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The Putnam County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, or disability.

Department of Career and Technical Education

200 S 7th Street Palatka, FL 32177

Phone: (386) 329-0536 Fax: (386) 329-0535

revised: 06/2012

A CAREER PLANNING GUIDEBOOK

Choosing a Career Making a Plan Educational Opportunities

Reaching for the Stars

TABLE OF CONTENTS Values Checklist 3 & 4

Learning Styles 5 & 6

Exploring Career Options 8

Study Habits & Clubs 9 & 10

Careers & Personal Planner 12

CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of study by School 14 16

Gold Seal Scholarships 17

St. Johns River State College 18

Dual Enrollment/College/Scholarships 19 & 20

Web Sites & First Coast Technical College 21 & 22

MAKING A MATCH What interests you today may not seem right tomorrow. Make your decisions on what you are today. As you grow older you will notice your choices becoming more focused. Choosing a career is a process--learn about yourself, your interests, your field of study and the educational requirements/training needed. Then make a career plan and GO FOR IT!

Take a course that covers a career area you are considering Join a Career and Technical Student Organization such as

FFA (Future Farmers of America) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) HOSA (Health Students of America) FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of Am.) VICA ( Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)

Get a summer job in a field that interests you Volunteer hospital, veterinary clinic, dentist, court house, church Try out a new hobby or interest horses, library, plays, music . . .

Putnam County Schools

Notes . . .

Company City # Employed

Putnam County School Board Palatka 1450

Georgia-Pacific Operations Palatka 1,040

St. Johns River Water Management District

Palatka 686

Putnam County Government Palatka 656

Putnam Community Medical Center

Palatka 530

Wal-Mart Palatka 525

Precision Resource Corporation Palatka 400

Georgia-Pacific, Plywood Palatka 430

Seminole Electric Cooperative Palatka 280

St. Johns River State College

Palatka 225

Source: www.eflorida.com

Putnam County Population Data 1980 50,549 1990 65,070 2010 74,364 2020 77,300*

2040 82,900* *Projected

PROFILE OF EMPLOYMENT


Top 10 Employers

51.7% Male 50.4% Female

LIFE THINGS HAPPEN FOR PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM HAPPEN. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. MAKE A PLAN AND WORK HARD. YOU WILL FIND SUCCESS & HAPPINESS.

Ask about Ready to Work credential to get you a better start on your career!


CHOOSING A CAREER

Choosing a career can be a complex process. You have specific interests and abilities, there are hundreds of jobs to consider. First, you have to determine what activities you enjoy and what you find interesting.

Get a pencil and take 10 minutes to complete the

VALUES CHECKLIST

V = Very Important to Me S = Somewhat Important to Me N = Not Important to Me

Value What is important to me V S N Wealth Make a lot of money Adventure Take risks in my work Creativity Use my artistic talents Authority Be in charge Work outside Work outdoors Work inside Work indoors Excitement Changes/challenges Help others Make a difference in the World Independence Prestige Be recognized for the work Security

VALUES CHECKLIST (continued) Value What is important to me V S N Travel Travel on the job Teamwork Work on a team Stability Keep a routine Leadership Be responsible for others Family Have time for family Information Work with facts and ideas People Work with others Things Do hands on work Physical Need strength/stamina Pressure To get things done Spiritual Work fits spiritual beliefs Leisure Have time outside work Variety Experience change/variety Passion Love your work Relationships Works well with others Skills Learn & develop skills Decisiveness Makes rules & policies Community A better place to live

Which are the SIX MOST IMPORTANT VALUES in your life? 1. ______________________ 2. _________________________

3. ______________________ 4. _________________________

5. _______________________ 6. _________________________

V = Very Important to Me S = Somewhat Important to Me N = Not Important to Me

Career & Technical Schools

Irrigation Operations Fire Fighting Paramedics Phlebotomy Welding Auto Technology Practical Nursing Sports/Turf Operations Many others 34 programs are offered.

Career & Technical Schools offer short term training in a variety of fields. These schools have programs designed to prepare the student for specific careers. Often, Technical Schools offer programs to help in the local job market and may also be able to assist the students one-on-one with Job Placement Transportation Tuition Assistance Personalized Instruction As with colleges, check for accreditation and tour of the facility.

FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE FCTC has campuses in Orange Park, St. Augustine and Palatka. Call to receive information on any of these or other programs that are available

Administrative Assistant Child Care Center Operations Culinary Arts Cosmetology Commercial Art Electronic Technology Emergency Medical Tech. AC, Refrigeration & Heating Heavy Equipment Mechanics Interior Design

MYTH I need a four-year college degree to get a job. NO! Labor market statistics show 65% of the top jobs require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree. 80% Hmmm . . .

What is accreditation? The goal of accreditation is to ensure that the education provided by they institu-tions of higher education meets acceptable levels of

in other words you may not be able to transfer credits.

Try these Financial Web Sites www.finaid.com (sponsored by the National Association of Student Aid Administrators) www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (Free application for Federal Student Aid) www.SallieMae.com (contains college loan information) www.1800goguard.com (provides information on educational assistance programs by the National Guard)

Or try these for general college information: www.collegenet.com

www.collegeboard.org www.campustours.com

Looking for specific schools? Here they are . . .

www.flbog.org/univ_info/ (All Florida Colleges) www.famu.edu (Florida A&M University) www.fau.edu (Florida Atlantic University) www.fsu.edu (Florida State University) www.ucf.edu (University of Central Florida) www.ufl.edu (University of Florida) www.unf.edu (University of North Florida) www.usf.edu (University of South Florida) www.flagler.edu (Flagler College) www.fccj.cc.fl.us (Florida State College at Jacksonville) www.sjrstate.edu (St Johns River State College)

or check out the military . . . www.airforce.com www.goarmy.com www.marines.com www.navyjobs.com

www.gocoastguard.com

Learning Styles Checklist

For the next few pages, check YES or NO RECORD YOUR FIRST REACTION.

Total your responses to find your TOP THREE LEARNING STYLES.

VERBAL/LINGUISTIC YES NO

I learn best from reading books

I learn a lot from listening to instructions

I really enjoy explaining, teaching & learning

I find it easy & fun to learn a new language

Total Yes

VISUAL/SPACIAL YES NO

Diagrams & drawings help me understand ideas

Give me a map & I can find my way anywhere

I understand something new more easily when it is plotted or graphed

I prefer to explain my ideas by drawing pictures

Total Yes

Turn the page!

KINESTHETIC YES NO

I learn by doing

I like activities that require me to move around

I often learn well by imitating others

I prefer to explain my ideas by role playing

I enjoy physical challenges

Total Yes

LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL YES NO

I am good at solving problems with symbols

I enjoy working with numbers and performing calculations

I find it easy to find answers based in info. at hand

I remember information best when it is numbered and in logical order

I can easily apply new information to old formulas

Total Yes

MUSICAL YES NO

I learn information easily when I put it to music

I find it easy to pick out rhythms in sounds I hear

I often remember songs I hear on the radio

I can easily repeat sounds and music I hear

Total Yes

Financial Aid Sources Federally-backed Loans (Loans must be repaid after graduation)

Perkins Loans Guaranteed Student Loans (Stafford Student Loans) Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS)

College Work/Study Program Military Educational Assistance Programs

Montgomery GI Bill ROTC Simultaneous Membership Army National Guard (in exchange for one weekend/month, they will pay your tuition!) Yep, I said FREE!

Scholarships

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS Florida has 3 programs to reward academic excellence. 1. Florida Academic Scholarship Award 3.5 GPA in 16 credits** of college preparatory courses 100 hours of community service 1280 SAT / 28 ACT 2. Florida Merit Scholarship Award 3.0 GPA in 16 credits** of college preparatory courses 75 hours of community service 1020 SAT / 22 ACT 3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award 3.0 GPA in 16 credit** high school academic core courses PLUS 3.5 GPA in 3 courses in one Career Technology program 30 hours of community service CPT-Reading 83, Sentence 83, Algebra 72 SAT- Math 440 Critical Reading 440 ACT- English 17, Reading 18, Math 19 REQUIRED COLLEGE PREP COURSES INCLUDE

and above) * Note that this is average for public postsecondary educational institutions. Check with www.FLVC.org to see what you need to qualify or go to the following web-site http://www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/acadrequire.htm for more information on Flor-ida Bright Futures Scholarships.

Dual-Enrollment



So, you want to be a STAR . . .

