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Florida State University School 3000 School House Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 |
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Career and College Exploration: The School to Career Connection |
Student Activities:
1. Discovering my personality type: Knowing about oneself helps a student make better choices The Career Key: Measure your skills and personality Complete this Career Key study guide with your information. For additional information, go to Mapping your Future 2. What do you want to be when you grow up? Career Research From the Career Key site, click the career of your choice. Complete the Career Research Guide sheet. Also: Occupational Outlook Handbook 3. How does college play a role in your future? College Research: Pick College Search complete the College Research Guide sheet. 4. What do you need to be prepared for College: 4 Year High School plan. Look at the FSUS suggested high school pathways. Pick the courses that best fit your career and personal goals. 5. Matching your career and life-style goals Use the Florida Cruiser to calculate monthly expenses and complete your 4 year plan. (p. 27 in booklet) 6. How do you let a potential employer know your skills and talents? (Writing a Resume Directions on-line soon.) 7. Communicating your Career and College choices to others. Create a powerpoint demonstrating your career and college research. (Directions on-line soon) 8. Will you qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship??? Look at www.facts.org and Florida's EChoices for additional information. Resources for Parents: How do you help your child select an appropriate or career? Will you be financially prepared? Florida Department of Education Florida’s Online Gateway for College Information: Plan and Manage your higher education experience Financial Aid and Scholarships Florida Trend’s Next: Your Future after High School in Florida Fastweb: College and Scholarship Information |
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Phone: 850-245-3821 Email: cmcquone@fsu.edu |
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