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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLANNING FOR
TRANSITION
What you need to know about transition to
college/career, apprenticeship/job, military
Amanda Pearson
(860) 892-2104
Krystin Konow
(860) 892-2112
AGENDA
1.NTHS Mission
2. Transition Pathways from CTE
3.Making High School Count
4. Transition Resources
1. College
2. Career
3. Military
NTHS MISSION: COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
The mission of the Connecticut Technical High School System is to provide a world-class, unique and rigorous learning environment for high school students and adult learners that:
Ensures both student academic success and career technical education mastery, as well as promotes enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Prepares students for post-secondary education, including apprenticeships and immediate productive employment.
Engages regional, state, national and international employers and industries in a vibrant collaboration to respond to current, emerging and changing global workforce needs and expectations.
Pursues and participates in global partnerships that provide CTHSS students with international exposure and experience.
“CHANGING THE DIALOGUE”DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER REGARDING TRANSITION OPPORTUNITY
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=8DDJA4v0bk0 (26:01-26:50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=3h_pp8CHEQ0 (4:26-7:33)
TRANSITION PATHWAYS AT NORWICH TECH
GRADUATION
Trade/
Technology
Employment
College
2 year
4 year
Technical
Military Employment/
Transferable
Skills
TEACHERS AT NTHS THAT ARE TECH GRADUATES
We have a number of teachers currently at Norwich Tech that are CTHSS graduates!
Jamie Lamitie, Electrical DH
Chris Porto, EEE DH
Russ Stockton, HVAC instructor
Deborah Berube, SPED DH
Timothy Krodel, Health instructor
All utilized their CTE in different, successful ways!
They are a great resource in the building- talk to them!
MAKING HIGH SCHOOL COUNT
SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/2014/05/12/hone-the-top-5-soft-skills-every-college-
student-needs
1. Collaboration
2. Communication
3. Problem-Solving
4. Time Management
5. Leadership
MEETING CHALLENGES
“Humans are creatures of habit. If you quit when things get tough, it gets that much easier to quit the next time. On the other hand, if you force
yourself to push through it, the grit begins to grow in you”.
Travis Bradberry
Growth Mindset/Stress Management
Teens and Stress
Building Resiliency
5 Tips for Stress Management
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
Albert Einstein
MAKING HIGH SCHOOL COUNT
Work hard academically! Rigor Matters
Colleges/Employers will look at a few aspects:
•Course selection: Challenge yourself with a rigorous course load and high-level classes, including honors courses.
•Grades: Every year counts, starting with freshman year.
•GPA trends: Keep improving through every grade.
•Class rank
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/careers/installation-repair-automotive-technicians
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors/engineering-mechanical-engineering
Make High
School
Count
HIGHLIGHTING TECH SCHOOL GRADUATES: JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHY TECH EDUCATION WORKS
Over the past 5 years, NT Electrical has been #1 in the State of Connecticut for Electrical in the SkillsUSA competition. On the National
competition level , each year for four years, NT student Electricians have placed in the top 4. Two of those years have been as National
Champions - #1.
Here is what they are doing now:
2013 EL graduate, Justin Viens - #1 State, #1 in the Nation for SkillsUSA– currently in a 5-yr apprenticeship with the IBW Local 35 Electrical Union.
2014 EL graduate, Dan Benoit - #1 State, #3 in the Nation for Skills USA – working at Electric Boat in the Electrician’s Apprentice program
2015 EL graduate, Austin Shirley - #1 State, #4 in the Nation for SkillsUSA – working as an apprentice for Noank Electric
2016 EL graduate, Daria Stifel - #1 State, #1 in the Nation for SkillsUSA – studying Aeronautical Engineering on a 100,000 scholarship at RPI (Renssalear Polytechnic Institute)
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
Be early. If you start doing tasks — researching colleges, working on your portfolio, collecting ideas for application essays, making requests for recommendation letters — well ahead of time, you’ll make it easier for your counselor to give you timely answers when you need help.
Be organized. Figure out a system for keeping track of deadlines yourself.
Be responsible. Your counselor can help in many ways, but this is your project and your responsibility. It’s up to you to ask your counselor for the help you need. Schedule appointments when you need to talk to him or her.
Be prepared. When you do meet with your counselor, have a list of questions ready and know what you want to discuss
GET INVOLVED
School
Athletics
Community
Work- WBL, internship
PARENT’S ROLE: FINDING THE BALANCE ANDSTARTING THE DIALOGUE
Support and encouragement through the high school to college/career transition process
Recognize the importance of exploring ALL options!
Ultimately, it is the student’s journey!
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
WHAT CAN HIGHER EDUCATION LOOK LIKE?
•2 year
•Associate’s Degree
•Transfer Compacts/Dual Enrollment/TAP
•Certificate Programs
•4 year
•Bachelor Degree
•Technical
•On the job training
•Apprenticeship
•Professional Development
COLLEGE: WHAT TO DO NOW
1. Do your research
1. www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
2. Start to narrow choices by major, location, and financial considerations
1. Safety
2. Target
3. Reach
3. Practice for standardized testing using satpractice.org (Khan Academy)
4. Meet with your counselor
CAREER: WHAT TO DO NOW1. Do your research
www.onetonline.org
Your trade instructor is your best resource
Check out the NTHS Counseling page for job and apprenticeship information https://norwich.cttech.org/parents-students/counseling
2. Take advantage of school-based opportunities
•WBL Norwich WBL Brochure
•Community Career and Resource Fair in the spring
Military
Enlistmenthttp://www.military.com/join-armed-forces
ROTChttp://todaysmilitary.com/training/rotc
Academieshttps://www.usa.gov/military-colleges
TOOLS FOR YOUR TOOLBOX
Big Future www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
O’Net www.onetonline.org
Norwich Tech Guidance Page https://norwich.cttech.org/parents-students/counseling
TRANSITION PLANNING RECAP
Remember: Opportunities exist for everyone! Start thinking
about it early!
Simplify the planning process:
Make high school count!
Explore ALL options
For more tools and guidance, visit
Norwich Tech Guidance Page
Norwich Tech Google Classroom Page
THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?*PRESENTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON
THE WEBSITE TOMORROW!