for Juniors

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The Next Step

• for Juniors

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WELCOME
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PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT
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SCHOOLS

• VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL
• State or private
• BUSINESS
• Two-year (Private or Community College)
• HOSPITAL PROGRAMS
• Danbury Hospital School of Allied Health

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APPRENTICESHIPS
Structured on-the-job training with a master
tradesman Related theoretical instruction Certi
fication in a skilled trade

• Aircraft mechanic
• Auto mechanic
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Machinist
• Oil burner installer
• Plumber

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• PROFESSIONAL OR SPECIALTY SCHOOLS
• ART
• COMPUTER
• COSMETOLOGY
• CULINARY
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• ELECTRONICS

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NURSING SCHOOLS

• Licensed Practical Nurse (state certification)
• CT vocational-technical schools
• One-year programs
• Free of charge
• Registered Nurse (diploma, associates degree or
  bachelors degree)
• Hospital school (only Bridgeport Hospital)
• Two-year college Four-year college

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Military Service Options

• Enlistment
• Service Academies
• ROTC
• National Guard

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Military Enlistment

• For high school graduates
• 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-year options
• ASVAB required
• May qualify for a particular school or training
• Recruiters have specifics

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Service Academies

• Total of 5 service academies
• U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
• U.S.Military Academy, West Point
• U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
• U.S.Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London
• NB. The first four academies require a nomination
  from a congressman or a senator. Start the
  process in spring of junior year.
• The Coast Guard has a competitive admissions
  process of its own.

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• R.O.T.C. (Reserve Officers Training Corps)
• First qualify for college with ROTC unit on
  campus
• Military science classes in addition to regular
  academic load
• ROTC scholarships cover tuition and(variable)
• Full-time summer training at military
  installation
• Active duty as an officer after graduation
• Reps from armed services come to BHS regularly

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Army National Guard

• Basic training over summer or in fall
• Weekly or monthly drills
• Two weeks of full-time training in summer
• Pay for drills and summer work
• Free tuition and a monthly stipend for CT public
  colleges and universities
• Commitment to be in the reserves

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Public Two-Year Colleges

• Community/technical colleges
• Vocational training
• Certificate programs
• Associates degree
• Transfer programs
• Articulation agreements growing
• Transfers are as well prepared
• Cost savings
• Open admissions policy

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Private Two-Year Colleges

• Occupational training
• Transfer programs
• Residence opportunities
• Competitive admissions

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Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities

• CT State University System
• Eastern
• Central
• Southern
• Western
• University of Connecticut
• Out-of-State Universities
• RSI (Regional Student Program)

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Private Four-Year Colleges vs. Universities

• College
• Undergraduate
• Teaching over research
• Universities
• Undergrad and grad
• Several schools
• Teaching and research

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Initial Steps to College Selection
I. Self-Evaluation A. Personal
Assessment B. High School Record C. College
Testing
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II. Exploration and Identification of
Post-Secondary Options

• Create a Plan
• Websites
• Media Center

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D. Interviews E. College Fairs F. Campus
Visits/Tours G. College Representative
Visits H. Deferred Admissions Option
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Financial Aid

• Contact financial aid office during search
  process and/or visits
• Check BHS website for information
• Check BHS Media Center
• Consider co-op education
• Consider community college or transfer option
• Consider RSI program
• FAFSA

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Scholarships

• Conduct website search
• Check Media Center resource
• Local scholarship process http//www.bethel.k12.ct
  .us
• Can be viewed on BHS website through August 2006
• Fastweb
• Financial Aid Night in fall, 2006

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CLOSING

• Individual half-hour conferences