WorksheetsWhat do you do after High School?
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 29mins
Some careers do not require a college degree. Which of the following is one of them?
Software Developer
Electrician
Doctor
Lawyer
Some possible careers you could go into after community college are:
Nurse
Electrician
Graphic Designer
All of the above
Do all careers require you to have a college degree?
Yes, all careers require a college degree.
No, not all careers require a college degree.
Only some careers require a college degree.
It depends on the country.
The branches of the military you could join are:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard
Army, Navy, Air Force
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps
Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard
Are any of the 5 pathways better or worse than others?
Yes, some pathways are better than others.
No, all pathways can lead to a good career.
Name one difference you remember between two of the pathways.
After attending a technical school, what kinds of jobs could you get?
Software Developer
Electrician
Chef
All of the above
What are some of the benefits of attending a trade or technical school?
Hands-on experience and practical skills
Longer duration of study
Higher tuition fees
Limited career options
A trade/technical school is:
a type of educational institution focused on teaching specific skills related to a particular job or career.
a place where you can trade goods and services.
a school that offers general education in various subjects.
a type of school that only offers online courses.
Which of the following are the benefits of finding or creating a job without additional training?
Increased flexibility and control over work
Higher initial salary
Immediate start without delay
No need for further education
Careers available for those who want to find a job right after high school include:
Retail associate
Software engineer
Doctor
Lawyer
Think of an adult on a TV show you watch. What do you think they did after high school?
What are some of the benefits of going into the military?
Job security and benefits
Travel opportunities
Leadership skills development
All of the above
Can you name two four-year colleges or universites in our city or state?
Texas A&M
I don't know.
Texas State Technical school
Tarleton State University
What are some of the benefits of attending a four-year college or university?
Increased job opportunities and earning potential
Limited career growth
Higher student debt without benefits
No significant impact on career
What kind of careers can you go into after graduating from a four-year college?
Teaching
Owning and running a business
Architecture
All of the above
People spend longer than four years at a college or university because:
They want to pursue advanced degrees.
They fail to complete their courses on time.
They change their majors.
All of the above.
What kind of careers need even more school after a four-year college?
Medical Doctor
Software Engineer
Graphic Designer
Chef
Think about your adult family members. What pathways have some of them taken?
What are some things you’re really good at?
What questions do you have about the options of what to do after high school?
When you imagine your future self, what do you see?
To prepare to become a nurse, you would need to:
Complete a nursing degree program
Learn basic first aid
Volunteer at a hospital
Read medical journals
To prepare to become a waiter or waitress, you would need to:
Learn menu items and specials
Practice carrying trays
Develop customer service skills
All of the above
To prepare to become a chemical engineer, you would need to:
Study chemical engineering in college
Learn to cook
Practice painting
Study law
To prepare to become a lawyer, you would need to:
Complete a law degree and pass the bar exam
Study medicine
Learn to code
Become a chef
To prepare to become an entrepreneur and start your own business, you need to:
Develop a business plan
Ignore market research
Avoid networking
Disregard financial planning
To prepare to become a dental assistant, you would need to:
Complete a dental assistant training program
Learn on the job without any formal education
Only have a high school diploma
Become a licensed dentist
