Career Exploration/Post High School Options

Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate post-high school option?

• Trade School
• Junior College/Four-year university
• Staying at home and waiting for employers to call
• Both A and B

Of the four post-high school options listed below, which one best provides an individual with the opportunity to earn a salary while acquiring a skill through training? 

• Military
• Four-year university
• Trade school/Apprenticeship
• Both A and C

Where is Harper College located?

• Elgin, Illinois
• DuPage, Illinois
• Palatine, Illinois
• Schaumburg, Illinois

Of these four companies, which has the least number of employees?

• Target
• Ma and Pa Grocery
• United States Military
• Motorola Corporation

Which of the following professions are offered through both apprenticeship programs and the military?

• Electrician
• Retail salesperson
• Heavy equipment operator
• Both A and C

Which one of the following careers is offered through an apprenticeship?

• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Hostess at a restaurant
• Both A and B

What does "earn while you learn" mean?

• Taking a volunteer position after graduation
• Attending a junior college or four-year university
• You are paid while being trained in a particular field

What is the major difference between a junior college and a four-year university?

• Cost
• The teachers in a junior college are better qualified 
• Students who attend a junior college are better qualified

Which of the following is considered full-time employment?

• Working weekends only
• Working two days a week for a total of ten hours
• Working five days a week for a total of 40 hours per week

John is a senior in high school and is expected to graduate in June.  He earned a score of 28 on his ACT and have a GPA of 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale).  He enjoys school, and wants to continue his education and pursue a degree in medicine.  Of all post-high school options, which would be most realistic for him?

• Work full-time
• Apply to a four-year college to earn a Bachelor's Degree
• Enroll in a technical or trade school to learn a specific skill or trade