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What to do after High School |
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Option 1: Get a job What’s the good news...?
...you start earning $ right away.
...no more school !!!
...no student loans to pay back.
What’s the bad news...?
...the job will probably be hard & boring.
...it probably won’t pay very much.
...you probably won’t get promoted.
Option 2: Go to Technical School What’s the good news...?
...it may take as little as 6 months of school
...better job opportunities
What’s the bad news...?
...technical school is usually expensive $$$
...credits will not transfer to a college / university
What type of jobs are available (examples)?
Aircraft Mechanic - $50K
Camera Operator - $48K
Chef / Head Cook - $40K
Hairstylist - $25K
Heavy Truck Driver - $44K
Option 3: Go to Community College What’s the good news...?
...not as expensive as a university.
...only 2 years to earn an associate’s degree.
...credits usually transfer to a university.
What’s the bad news...?
...2 more years of school.
What type of jobs are available (examples)?
Police Officer - $50K
Real Estate Agent - $44K
Registered Nurse - $60K
Hotel Manager - $44K
Paralegal - $45K
Option 4: Go to a University
What’s the good news...?
...a good career.
What’s the bad news...?
...4-5 years of school.
...you may still have to listen to your parents.
...$$$ = usually years of paying back student loans.
What type of jobs are available?
Accountant - $58K
Architect - $70K
Engineer - $86K
Teacher - $54K
Computers - $69K
Option 5: Go to Graduate School
What’s the good news...?
...the best careers possible!
What’s the bad news...?
...you must first graduate from regular college.
...it’s even more expensive than regular college.
...you’ll probably be about 25 before you’re done!
What type of jobs are available?
Business - $94K
Doctor - $150K
Principal - $90K
Lawyer - $107K
Professor $73K
Psychologist $80K
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