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A GUIDE TO LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

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Your Career Choices Are Endless – But Education Makes Them Happen Decades ago, while many graduating seniors said goodbye to classmates and headed off to college, most graduates entered the workforce, building successful careers as they went. Today? “There’s really not much out there these days where you’re not going to need some kind of training or further education,� says Tracy Jackson, Coordinator for the Office of Guidance Services and Student Records for Virginia Beach Public Schools. Fortunately, there’s a wide array of educational options designed to accommodate any graduate’s dream, from bachelor degrees that land coveted openings to high school technical certification courses that open the door to high-paying jobs. “If you have a passion, if you want to try something out of the ordinary, even if you want to take an alternative route, you can get there,� says Jackson.

For students with career goals that require a two- or four-year degree, from a university, community college or technical training school, one good option is to start college in high school. “There are many ways to get a head start on earning college credits,� confirms Joyce Dugan, Supervisor of Guidance, Chesapeake Public Schools. “We have a large population that takes advantage of AP (advanced placement) classes, but students need to research the colleges they are interested in to see which specific AP courses each college will accept for credit and what grade the stu-

dent is required to make.�

Some high school students are taking up to five AP classes their senior year, says Jackson. “That’s fewer credits they have to pay for on campus,� she notes.

Another way to earn college credit is through dual enrollment programs, says Dugan. “We have dual enrollment where students take college classes at TCC while they’re still in high school.�

Molly Smith, Regent University’s Director of Undergraduate Admissions, says that AP classes and dual enrollment are valuable tools for high schoolers who are ready for college work. “They are a great way to start gaining college credits and possibly getting to know a school that you are interested in,� she says.

How does dual enrollment work? “Regent allows juniors and seniors who have at least a “B� average to take college-level general education courses, either on-campus or online, for a reduced cost,� says Smith. “Colleges look favorably on these classes because they show that that student is prepared to do college level work.� And students gain the ability to graduate early or earn a double major without spending additional time in college, Smith says.

For college-bound students – and their parents – one weighty concern is paying for school while minimizing debt.

Which is why some scholarship-granting organizations are puzzled over their small applicant pool. “I often hear from various organizations that offer scholarships that

they’re not receiving a lot of applications,� says Dugan. “There are a lot of scholarships out there, but students have to be willing to do the research and then apply.�

Every local high school has counselors available to help walk students through application procedures.

Earning a scholarship can shave anything from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands off the cost of college, but the process can be competitive.

So if you’re not a star athlete or class valedictorian, how do you stand out? “Be a well-rounded student,� advises Jackson. “A lot of scholarship committees are looking for students who volunteer or create a business.

We have a central scholarship committee for state-wide scholarships and when we see some of the things those 17and 18-year-olds have done, it’s mind blowing. They’re doing charity work, they’re going on mission trips through their churches, they’re helping build schools or water systems.

One student started a t-shirt campaign to raise money to help pay medical expenses for a family member who had been in a car accident. There are scholarships out there for everyone, and many of the philanthropic groups are looking specifically for students they feel will grow up to be the type of adult who gives back to the community.�

College can be an excellent choice, but it’s only one of many.

For students planning on going to work right after graduation, area high schools offer a number of technical certification

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courses in growth fields like computers and mechatronics that allow graduates to bypass low-paying jobs. After completing coursework, students take a nationally-recognized certification exam.

“So we have students who are coming out of high school with a Microsoft Office Specialist certification, for example,” says Jackson. “They’re self-sufficient and they can get a job making $30,000 or $40,000 a year – and that’s with a high school diploma.

That’s not to say they don’t go on to further their education, but I think the stress of earning money and finding a job is lessened. And students know it’s a way to get their foot in the door for a good summer job or a part-time job should they go on to college.”

Jackson says another popular choice for students heading straight into the workforce is taking a job at one of the regional shipyards. “We have a number of students who go after those jobs because they know it’s good money, and those companies will pay for

training,” she says. “The jobs can be hard to get though.

Many have waiting lists and the requirements are getting harder, algebra I, even geometry a lot of times, where that wasn’t necessarily the case before.”

So if that’s your preferred track, make sure you add those classes to your transcript before graduating.

High school graduates entering the workforce should also consider apprenticeship programs. Apprentices are fulltime employees (with benefits) who learn their trade through a combination of course work and hands-on training, all of it paid for; most programs run four years. As your level of skill goes up, so does your paycheck. The starting wage for apprenticeship graduates averages over $50,000 a year.

