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A big question on many a high school senior's mind is: what can I do instead of college? Let's be honest: hitting the books for an additional two or four years isn't for everyone. Although some students just need a supportive nudge, others know, without a doubt, that college is not for them.

For those of you whose children have plans to receive a post-secondary education, preparing for college admissions early is very important. But for those whose sons or daughters are wondering what to do after high school instead of college, know that there are many successful routes they can take that will bring them happiness and a sense of accomplishment, all while allowing them to earn a good living.

Below is a list of different alternatives to college for your child's life after high school graduation.

Start a business - Does your child have that entrepreneurial mindset? Do they have a special talent or a solution to a problem? Help them create a plan and do their research. They can find free online courses, speak to a small business owner for advice, or visit a bank for information on obtaining a loan. And don't forget about e-commerce.

Turn your hobby or talent into a source of income (YouTubing, blogging, organizing, etc.)

Have a passion for art? They can sell their personal art, homemade jewelry and more!

Students can do freelance work in a particular area like writing, and be their own boss and make their own schedule.

Buy, sell, or even flip houses. Students can learn about real estate and turn it into a lucrative career.

Join the military - The military can open so many doors for students and even provide financial assistance should they decide to go to college at some point. From traveling the world to learning tons of valuable skills, joining the military can help your student learn more about themselves and the world around them. Many of those who join even end up making a career out of their military service.

Vocational program or technical college - If your child is interested in or seeking to learn more about a specific trade, perhaps technical school or a vocational program can be a good fit. There are countless, rewarding trades to choose from such as cosmetology, personal training, hospitality, and more. Many programs take just a few months to master. Oftentimes, students will also receive assistance with job placement.

Join a volunteer organization - Young adults looking to make a difference can also earn numerous skills and tons of experience by joining a volunteer organization. They'll be able to help others as they become part of unique projects aimed at improving life for those in their home country or abroad. There are tons of websites that can help you find volunteer opportunities based on your interests and goals such as VolunteerMatch, Feeding America, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, just to name a few.

Get a job - Life after high school graduation can be as simple as starting either a full-time or part-time job. Jumping right into the workforce can help your child gain experience, save money, and keep busy while they figure out what it is that they want to do in the long term.

Take a break - Commonly referred to as a gap year, some students benefit from taking some time off. Doing so will help them learn more about themselves and what route they would like to take now that they are done with high school. Some parents find it helpful to create a plan with their children that includes a timeline of what they plan to do during their break and how much time off they plan on taking.

On-the-job training - If your child isn't sure what they want to be when they grow up, an internship, apprenticeship or fellowship can help them learn about different job opportunities available. If your child wants to explore the world, Projects Abroad offers tons of internship opportunities overseas in a number of areas. An apprenticeship or fellowship can also help students gain valuable knowledge directly from a professional in any given occupation.

If your child is planning for life after high school, it's important to hear them out and help them in the decision-making process. All of the alternatives to college mentioned above offer tons of opportunity, not just for longterm careers, but also to help young adults who are entering the real world discover who they are, what inspires them, and what they are truly passionate about.

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4 Keys to College & Career Readiness

If you're a high school senior, it won't be long before you go shopping for the items on your "things to bring to college" list, move into your residence hall, and head over to the campus bookstore to pick up your textbooks. Once you've done all that, you'll be ready for your first day of college, right?

Well...it's certainly a good start! However, "college readiness" goes far beyond finding the perfect shower caddy and those extra-long twin sheets for your bunk bed. The fact is college readiness starts well before you unlock the door and enter your dorm room for the very first time.

What is Readiness?

According to Inflexion (a non-profit organization that "strives to help educators better equip students for success"), college- and career-ready students have "the knowledge and skills to keep learning beyond secondary school, first in formal settings and then in the workplace through their careers, so that they are capable of adapting to unpredictable changes and new economic conditions and opportunities."

College Readiness: In its broadest sense, college readiness refers to your level of preparedness for any academic work beyond high school that leads to a credential (such as a skilled trade license, certificate, associate's, or bachelor's degree). Therefore, by definition, this preparation includes apprenticeships as well as studies at two- or four-year institutions. (For more information: Earn While You Learn through an Apprenticeship; 4 Things You Need to Know About Community Colleges; A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees.)
As defined by Inflexion, you're college ready if you can "enter a college classroom, without remediation and successfully complete entry-level college requirements." Remedial classes (also known as developmental or basic-skills courses), are "catch-up" classes that don't provide credits toward your degree. Instead, these classes give you the opportunity to improve your skills in order to tackle college-level coursework.

