Pros?

Cons?

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Work Time: Gallery Walk

Use the resource guide to learn more about the different pathways!

Every four minutes, your group will rotate to a new pathway chart, brainstorm + add your pros/cons

If you see a pro/con that you agree with,

put a next to the comment

College

Service/

Volunteering

Military

Pros Cons

Housing/food is paid for

Work

Force

Certification/

Vocational Program

Military

Cannot abandon your placement or you will face legal consequences,

possibly jail time.

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Work Time: Pair Work

Use the resource guide to learn more about the different pathways!

With your partner, create a pro/cons list for each pathway.

Record your answers on your worksheet.

Military

Pros Cons

Housing/food is paid for

Cannot abandon your placement or you will face legal consequences/possibly jail time

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Share Out/Debrief

College

(2-year or 4-year)

Certification/

Vocational Program

Work Force

Service/

Volunteering

Military

What is the biggest pro you identified for each pathway?

What is the biggest con you identified for each pathway?

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  1. Respond to your mentor’s message and share one high point and one low point for this week.

My high point for this week is…., my low point for this week is…

  • Which post secondary pathway are you leaning towards?

What are the pros that you have identified for this pathway?

My top pathway is…. because…

The pros are…

  • Are there any cons that you are worried about when considering the pathway?

I am worried about…

Mentor Connection

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Extend

What is one new thing you learned about your mentor?

Which part of your mentor’s response did you really like? Why?