Still other students set their sights on the military, says Jackson. Some apply to one of the service academies or enter a college ROTC program.

“They go in, they get their college paid for, they earn a small salary while they are in school and they come out an officer

with a commitment to serve for a certain number of years,” describes Jackson. Others enlist directly in the service. “They plan on using the GI Bill to go to college later,” she says.

“And one thing recruiters tell our students is that they can learn a trade or career in the military that is transferrable when they leave the service.

Employers like to hire them because they’re trained, they’re responsible and they have a good work ethic.”

The bottom line is that high school students enjoy an enviable wealth of opportunities - but taking advantage of them demands further education or on-the-job training. “We hear about a global workforce where our kids are being meshed into this more sophisticated pool of students and workers; this wasn’t true even ten years ago.”

Jackson says. The good news is that by pursuing one of many paths available to them, students can not only meet today’s challenges, but thrive in the midst of them.

WEIGHING OPTIONS

length of time Permanent full-time positions are typically 40 hours a week.

Part-time jobs offer a range of hours.

apprentice ships, internships

pay Employees can be paid hourly or by

AN APPRENTICESHIP is typically training for a trade, done on the job. An internship is usually a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than permanent employment. or more.

salary. Hourly paid employees have a chance to earn overtime pay, which is typically paid at time-and-a-half. In Virginia, the minimum wage is the same as the federal minimum wage: $7.25 for employers of four or more workers.

For tipped employees in the commonwealth, up to $5.12 of that minimum can be made up of tips.

pay Sometimes nothing. Other times, hourly

pros

pay or through bonuses or school credit.

• You can earn a steady paycheck straight out of high school.

• You can start working in a field you enjoy without attending school.

• You could use your income to pay for an advanced education.

length of time From a few days to a year

pros • A chance to gain job experience and to test a job or trade.

• The possibility of full- or part-time employment afterward.

cons

cons

• Your advancement opportunities could be limited.

• Your pay might be less because of a lack of a higher education.

• Apprenticeships and internships sometimes don’t help build or expand the desired skills.

• Sometimes, the business doesn’t spend enough time with you to make the experience worthwhile.

requirements Paperwork to prove your identity and residency. Typically two forms of identification are needed. You may also need skills, experience and technical knowledge specified by the potential employer.

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higher education HIGHER LEARNING institutions offer various fields of study and are open to all ages.

length of time Depending on the field of study, courses can be completed in two to four years. But it can take longer.

cost According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, for the 2014 – 2015 academic year, instate tuition, fees, room and board for a year at a public four-year school averages $18,500; at a for-profit four-year school it averages $27,140; at a private, nonprofit four-year school it averages $36,305.

Costs for a year at a public two-year college (without room and board) average $5182; a year at a private, nonprofit two year school averages $15,047; a year at a for-profit two-year school averages $16,106. Prices can vary widely.

pros • An opportunity to serve your country.

• Earn eligibility for the GI Bill for education.

Amounts vary by state. Other tuition assistance varies by branch.

• An opportunity to travel.

• Hands-on training in various careers.

• Access to free or discounted health care, including medical and dental, and discounted groceries and shopping.

• Access to free or discounted housing.

for graduates figuring it all out

cons • Long-term commitment.

• Physically and emotionally demanding.

• The possibility of serving in a combat situation.

• Time away from family and friends.

• Risk of injury or death.

volunteer service

• Financial help is available.

• Higher education can bring the potential to earn more money in the future.

AMERICORPS and the Peace Corps are two federal programs that post volunteers in communities where they are needed here and abroad. Volunteers get a modest living allowance and some are eligible for money at the end of the term to help pay for education.

cons

length of time

• It can be expensive.

• It might not be the right choice at this point in your life, and being there could be a waste of time.

• That financial help may lead to costly payments during one’s working life.

Most assignments are full-time, and can vary from 10 months to two years.

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pay Volunteers in these programs get a modest living wage and can be eligible for an education stipend.

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the military THE ARMED FORCES are made up of five branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. There are three general categories of military personnel: active-duty, which includes full-time men and women in uniform; reserve and National Guard forces, who usually work a civilian job but can be called to full-time military duty; and veterans and retirees.

length of time When you enlist, you are ultimately signing up for an eight-year obligation. Usually, people sign an active-duty contract of two to six years.