Career Readiness: To become career-ready, you need both the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in your desired occupation. Say, for example, you plan to become a high school math teacher. To reach your goal, you must: be skilled in math applications, have knowledge of educational policy and practices, complete the necessary coursework to earn your bachelor's degree, and pass the required Board of Education exams to earn your teaching certification.

Therefore, career readiness begins with college readiness! You need to navigate the pathways that connect education and employment in order to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Four Keys to Readiness

According to David T. Conley, author of College and Career Ready: Helping All Students Succeed beyond High School, your college and career readiness depends on the degree to which you've mastered elements in four key areas, as described in the model below:

Four Keys to College and Career Readiness

( Source: Inflexion)

Here's a closer look at the four keys:

1. Key Cognitive Strategies: How do you think?
To prepare for college-level coursework, you need to do more than memorize facts and follow directions. College and workplace success requires thinking skills and strategies that enable you to develop and demonstrate your ability to learn, apply, and use knowledge and information to solve problems.

Conley says there are five strategies that are essential to the insightful thinking required to succeed in post-secondary education:

Problem formulation: What problem are you trying to solve?
Do you have a clear understanding of the problem and how it should be approached? Can you develop strategies for exploring all parts of the problem and identify possible outcomes resulting from the issue?

Research: Where can you find the information you need?
Can you identify the information, data, and research necessary to solve the problem? Judge the quality of the data and sources? Assess the usefulness of the information? Generate original information and data?

Interpretation: How do you make sense of the information?
Are you able to identify and assess the most relevant information or data? Synthesize the information, make connections, and draw logical conclusions? Identify potential solutions to the problem?

Communication: What's the best way to communicate what you've learned?
Can you draft a clear, organized, and effective message summarizing the problem and potential solutions? After seeking feedback on your draft, reflecting upon that feedback, and revising the information, can you put together a coherent and complete final version that follows a structured line of reasoning?

Precision and accuracy: How do you know you're on the right track?
Throughout the entire process, do you ensure the problem is addressed accurately and thoroughly? Are you using language, terms, expressions, rules, and terminology appropriate for the subject matter and the problem?

2. Key Content Knowledge: What do you know?
To prepare for college coursework, you need strong foundational knowledge in core academic subjects. ( For specific information: National College and Career Readiness Indicators.)

Yet, simply completing the recommended high school classes is not enough! Your success in mastering subject-matter content takes motivation, time, energy, effort, and the use of learning strategies. Students who learn key content knowledge effectively and efficiently:

regard the content as worth learning;

understand why the content is important and can see how it connects to what they already know;

are motivated to learn relevant facts, terms, and concepts and understand how they fit together in order to identify the big ideas and overarching principles;

push themselves to work hard, knowing that their effort has value and deepens learning;

are able to organize information well;

and understand how the knowledge they're acquiring now connects to future college and career options.

3. Key Learning Skills & Techniques: How do you act?
Conley notes that no single factor is more important to your success as a student than the degree to which you take ownership for your learning. Do you approach learning with curiosity? Find ways to work toward your goals? Practice good study habits? If so, you're building the toolkit you need to transition from the teacher-dependent learning that's typically the norm in high schools to the independent learning that is essential in post-secondary education. ( For more information: College Just Ahead: Transitioning from High School to College.)

High school students who truly know how to learn have developed and habitually utilize these critical skills: time management, study skills, test taking skills, note taking skills, memorizing, strategic reading, collaborative learning, and technological proficiency. (For more information on ways to develop and enhance these skills, go to: HowToStudy.org.)

4. Key Transition Knowledge & Skills: How do you go?
To transition smoothly from high school to college and career, you may have to navigate through some complex challenges - personally, culturally, financially and professionally. From knowing how to apply to college, exploring and choosing your career path, paying for school, advocating for your own best interests, to adjusting to the work environment, you need to know how to get where you want to go.

Here's a summary of the essential knowledge and skills that will help you find your way:

College knowledge: How will you navigate the processes necessary to make your college dreams come true?
Choosing a college takes time and effort and requires:

Career awareness and exploration: How do you find and choose a career path that's a good fit?
There are hundreds of careers in our economy and many ways to group them into categories. To explore the world of work, start by learning how occupations are classified into 16 career clusters representing multiple career pathways. This career clusters framework is designed to help students navigate their way to greater success in college and career. To learn about the career clusters (as well as sample occupations, pathways to entry into each, and related high school coursework), go to The National Career Clusters® Framework.

