LEVEL 1e Alternatives to 4-Year College

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What career path are you most interested in?

• 4-Year University

• 2-Year Community College

• Trade School / Apprenticeship

• Military

Multiple Choice

What is Mike Rowe’s main argument related to the options for students after high school? 

• Trades and college should be presented as equally valuable options

• College should be treated as more valuable than the trades

• Trades should be treated as more valuable than college

• Young people shouldn’t go to college

Multiple Choice

Why is there a “skills gap” in this country, meaning jobs that are needed but we do not have enough skilled people to work them? 

• Trades are treated as inferior compared to college

• Young kids just don’t want to work hard anymore

• It is too difficult to learn needed skills

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Report which pledge you learned about (number and name)

Explain what lesson you learned from it

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Report which other pledge you learned about (number and name)

Explain what lesson you learned from it

​https://youtu.be/8nrvJKxEXss

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According to this video, a “Good job” is a job that pays on average ​

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without a BA (4-year degree) and pays on average ​

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with a BA. 

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$55,000

$65,000

$80,000

$200,000

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The "Middle Skills" pathways is a pathway that ...

• Has you go down the “middle”

• Is a career pathway that requires a certification / 2-year degree but not a 4-year degree

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, but not a Master’s 

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The three “Skill” pathways that make up the “Good jobs” in this country are ​

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for high school, ​

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for Middle Skills, and ​

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for Bachelor’s Degree holders 

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20%

24%

56%

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Of the list on the previous slides, which trade would you potentially be interested in learning more about? Explain why in 1-2 sentences. 

Multiple Choice

Which group seems to have the highest monthly earnings?

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

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Which group seems to have the lowest monthly earnings?

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

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Looking at the chart “Which programs have the highest first-year returns”, it is clear that ​

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degree holders make the most amount of money. However, Master’s degree holders usually have the ​

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monthly debt payment. Some of them even have a ​

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debt payment than their monthly ​

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. More education can pay off, but it can also put you in high debt.  

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Master’s

larger

highest

earnings

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• Find a person that has a monthly debt payment GREATER than their monthly earnings. Tell me: 

  • Where they went to school

  • What they studied

  • How much their debt payment is

  • How much their monthly earnings are

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Looking at the chart “Which programs have the highest first-year returns”, it is clear that ​

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degree holders make the most amount of money. However, Master’s degree holders usually have the ​

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monthly debt payment. Some of them even have a ​

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debt payment than their monthly ​

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​ . More education can pay off, but it can also put you in high debt.  

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Master’s

highest

larger

earnings

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Look at the lower end of income. What types of degrees are typically earning the lowest in your first year?  

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Look at the highest end of income. What types of degrees are typically earning the highest in your first year?  

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Hover over the dots until you find a degree/certificate you may be interested in. Click on the dot, hover over the box of information and then select “Highlight all institutions with the same program”

• What pattern do you see for this degree/certification? What is the rough amount you might make in your first year and the rough amount of debt?

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Looking at the chart only for Associate Degree Holders and Degree/Certificate holders, we see that these people often have much ​

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debt compared to ​

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or Bachelor’s degree holders. They also can have ​

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monthly earnings, with some making more than ​

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per month, which is $96,000 per year!

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Master’s degree

lower

high

$7,000

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From the data, it appears that students in the ​

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trades make the most money, specifically ​

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and ​

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. The students in ​

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make the lowest starting incomes, making around $1,000 - $2,000 per month in their first year. However, it is important to keep in mind that this is just the starting point, and you will make more money as you gain experience. 

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medical

Registered Nurses

Dental Assistants

Cosmetology

This interview with Dalton and Paige provide insight into the decision making process for high school students who made the decision to pursue a trade, what students should know about their trade, and what life is like after going into their trade

Multiple Choice

What does Dalton say about the difference between trade school and college? 

• Trade school is more specific on what you want to do and with college it is more general and you have a lot more options

• Trade school is a lot more boring 

• College is a lot more boring

• College is cheaper than trade school

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Dalton has fire, EMT, and paramedic certifications. Why is it good to have many certifications? 

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Paige, a pipe welder, makes around $35 per day and gets to travel around the country, which her company gives her extra money for. Explain why or why not this would be an attractive option for you. 

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What did Dalton and Paige have in common about what they like about their job? 

• The travel

• The cool stuff

• The learning

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Cross out the logo that you think is NOT one of the 7 branches of the military

Military Officer & Enlisted Career Paths | Today’s Military

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You need a four year degree to be an officer in the military

• Myth

• Fact

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Most jobs from being “enlisted” in the military involve hands-on training for mechanical, transportation, human service, or office fields that transfer well to the civilian world

• Myth

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Enlisted personnel can never be recommended for commanding officer positions

• Myth

• Fact

Multiple Choice

You are guaranteed the career you want to pursue when you are in the military

• Myth

• Fact

Match

Match the following military career with the average salary for that career.