After the two- to six-year obligation is completed, the person is placed in the Individual Ready Reserves for the rest of the eight year period. That means that if you sign a four-year active-duty contract, you will spend four years in the ready reserves. If you do not wish to do the remaining four years in the ready reserves, you may re-enlist for active duty.

pay An E-1 (the initial rank) with at least four months of active duty earns about $1,532 a month. Pay increases come with advanced ranks and time served. Pay and benefits earned in a combat zone are usually tax-exempt. Enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses vary.

• You can serve your country and a community.

• You can get a meaningful experience that you might not be able to get at another time in your life.

• You can broaden your world view.

• You can tap into a strong network of people who have volunteer service in common.

cons • The living stipend is very modest.

• You may be assigned to someplace you didn’t want to live.

• It can be very rigorous and extremely challenging.

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Choices for the High School Graduate: A Survival Guide for the Information Age

by Bryna J. Fireside This book includes info on work, study-abroad programs, internships and volunteering, as well as a section on how to understand military contracts. www.getthatgig.com Aimed at those 16 to 21, with information on summer jobs and internships. www.jobcorps.gov This government program helps eligible youths who qualify as low-income and are at least 16 years old to learn a career and earn a high school diploma or GED. www.doleta.gov The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration website has a wealth of career help.

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For Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future Third edition, by Carol Christen and Richard N. Bolles The original is one of the best-selling job-hunting books. This edition has the same approach: worksheets, exercises and profiles of people who have found their path. The third edition has chapters on social media.

heading into the military Most career advice books and websites deal, at least in passing, with military service. Here are some other resources. www.goarmy.com www.navy.com www.marines.com www.airforce.com www.gocoastguard.com

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Guide to Joining the Military 3rd Edition, by Scott A. Ostrow What to expect from a military career and opportunities available within the different branches. www.military.com This all-in-one site, which claims 10 million active members, includes information about recruitment and career options.

college.monster.com

www.ctcl.org

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has an apprenticeship search function.

This employment site – an arm of monster.com – has a large collection of internship listings.

Colleges That Change Lives, a nonprofit devoted to matching students with colleges, has info about sorting through choices.

atecenters.org

www.internjobs.com

The National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education works to help educate students to become part of the workforce.

This database of internships and entrylevel jobs is part of the aboutjobs.com network.

maritime-technology.org

seeking an internship or apprenticeship The Intern Files: How to Get, Keep, and Make the Most of Your Internship

by Jamie Fedorko Hello Real World! A Student’s Approach to Great Internships, Co-Ops and Entry Level Positions

by Jengyee Liang A pair of books with tips for those who aren’t sure what to expect. www.collegecentral.com www.collegeboard.org These clearinghouses for college students are good spots to search for job fairs, internships and career advice.

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The Southeast Maritime and Transportation Center has information about maritime apprenticeship programs. www.makingthedifference. org/federalinternships Information about internships with the federal government as well as coop and student employment programs. The site includes links to individual agency websites where internships are listed.

www.internweb.com

This Department of Education “college navigator” is basic but helpful, allowing students to search by location, major and other topics.

Another site with listings for internships and jobs.

collegeboard.org

off to college

The College Board – also a good source of job and internship information – includes a feature that allows students to search colleges for activities or interests, majors, cost and region.

There’s a surfeit of college ranking systems and guidebooks; here are a few websites to help deal with the information overload. schev.edu

Click on the “students and recent graduates” tab .

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has a wealth of specific information to help students and parents prepare for college.

There are tools to find which schools offer which programs, plus lists of different types of schools.

www.quintcareers.com

www.vccs.edu

Blending career, internship and education advice, Quintessential Careers has articles, a job-search engine and links.

The Virginia Community Colleges website has plenty of information about schools as well as apprenticeships.

www.usajobs.gov

nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

National Public Radio series For students who’d rather listen than read, the 2007 seven-part National Public Radio series on getting into college delivers some refreshing perspectives on the admissions frenzy.

Listen online at http://n.pr/1nfN3LB.

heading into the volunteer corps www.americorps.gov This federal program has a network of thousands of volunteer opportunities for anyone over 18, and provides a living stipend and the opportunity to earn money for schooling.