College costs: Do you know how to finance your plans for the future?
Students and parents need to understand the actual costs of college, applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and loan options to pay for college. ( For more information: FinAid.org.)

Doorways to College and Career Readiness

What should you do while you're in high school to develop college and career readiness? Start here:

Set ambitious learning goals and take challenging classes. Studies in math, science, language arts with an emphasis on researching, analyzing, and writing, as well as career-related classes have been shown to improve student achievement.

Take math classes even if they're not required. Research shows that students who continue their math studies through their senior year in high school have higher achievement in college-level math.

If appropriate, take honors and advanced placement (AP) classes.

Take a class on study skills / test taking / research techniques. If not available at your high school, enroll in a class at your local community college.

Read widely on your own. If you read beyond what's required for your class, you'll not only increase your vocabulary, but you'll enhance your writing skills at the same time. And you'll get a better idea of what to expect in college (where each class requires extensive reading of highly-complex content). (For more information: College Just Ahead: Transitioning from High School to College.)

Keep up with your assignments and ask for help when you need it.

Make sure you have time for homework. Cut down on your extracurricular activities if you're spreading yourself too thin.

Learn about careers of interest through research and experiential learning activities. (For more information: Exploring Careers: How to Get the Inside Scoop; Five Fun Ways to Test Drive a Career.)

Stay focused during your senior year. While you may have been accepted to the college of your choice already, your remaining high-school coursework is important (not only in terms of what you know, but how you think and act - all of which is essential to college readiness).

Become a self-directed learner. Motivated learners do better in school. And lifelong learning is essential to on-going career development.

Oh, by the way, there's one more thing you need to do before your first day of college. Get that lanyard for your dorm-room key!

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College provides a fantastic opportunity for young people to not only earn a diploma but also grow the skills they need to succeed in their future careers.

In many respects, college is becoming mandatory for certain career paths. By the year 2020, in fact, an expected 65% of all available jobs will require some level of postsecondary training or education .

Luckily, the same skills that colleges look for in students are the skills students should continue to develop as they journey through higher education. That means prospective college students can begin thinking about how they are growing these skills now, so they will be ready to meet the demands and expectations of colleges, universities, and future employers.

Just as important as academic learning, these five soft skills are necessary to increase college and career readiness:

1. Self-Motivation

Most students know that college will challenge them to become much more self-motivated and self-disciplined. With more free time and a less structured environment, college students learn to form their own schedules, make decisions about their mental and physical health, and prioritize studying and assignments to meet deadlines.

Self-motivation is also an important life-skill that all types of careers will require. Though some careers will include structure and formulaic assignments, employers prefer to work with an individual who knows how to self-motivate, especially during busy times. Those who can learn to motivate themselves, foster their own growth, and manage their time wisely will easily become top-rated and sought-after students and employees.

Start working on your self-motivation by listing your priorities, setting goals, and keeping a calendar. The more you check in with yourself, the better you will recognize what motivates you and how to carry out the actions that will lead you to your goals.

2. Critical Thinking

College is the perfect time to deepen critical thinking, but this is a skill most students should be working on in high school as well. Thinking critically requires a deeper level of engagement with material both inside and outside of the classroom.

Do you question the status quo, or do you take information at face value? In order to think critically, you must have your own opinions but also know how to research thoroughly to engage with texts, the media, and your own experiences.

Both college admissions officers and future employers will look for critical thinking in a potential candidate. They want to know that you will take the time to evaluate and thoroughly explore options before making decisions.

3. Communication

This is a readiness skill that develops with time and experience, but it is also a skill students can practice now. Both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential skills in college and in the workplace because no matter what industry you enter, you will need to effectively interact with others.

The good news is you can practice communication skills at home, at school, and at work right now. Keep a journal describing your experiences through various interactions with family members, teachers, friends, and co-workers. What kind of verbal or nonverbal signals do you receive from the people you communicate with most often? What signals do you send that seem to work favorably? How can you communicate more clearly and effectively in all aspects of your life?

The more you learn about your own communication style, the better prepared you will be for your future and working well with others.

4. Knowledge Integration

Though sometimes it may feel as if studying for one test at a time is all you can do, integrating the academic knowledge you learn in school into your life and work is so important. Not only will integrating academic knowledge into your life make school more interesting, it will help you combine your academic work with your interpersonal and soft skills in your future career.

