ryan vankampen. cost of college went up on avg 27% from 2008-2013 and continues to climb
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Re-Thinking College:Alternatives to the four year degree
Ryan VanKampen
Because everyone’s path is different…
The Current State of College
Cost of college went up on avg 27% from 2008-2013 and continues to climb
Public State
Out of State
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15000
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13600
20770
28500
Tuition, Room & Board
Tuition, Room & Board
The Current State of College 58% of first time college students graduate
within 6 years of starting
Class of 2011 averaged $26,600 in student debt, in addition to consumer debt
53.6% of college grads under 25 years old are unemployed or underemployed
There has been a 38% increase in college grads since 2000
The Current State of College
When there were fewer graduates, a generic college degree used to be a
valuable credential. Now that the market is flooded, diplomas count
less, and specific skills count more.
Branches of Military
Various military branches are available andprovide a wide variety of educational and careertraining opportunities. Many people haveearned their college degrees or learned careerskills while serving in the military.
Branches of the military include:
US Army /National Guard US Coast Guard US Air Force US MarinesUS Navy
Brief Branch Descriptions Army – Main Ground Force/ Protects and Defends
U.S. / Largest and Oldest Branch Air Force – Defend U.S. through exploitation of
Air and Space/ Responsible for Military Satellites/ Youngest Military Branch
Navy – Maintain the Freedom of the Seas Marines – “Infantry of the Navy”/Specialize in
Amphibious Operations/Assault, Capture, and Control
Coast Guard – Law Enforcement, Boating Safety, Sea Rescue, and Illegal Immigration Control/ Smallest Military Branch
General Requirements
Citizenship Limited number of Dependents or a waiver is
required No Single Parents Must meet financial eligibility Must not have substance abuse problem Limited Criminal History – Background checks
are completed and could inhibit your entry into the military
High moral character Physical Standards Academic Ability- Diploma/GED
Military Benefits for all Branches
GI Bill Life Insurance Military Education Military Pay Travel Benefits Health Care Home Loans
Certificate Programs for Skilled Workers
Certificate Programs for Skilled Workers
Many of today’s high growth industries do not require a 4-year degree
2 year associates degree- from community college
Certificate only program- community college, traditional college, training facility
High Growth Fields Not Requiring a 4 Year Degree
Green Jobs Wind turbine technician Bio fuels processing
technician Environmental Restoration
Planners Health Care
Medical Office Asst CNA Medical Equipment
Technicians Dental hygienist
Manufacturing Control Tool Programmers Stationary Engineers Production Managers
Information Technology IT Security Analyst Network Technician Computer Systems Analyst
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Airplane Pilot Diesel Truck Driver Traffic Technician Mechanics
Human Services/Hospitality Fire Science Early Childhood Education Culinary/Pastry Arts Cosmotology
Benefits of Certificate Programs
Quicker entry into field of choice Focused training on skills needed for
jobs Exit your education with less
debt/student loans Opportunities for continuing
education Funding available for training in high
growth areas workNet DuPage currently has programs
for Medical Office Assistant and Computer Skills
Vocational Training & Apprenticeship
Vocational Training and Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled occupation, craft, or trade.
During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice receives 2,000 hours or more of structured on-the-job training with at least 144 hours of related classroom instruction.
Apprenticeship requires a written agreement between the program sponsor (employer) and the apprentice.
Apprentices earn about half the going trade person's wage to start. Pay is gradually increased over the length of the apprenticeship, until training is completed and the trainee graduates to full trade person status.
Opportunities in the Trades Boilermaker Sheet Metal Worker Bricklayer* Patternmaker Pipefitter* Cabinetmaker Plasterer Carpenter Plumber* Cement Mason Roofer Drywall Finisher* Electrician* Sprinkler Fitter Millwright Structural Ironworker Ornamental Ironworker Tile Layer Operating Engineer Painter/Decorator
* BLS Top 20 Job Without a Bachelors Degree
STEPS TO THE TRADES
Step 1 - Stay in school. The majority of trades require high school graduation (Math and Science)
Step 2- Decide which trade matches your interests and skills. Think about who you are. What you like to do? What kind of lifestyle you enjoy?
Step 3 - Find an Employer to train you as an apprentice.
Step 4 – Apply! Once you find an employer, contact the IDES Apprenticeship Information Center nearest you for an apprenticeship application/agreement.
Step 5 - Commitment
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
College of DuPageWaubonsee Community CollegeTechnology Center of DuPageworkNet DuPage Career Center Illinois Employment and Training
Center of DuPage Illinois Department of Employment
SecurityNavianceLocal Newspaper
Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics http://
www.bls.gov/ooq/2012/summer/art03.pdf
Course Companion Guide http://
wvhs.ipsd.org/uploads/Curriculum/2012-WV-Course_Companion_Guide.pdf
Questions?