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State universities in the region Christopher Newport University Newport News; 757-594-7015, 800-333-4268, www.cnu.edu College of William and Mary Williamsburg; The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is in Gloucester. 757-221-4000, www.wm.edu Old Dominion University Norfolk; courses also offered at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, Peninsula Higher Education Center, and Tri-Cities Higher Education Center, Portsmouth. 683-3000, www.odu.edu Norfolk State University Norfolk; courses also offered at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. 823-8600, www.nsu.edu State universities elsewhere in Va. George Mason University Fairfax, Va.; 703-993-2400, www.gmu.edu James Madison University Harrisonburg, Va.; 540-568-6211, www.jmu.edu

Longwood University Farmville, Va.; 434-395-2000, www.longwood.edu Radford University Radford, Va.; 540-831-5000, www.radford.edu Richard Bland College (a two year college that is public but not part of the VCCS) Petersburg, Va., 804-862-6100, www.rbc.edu University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Va.; 540-654-1000, www.umw.edu University of Virginia Charlottesville, Va.; 434-924-0311, www.virginia.edu Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond; 804-828-0100, www.vcu.edu Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Va.; 540-464-7211, www.vmi.edu Virginia State University Chesterfield County, Va.; 800-871-7611, www.vsu.edu Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va.; 540-231-6267, www.vt.edu. Professional and graduate programs are offered at the Hampton Roads Center in Virginia Beach; 363-3930, www.hrc.vt.edu

Eastern Shore Community College Melfa; Serves Accomack and Northampton counties. 7891789, www.es.vccs.edu Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton; campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg and a Southeast Higher Education Center in Newport News. Hampton campus, 8252700; Williamsburg campus, 253-4300, Newport News 283-7820. www.tncc.edu Paul D. Camp Community College Serves Franklin, Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton; a campus and Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin, a campus in Suffolk, and a center in Smithfield.

569-6700. www.pdc.edu Tidewater Community College Campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, plus a Visual Arts Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth, the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in downtown Norfolk, Advanced Technology Center on its Virginia Beach campus and Regional Automotive Center in Chesapeake. 822-1122, www.tcc.edu Private nonprofit colleges in the region

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Atlantic University Virginia Beach; 631-8101, 800-428-1512, www.atlanticuniv.edu Averett University Based in Danville, with Hampton Roads campuses in Chesapeake and Newport News. 855-490-7735, gps.averett.edu Cambridge College Greenbrier section of Chesapeake, with main campus in Cambridge, Mass. 424-0333, www. cambridgecollege.edu/ chesapeake Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Satellite campuses around Hampton Roads; 440-5078, www.erau.edu/norfolk Florida Institute of Technology Fort Eustis; 887-2488, es.fit. edu/off-campus/hroads/ George Washington University Based in Washington, with a graduate center in Newport News and Virginia Beach; 2694949, www.nearyou.gwu.edu Hampton University Hampton, with a College of Virginia Beach in Town Center; main campus, 727-5000; 7275773 for continuing education.

Town Center, 637-2200, www. hamptonu.edu

Regent University Virginia Beach. 352-4127, (800) 373-5504, www.regent.edu Saint Leo University Based in Florida, with satellite campuses in Hampton Roads; South Hampton Roads Center in Virginia Beach, 464-6449; Chesapeake, 227-4450; Fort Eustis, 887-1166; Newport News, 249-0390; Langley, 766-1812, www.saintleo.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Dam Neck Virginia Beach location, based in Illinois; 422-4352, SIUCNASOceana@siu.edu, wed.siu.edu/public1/ocdp/ index.php Troy University Fort Eustis, Norfolk Naval Station, Oceana; based in Alabama; 451-8202, www.troy.edu/Virginia/Norfolkregional.html Virginia Wesleyan College A United Methodist Church affiliate on the Norfolk-Virginia Beach border. 455-3200, www. vwc.edu For-profit colleges in the region Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach; 490-1241, www. auto.edu Art Institute of VirginiaBeach Town Center; 493-6700, 877437-4428, www.artinstitutes. edu/virginiabeach The Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach; 363-2121, aviationmaintenance.edu Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach; 499-7900, www.bryantstratton.edu Centura College Chesapeake, 549-2121; NewportNews, 874-2121; Norfolk, 8532121; Virginia Beach, 3402121; programs with Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake, 363-2121; and with Tidewater Tech Trades in Norfolk, 858-8324; www. centuracollege.edu DeVry University Chesapeake, based in Illinois.

