Training/Education
Outcome: Students will learn the necessary training/education needed to obtain a job/career that fits with their five year vision*
Objectives:
· Students will learn about different degrees/certificates and what they allow you to do
· Students will learn how long it takes to obtain certain degrees/certificates
· Students will learn about different types of schools/training institutions
· Students will learn about programs other than college/trade schools available after high school
· Students will compare/contrast the cost of different institutions
Discussion topics may include:
-What is the difference between an associate/bachelor/master degree?
-What is a certificate and what types of things can you obtain them for?
-Is a specific license/credential needed after you complete a program in order to do the job/career that you are pursuing? (i.e daycare license, cosmetology license, registered nurse (RN), Nursing Assistant (CNA), etc.).
-What do you know about local institutions and the programs they offer?
-Do you believe it is worth it to attend school/a training program after high school? Why or why not?
Activities
-College Scavenger Hunt -2011 College Handbook and Worksheet (Included in this section)
-Have the students hold a debate on why it is/isn’t a good idea to attend a program after graduating high school
-“The Academic Achievement Gap: We Do Better When We Know Better.” – Video about the Stereotype of African American Men in higher education. http://vimeo.com/17777608
Resources
-The “College Justificator” Booklet (On-Site)
-2011-2012 Minnesota College Guide (There is a great overview of the different degrees in the front of the book) (On-Site)
-Hennepin County Library System:
http://www.hclib.org/pub/search/SubTopics.cfm?Topic=Education/Libraries&SubTopic=Higher%20Education – An overview of different post-secondary programs available
-Community College Frequently Asked Questions (Included in this section)
-List of alternative post-secondary programs (Included in this section)
How to utilize CCA’s
-Have CCA’s discuss their specific majors/concentrations and any experience they have with certifications
-Have CCA’s connect with local community colleges to have them present information about their programs