Florida School of the Arts at SJRSC (Palatka) offers 7 programs for students interested in artistic training

Fine Art Graphic Design Dance Illustration Technical Theatre/Costume Design Musical Theatre Theatre

Four year colleges want students to have both a broad based education and an education in a specific subject area. Most of these institutions require students to take

25-

Students who wish to attend a four-year college immediately after high school should 1. Take as many college preparatory classes as possible, which include 2 foreign languages in the same language. 2. Take the PSAT, ACT or SAT in their Junior year 3. Tell your guidance counselor or career specialist to help with your decisions and help you make the right choice. 4. STUDY and build your testing skills to make things easier for your college experience!

Four Year Colleges

Dual-enrollment is a way for Juniors and Seniors to earn college credit while in high school. But, you must have a 3.0 GPA and ACT, SAT or CPT score on file

INTERPERSONAL YES NO

I learn a lot from discussions

I pick up on what other people think and want

I learn about others by looking at their point of view

Total Yes

Two to go . . .

INTRAPERSONAL YES NO

I learn best by thinking quietly

I remember things easily when I can relate it to my own experiences

I succeed most often when I rely on my intuition

Total Yes


Exploring Career Options

OK, so you have . . . Obtained information from your INTEREST INVENTORY Did the VALUES CHECKLIST Taken the LEARNING STYLES SURVEY. Now what? . . .

Find the list of careers by academic field located in this booklet Talk to your parents, friends, etc.

Investigate the career fields by:

1. Reading 2. Talking to people 3. Getting first-hand knowledge

Stay focused on your goals

and the reasons you created them!


Ever wonder how community colleges work? Community colleges provide affordable (about half the price of a 4-year college), career oriented programs that enable students to begin a career after one or two years of study. A community college can help you begin your college experience to continue at a 4 year college while working with a 2 year AS degree or college credit certificate, making more money. One-Year Programs allow the students to specialize in a specific area. He/she receives a certificate or diploma.

Then there are two-year specialized program after which he/she will receive an AS (Associate in Science) degree in the area of study or

Students complete the first half of a four-year degree, earning an AA (Associate in Art or also known as a Transfer Degree). They will then transfer to a four-year college to take the last two years of study in their major criminology, teaching, ac-counting, pre-

Now you know!

SJRSC has campuses in St. Augustine, Palatka and Orange Park. Some of the programs offered are

Business Administration and Management Criminal Justice Technology Fire/Emergency Medical Service Computer Programming and Applications Marketing Nursing Radiologic Technology

SJRSC has a working agreement with St. Leo College in the following areas Criminology Elementary Education Health Care Administration Business Administration

This scholarship will help pay of your tuition at any accredited community college or technical center in Florida.

Maintain a B average, and the scholarship continues for four years!

How to receive this scholarship: 3.0 GPA in the required core courses 3.5 in any Gold Seal Technology Program (three credits in one program) Pass the CPT, ACT or SAT with specific scores How to keep the scholarship: Maintain a B average while in college. Required college prep. courses include:

4 credits English 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Natural Sciences 2 credits Foreign Language (4yr university) 4 credits Mathematics (Algebra I and above) (See page 19 for more details)

FLORIDA GOLD SEAL SCHOLARSHIP

Did you know? There are approx. 2,500 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. The average cost of tuition at a public college is $4,000 per year. The average cost of tuition at a private college is $30,000 per year. The average cost of tuition at a community college is $2,100 per year. AND COLLEGE TUITION KEEPS GOING UP!

receive any grants you may qualify for that college. FEDERAL GRANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE PAID BACK.

Pell Grant Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Re-apply for tuition assistance each year. Complete the FAFSA form!

www.fafsa.ed.gov/


READ! There are many resources you can use to investigate careers. The Federal government produces the OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK. This book is a good place to start. You can also find this info. on the web at http://www.bls.gov/oco/

ASK . . . What do you do on a typical day? How did you prepare for a career? What do you like best about your job/career? How is the job market? Are there opportunities for advancement? What is the average starting salary? What training do I need? Would you go into this field again?

MYTH

There is only one set of responsibilities for every occupation. WRONG! People in positions with the same title often perform different tasks. Their duties vary according to their interests and capabilities.

School is what YOU make of it! 1. Develop Good Study Habits. 2. Maintain a Positive Attitude. 3. 4. School builds confidence and self-esteem. 5. A high school diploma is a must if you want a good job!

Did you know . . . The average person will have 3-4 different ca-reers and 10 different employers during his/her lifetime.

Hmmm. . .