382-5680, 866-756-9388, www.devry.edu/locations/ campuses/loc_chesapeake.jsp ECPI University Main campus in Virginia Beach and a branch campus in Newport News; Virginia Beach, 490-9090; Newport News, 8389191, www.ecpi.edu Everest College Chesapeake and Newport News locations. Chesapeake, 361-3900; Newport News, 8731111, www.everest.edu Fortis College Norfolk; 499-5447, www.fortis.edu ITT Technical Institute Norfolk; 466-1260, itt-tech.edu Medical Careers Institute The School of Health Science for

ECPI University, Virginia Beach and Newport News; Virginia Beach, 497-8400, 866-708-6175; Newport News, 873-2423, 866-708-6174; www. medical.edu Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake; 388-2900, www. sentara.edu South University Virginia Beach; 493-6900, southuniversity.edu Stratford University Newport News; 873-4235, Virginia Beach, 497-4466; www.stratford.edu Strayer University Chesapeake, Newport News and Virginia Beach; Chesapeake, 382-9900; Newport News, 881-5100; Virginia Beach, 493-6000, www.strayer.edu University of Phoenix In Virginia Beach at Town Center; 493-6300, www. phoenix.edu.

Vocational/ career-technical schools in the region Academy of Bartending Newport News; 595-2274, www. theacademyofbartending.com Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy Virginia Beach; 340-7132, www.advancedfullerschool. com American Spirit Institute Williamsburg; 220-8000, www. americanspiritinstitute.com Barmasters of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach; 464-0500, www.vabartending.com Capital Commitment of Virginia Norfolk; 624-3506, www. ccofva.org Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy Virginia Beach; 457-7270, www.edgarcayce.org/ massageschool/ Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology Chesapeake; 547-0134, www.edline.net/pages/ Chesapeake_Center_for_ Science_ The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics Virginia Beach, 456-5386, www.chrysm.org Culinary Institute of Virginia, The School of Culinary Arts at ECPI University Norfolk; 858-2433, www.chefva.com Dental Careers Foundation Virginia Beach; 289-4543, www.yourdentalcareer.com Empire Beauty Schools – Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, 355-5530, www.empire.edu Heart to Heart Career Training Center Williamsburg, 888-505-1277, www.hearttoheartcpr.info

Infotec, LLC Virginia Beach, Newport News; 518-9100, www.infotecpro.com Institute of Health and Healing Newport News; 595-7757, www.ihhinfo.com Internet Marketing Training Center Virginia Beach; 687-5190, imtcva.org Morrison Education Center Williamsburg, 757818-4999, www. morrisoneducationcenter.com Practical Dental Assisting of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach; 239-0652, practicaldentalassisting.com Tidewater Tech Trades Norfolk; 858-8324, www. tidewatertechtrades.edu Today’s Dentist Assisting School Williamsburg; 564-7163, www. todaysdentalassistant.net Underwater Construction Academy Chesapeake; 312-0055, www.underwaterconstructionacademy.com Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center Chesapeake; 547-0221, www. educatebymontessori.com Military recruiters here Air Force 5950 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, 461-2401, www. airforce.com Army 1710 E. Little Creek Road, Suite 103, Norfolk, 583-6211, www. army.mil, goarmy.com Marines www.marines.com; fill out a form online for contact info for a recruiter Navy 5950 E. Virginia Beach Blvd Suite 923, Norfolk; 800-5331657, 455-6311, www.navy.com Coast Guard 1011 Eden Way North, Suite A, Chesapeake, 312-0514, gocoastguard.com Volunteer service Americorps Members serve in the United States, usually for 10 months to a year. Members get a modest living allowance, and some programs provide housing. When you complete a term of service, you may be eligible for an education award, which can be used to pay tuition, for educational training, or to repay qualified student loans. 800-942-2677, www.americorps.gov.

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Students attend a formal graduation ceremony/banquet upon program completion, and are awarded an HRSD Diploma, State Certificate of Completion, Journeyman Card, and Apprenticeship School ring.

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“WE TEACH STUDENTS THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE AND SHOW THEM HOW TO ACHIEVE IT.” THE REASON IS RADFORD Professor Jennifer Jones, Ed.D., a recipient of the 2015 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award, knows her students’ goals and is passionate about helping them achieve their highest level of success. She says, “Students are the reason behind everything we do.”

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