• GRAPHIC DESIGNERS/DESKTOP PUBLISHERS

• INFANTRY

• AIRPLANE PILOTS

• INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALISTS

• MILITARY DOG HANDLERS

Average Military Salary: $48,912

Average Military Salary: $44,707

Average Military Salary: $103,321

Average Military Salary: $71,461

Average Military Salary: $47,701

• Average Military Salary: $48,912

• Average Military Salary: $44,707

• Average Military Salary: $103,321

• Average Military Salary: $71,461

• Average Military Salary: $47,701

Military Jobs & Career Options | Today’s Military

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Report the following: 

• #1 Career you are surprised the military offers

• The median military salary for the career

• Brief description of the training you get for this career

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Report the following: 

• #2 Career you are surprised the military offers

• The median military salary for the career

• Brief description of the training you get for this career

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Which of the following do you think is most important to ask a recruiter? 

• What kind of training comes after Basic Training?

• What are all the ways a service member can earn college credits during enlistment?

• What are your tuition-support programs? How does an entrant qualify for them?

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Which of the following do you think is most important to ask a recruiter? 

• Can an entrant choose the military job he or she wants?

• Can a trainee choose to serve overseas?

• How much does a new recruit get paid, and what are the benefits?

• How long does the first term last? Do you have programs of different lengths?

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Pick a question to ask that you think is important to ask and explain why you think it is important

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Pick another question to ask that you think is important to ask and explain why you think it is important

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Reorder the following in the proper steps of beginning the enlistment process

• Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test

• Pass the Physical Examination

• Meet with a Counselor and Determine a Career

• Take the Oath of Enlistment

• Direct Ship to Basic Training OR Delayed Entry Program 

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The ASVAB is a ​

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exam that helps determine the ​

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a person is best suited for. It usually takes about ​

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to complete the test and has questions on a variety of academic ​

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like math, English, writing, and science. 

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multiple-choice

careers

90 minutes

subjects

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You will also have to pass a ​

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exam in order to serve in the military. The exam includes hearing and vision, ​

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and alcohol tests, and​

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tests if you are overweight. 

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physical

drug

body fat percentage

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You will then meet with a ​

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to help you determine which ​

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works best for your ​

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and skills. The counselor will use a variety of factors to determine your career, including​

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, ASVAB score, physical requirements, and your preferences. 

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counselor

interests

career

job availability

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You will then take ​

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of Enlistment, vowing to defend the US Constitution and obey the ​

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(UCMJ). ​

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are invited to watch you take the oath and take photos. 

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an Oath

Uniform Code of Military Justice

Family members

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After taking the oath and completing MEPS, you have two options: ​

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, meaning you report directly to Basic Training, or ​

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, meaning you commit to Basic Training usually within ​

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. In the DEP,  you can return ​

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until the time comes to report for duty. 

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Direct ship

Delayed Entry Program

one year

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Describe at least 2 of the positive impacts the military has had on Braiden?

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Why is Josie paying $0 for college? 

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Josie is in the ​

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, which means she has to report for service ​

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per month and for ​

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in the summer.

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once

2 weeks

National Guard

Navy

10 weeks

5 times

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Josie is in the National Guard and in college at the same time to become a dental hygienist. It’s taking her a bit longer than most people, but why could this be a good option for students who can’t rely on their parents? 

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The National Guard is a more flexible option within the military. After watching this video, is this something you would be interested in? Explain why or why not. If you are, tell Mr. Hurt and we can explore that option for the project

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Apprenticeships are paid jobs that allow for workplace and classroom learning

• True

• False

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94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Apprenticeship programs are available in industries such as energy, cyber security, and engineering

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the most important skill you need to start in construction? 

• Desire to learn

• Ability to lift 100+ pounds

• Being good with power tools

• Advanced construction knowledge

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One of the speakers mentioned that at the end of his work day “he doesn’t take anything home with him” What does this mean and why is it a good thing? 

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest obstacle in students getting into construction? 

• Schools don’t explain career options fully to students 

• Height and weight requirements

• Having a good resume

• Students don't want to work hard

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Does watching this video make you more/less interested in an apprenticeship? Why or why not? 

Apprenticeship Finder | Apprenticeship.gov U.S. Department of Labor Official Site

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Report the following for the Apprenticeship Program you selected: 

• Why it seems interesting

• What city and company it is in

• A summary of the description 

• Starting hourly pay

• Whether you would be interested in applying (if so, talk to Mr. Hurt or Mr.Z!)