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那么接下来呢?? Do you know what you want to do after high school? Have you researched post-secondary options that will help you achieve your career goals? What may seem like an easy decision can become a daunting task. Deciding what education option to take after high school can be overwhelming and making the right choice based on your career choices is critical when selecting a post-secondary program to pursue.
Post-secondary options provide students with a plethora of choices students can explore in order to obtain the career of their choice. Post-secondary options could include a four year college or university, 社区学院, 职业技术教育, 或军事. 考虑职业目标, 一次投资, 成本, and learning environment can determine what post-secondary programming is best suited for students.
四年制学院/大学
A college/university offers students a wealth of education options. There are a number of degree programs, 专业, and class options students can choose from that may align with their career aspirations. The typical four-year college program offers two types of bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of 科学 (BS). 学生 who are interested in the career 通路 of arts and humanities will take the B.A. 通路, and students who are interested in science, 技术, and business usually earn a Bachelor of 科学 (B.S.) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Four-year schools typically offer on-campus residential opportunities, 体育, 俱乐部, 课外活动, 还有社会活动.
学生 can also explore Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). 成立于1964年之前, HBCUs are higher education institutions that were historically established to provide education for Black Americans. 今天, HBCUs面向所有学生, 不分种族, an opportunity to gain a rich culture college experience, as well as develop a student’s skills and talents that also align with the student’s career goals.
社区学院
社区 college is another avenue students can explore when pursuing post-secondary options. 社区 colleges are far more 成本 effective than a four year institution; they can provide flexibility if students have to work and attend school simultaneously, there are more support services offered, 班级规模更小, and students can obtain an associate degree or certification upon completion of college.
职业生涯 and Technical Education
职业生涯 certification programs are additional post-secondary routes students can take to reach their career goal. 职业生涯 certificate programs offer hands-on experiences related to specific careers. 职业生涯 technical education programs are more streamlined and focus on developing specific skills and knowledge for a selected career path and students earn a certification opposed to a degree. Certification programs are a great way for students to jump start their career immediately after high school and career technical education programs 成本 far less than a college/university, as well as taking significantly less time to complete. 职业生涯 technical education programs are often referred to as “trade schools” or “vocational training programs”.
学徒制
学徒制 afford students the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge under skilled, trained workers within the occupation the students are pursuing. Through a paid, on-the-job training opportunity, students can learn the skills needed for the job. An apprenticeship for nearly any job can exist, ranging from high-tech manufacturing to healthcare
军事
The military is yet another option one can explore when deciding what post-secondary path to take to reach one’s career goals. The military can help pay for college or even pay off college loans, all while assisting students with achieving their career goals.
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