career and college exploration take stock in children spring training 2012 developed by take stock...

Career and College Exploration

Take Stock In ChildrenSpring Training 2012

Developed by Take Stock in Children Adapted for Okaloosa County TSIC

Mentors

Career Exploration

Exploring your protégé’s career interests Preparing your protégé for the changing

workforce

Why Career Exploration?

Provides a reality check Expands your protégé’s horizon Saves time and money

The Changing Workforce

Develop a career and education plan Develop employability skills

COLLEGE EXPLORATION

College Exploration Higher Education Degrees Offered Types of Colleges

Why College Exploration?

Educational Options More Education = Higher Salary Job Opportunities

Degrees Offered

College Types

Liberal Arts College Universities Community or Junior Colleges Technical Institutes and Professional Schools

Keep in Mind

College Factors College Research Grades and Test Scores FAFSA

Mentor Resources

Take Stock in Children Mentor Toolkit Take Stock in Children’s website

www.takestockinchildren.org http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/pdf/

parentprimer-ce.pdf Student Advocate – Cindy Frazier

collEDGE helpline

Call toll F

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877-406-9304

Conclusion

Remember we’re here to help if you have any questions!

Cindy Frazier: FrazierC@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us

Latashia Harris: lharris@takestockinchildren.org

Helen Quinn: hquinn@takestockinchildren.org