Associate Degree & Trade Schools

What percent of recent associate degree recipients between the ages of 20 - 29 are now employed?

• Under 30%

• Between 31% and 55%

• Between 56% and 75%

• Over 75%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

Have you ever considered pursuing an associate degree?

List one or two reasons why someone might want to earn an associates degree.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What percent of high school students do you think are interested in careers in the skilled trades (e.g., construction, plumbing)?

• Under 10%

• Between 10% and 15%

• Between 15% and 20%

• Between 20% and 25%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

Have you ever taken or considered taking a CTE (career and technical education) class?

Demand for skilled trade jobs currently exceeds the supply of workers to fill them. Why do you think that is the case?

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Pretend you are hired by a local company that needs more electricians in their business. They want to recruit students from your high school and want you to answer this question: "What do you think it will take to make these skilled trade jobs more attractive for high school students?"

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1