What are you learning about? How can you apply that knowledge to your life? Where do you see that knowledge applied outside of school?

You can start practicing this skill by pursuing jobs, internships, or work-based learning opportunities where you can utilize your academic knowledge in a real-life working environment. Applying both academic and technical knowledge to real-world settings is a perfect way to ready yourself for college and your future career.

5. Perseverance

Perhaps one of the most important readiness skills for college, career, and beyond is perseverance, or grit. No matter what path you decide to take for higher education or your career, you will likely face many challenges along the way.

The ability to recover from failures is the only sure way to success. Work hard, learn from mistakes, and continue to grow. That's all anyone can ever ask for, and if you learn to persevere now, you will be ready for bumps in the road in both college and your future career path.
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At Universal Technical Institute (UTI), you can train for an in-demand career in the transportation industry. ¹ Through hands-on, accelerated training, you can prepare to enter a growing workforce in less than a year. ²

Now is an exciting time for aspiring technicians. Technicians in the skilled trades are in demand, and advancements in technology have opened the door to new opportunities. By choosing UTI, you can have a dynamic student experience while training for a job doing what you love.

UTI is the nation's leading provider of training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, and offers welding technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining programs. In its 53-year history, UTI has formed relationships with industry leaders and provides training that aligns with what today's employers look for.

UTI's programs were designed for the hands-on learner looking for an accelerated path to preparing for a career. Programs begin every 3 to 6 weeks, and you could be ready to go into the professional workforce in just under a year.

Our curriculum focuses on what the industry says matters most. At UTI, you'll learn skills directly related to the job, providing you with a strong foundation of knowledge you can build upon. You won't be spending all of your time in a lecture. Instead, you'll learn in dynamic classroom and lab environments and have the opportunity to work with the same tools and technologies used in the field. UTI's campus experience is anything but boring!

Throughout your journey, you'll have the support of instructors who act as mentors to our students. In addition to learning the mechanics the industry requires, you'll have access to the support and resources you need to pursue a career you love. Your success is our success.

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Did you know that going to trade school costs approximately $33,000 while a single bachelor's degree could cost you an average of $127,000?

Deciding to go to trade school instead of a traditional college would save you $94,000.

Most of us have never thought of learning a trade and pursuing a career in that area. High school students are trained, for the most part, to focus on college and pursuing what's seen as a more traditional career.

Whatever stage of your life you may be in, trade school might be on your mind. Where do you begin if you think this is the right path for your life and career goals?

Keep reading to learn how to apply for trade school and start the journey to an amazing career!

The Basics of Trade School

While many of you might already know what a trade school is, it's important to go through everything a trade school has to offer and what it can do for you.

Trade school offers specialized coursework that teaches students the skills necessary to pursue very specific careers. A trade school degree can train you for jobs in many different fields including working as an HVAC technician, electrical, or alcohol and drug counseling.

The good thing about trade school programs is that because of their specialized nature they can be completed in less than a year and no more than two years. The hands-on training will prepare a student in trade school for a job directly related to their field of study upon completion of their program.

1. Trade School Requirements for Admission

While the majority of trade schools do require a high school diploma, completing your GED is also an option. If you're a high school student thinking about going to trade school, take some related classes if your school offers any.

Something like home economics or wood-shop class would be great options.

While the ACT and SAT exams are typically requirements for college and not trade school, good scores can look good on your applications for apprenticeships. However, taking these exams is not required to get into most trade schools.

Trade schools won't require any essays or extracurriculars to apply for a spot. A simple high school diploma or GED is the only degree you'll need for enrolling.

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2. Are You the Right Age?

Some students may feel it's in their best interests to drop out of high school to complete their GED and then head straight into trade school. While this is a completely valid choice for someone who is sure of their career path, you have to make sure you're aware of all the requirements before making any decisions.

For the most part, trade schools require a student to be a minimum of 16-years-old. There are a couple of programs, many of the healthcare programs, that require students to be 17 or 18 when applying. So, dropping out at 15 to pursue a trade school career might not be the best option.

3. Find a School That Fits Your Goals

When researching trade school career options it's important to find schools that fit your career goals and needs.

Look for schools that offer the programs you're interested in and specialized tracks to meet your career goals. InterCoast offers a variety of programs to help you pursue a successful career.

Another good thing to look out for is the competitiveness of a program. You want to be challenged and learn as much as possible. This way you'll enter the job market prepared to get the job you've been hoping for.

If you aren't exactly sure what type of program you're looking for it's a good idea to make a list of some possible options and reach out to schools that offer those programs. After speaking with the admissions team determine which school made you feel the most comfortable and which program interests you the most.

4. Always Check Trade School Reviews

It's important to check reviews because this is something you'll be investing time and money into. While a review shouldn't be the ultimate factor in your decision, because everyone's experience is different, it should carry some weight.

Take into consideration what others have to say about the schools you're interested in. Was the coursework challenging? Did the teachers teach the subject sufficiently?

Did admissions counselors help them through the application process? You'll get a pretty good picture of the school's reputation based on how people answer some of these questions. Connect with some former students to see what their experience was like during the program and how they transitioned into the job market as well.

It's also important to research if your program and school are held in good regard. You wouldn't want potential employers to question your credentials because your trade school has a negative reputation.

5. Check Local and State Requirements

When you've looked into some trade school careers and made a decision on which one you want to pursue, it's important to research your specific state requirements. While the general requirements for trade school are similar everywhere, there might be a couple of differences depending on which state you live in.

Some states have a lower or higher minimum age requirement for enrolling in a trade program. You should also look into the requirements for in-state tuition. Some states might differ but for the most part, you must live in a state for an entire year in order to qualify for in-state tuition.

6. Gather All Important Documents

The process of applying and enrolling in a trade school is much simpler and less time-consuming than a college application. While a ton of documents aren't required as part of the process, gathering and keeping them all together in case you need them is always a good idea.

It's important to have a copy of your high school diploma or completion of your GED readily available. You should also get a copy of your high school transcript or any additional schooling you've completed.

Any ACT or SAT scores and letters of recommendation are great to have even if they aren't required for your program. The extra initiative will look great on your application.

7. Fill out the Right Paperwork

Once you've figured out what program and school you want to apply to the answer to that question is simply to look at the school's website.

Applications can usually be filled out online with no specific deadline, just make sure to submit any required documents. You will also be required to pay an application fee.

A meeting with school representatives will usually be scheduled to discuss how your desired program will meet your career goals. The admissions counselor will help you figure this out by asking about your motivations for applying and your commitment to the program.

8. Prepare for the Exams

Like the ACT or SAT for college, trade schools have their own placement exams you must prepare for. Although, there are certain trade schools that will allow SAT or ACT scores to replace entrance exams if the scores are high enough.

The schools that use their own placement exams will typically test for writing, reading, and math the same way that other standardized testing does. These exams will test what programs the student will fit into most.

Preparing for these entrance exams is similar to preparing for other exams you've had to take during your schooling. There are a lot of great tips and online study materials to help you.

9. Make a Plan for This New Step in Your Career

Going back to school whether it's been a couple of months or a couple of years is a huge change. Making sure you plan for that change is a crucial step in what you should do when applying to trade school.

Making a budget for the cost of your program is important. Setting aside what you'll need to pay out of pocket and knowing what will be covered by aid or loans before enrolling will bring you peace of mind.

It's also important to work on how to be most productive and make sure you can handle a schedule that includes going to class and completing assignments. When you apply to your specific program, admissions counselors should be able to tell you the number of weekly hours you'll need to set aside to study for exams and work on projects. Make sure you're able to fully commit to this time before making a decision.

The Best Tips for How to Apply for Trade School

Learning how to apply for trade school shouldn't be a hassle.

The tips listed in this blog should help you navigate the process. Contact us with any additional questions you may have about trade school and the application process.

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This version of the strengths and weaknesses aptitude test was made for people that are already aware of the importance of discovering more about themselves, but might not be entirely sure where to go from there.

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The 'why' and 'purpose' behind your action of taking this test is very important and I want to make sure you're choosing the path that best matches your intentions.

What to Expect

You'll get your top 5 strengths

You'll get your bottom 1 weakness

You'll spend about 10-12 minutes taking the test

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Why it's called the "2022"

Job hunting in 2022 isn't easy, so to help job seekers get an advantage we set out to create a template that would balance eye-catching design with professionalism. To complete this mission, we asked hiring managers and job seekers alike to vote on their favorite designs - the result is the resume template you see before you.

Of course, all the templates in this library are at the forefront of modern resume design, but this template in particular is ready to make a splash this year.

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The beauty of this template is that its versatile, yet simple format works for anyone looking for a job in 2022 - regardless of industry or role.

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