Putnam County Schools Putnam County Schools

Educational Options 80% of all careers require education or training beyond high school. There are 7 courses of action you can take: 1. Career & Technical Schools 2. Community/State Colleges 3. On-the-job Training 4. Pre-apprenticeship 5. The Military 6. University

Which type of training fits in

with your career goals?

For Your Own Edification: Level of Education Average Annual Income Less than 9th grade $18,900 9th 12th $25,900 High School (or GED) $25,900 Some College (no degree) $31,200 $33,000 $45,400 $54,500 Doctorate Degree $57,594 Professional Degree $99,300 *Source: U.S. Dept of Census/Educational Attainment

The military trains individuals so they can protect the interests of our country. To do this, they offer qualified high school graduates a good salary and free job training. There are over 2,000 job specialties! 75% of those jobs have a civilian counterpart! College students who enter ROTC enter the military as an OFFICER. The National Guard pays for your college tuition in exchange for 2 weeks/summer and 1 weekend per month! WOW free college! And you get paid for those weekends ! Check it out yourself!

http://www.floridaguard.army.mil/

CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study Crescent City Jr-Sr High School

Business Technology Administrative Assistant Health Science Education

Allied Health Assisting Certified Nursing Assistant Industrial Programs

Applied Welding Technologies Public Service

Early Childhood Education Technology Education Computer Systems Technology

Other Courses (cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications)

Directed Studies Coop available in all program areas Work Place Essentials and Guided Workplace Learning Family Dynamics

in most of these areas, a student may earn a Gold Seal Scholarship

(see page 17).

Programs that interest you:

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__________________________________________

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Agritechnology Landscape Operations

Business Technology Administrative Assistant Digital Design

Family & Consumer Sciences

Health Science Education

Allied Health Assisting Certified Nursing Assistant

Industrial Programs Automotive Service Technologies Applied Welding Technologies Public Service Early Childhood Education

Technology Education

Computer Systems Technology NON GOLD SEAL PROGRAMS

Diversified Education Other Courses (cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications)

Ag. Directed Studies Co-Op available in most program areas Work Place Essentials and Guided Workplace Learning Child Development & Family Dynamics Principals of Food Preparation & Nutrition and Wellness

Programs that interest you: _____________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________

CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study PALATKA HIGH SCHOOL

in most of these areas, a student may earn a

Gold Seal Scholarship (see page 17).

Culinary Operations

Foreign Language Flight Attendant International Business International Lawyer Interpreter Linguist Multilingual Social Worker/Nurse Teacher/Professor Translator Travel Agent _________________ _________________ Social Studies Anthropologist Archaeologist Criminologist Economist Geographer Historian Newscaster Politician Psychologist Social Worker Sociologist Teacher/Professor Urban Planner ________________ ________________

CAREERS BY SUBJECT AREA

English Actor/Actress Author Broadcaster Dramatist Editor Journalist Lawyer Librarian Minister Paralegal Public Relations Receptionist Reporter Secretary Speech Pathologist Teacher/Professor ________________ ________________ Math Accountant Actuary (probability) Bank Manager/Teller Computer Programmer Engineer Financial Planner Insurance Agent Investment Analyst Loan Officer Meteorologist Physicist Real Estate Appraiser Statistician Systems Analyst __________________ __________________

Fine Arts Actor/Actress Advertising Architect Artist Art Therapist Choreographer Composer Dancer Fashion Designer Film Producer/Editor Graphic Artist Illustrator Interior Designer Music Therapist Musician Photographer Teacher/Professor _______________ _______________ Science Athletic Trainer Biologist Botanist Chemist Chiropractor Dental Hygienist Dentist Engineer Environmentalist Nurse Physician Veterinarian Geologist Physician Medical Technician Zoologist Optometrist ________________ ________________

Circle your top three CAREERS. Is your career not listed? Use the blanks

at the end of each section! Record choices on the next page.

What are your TOP THREE LEARNING STYLES? Pages 5, 6 & 7 1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________


PERSONAL PLANNER

List the TOP SIX VALUES you indicated were important to you. From Pages 3 & 4. 1. ______________________ 4. ____________________________

2. ______________________ 5. ____________________________

3. ______________________ 6. ____________________________

And your TOP THREE OCCUPATIONS are? Page 11

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

Electives needed in HIGH SCHOOL to achieve my career goal:

_________________________ ______________________________

_________________________ ______________________________

_________________________ ______________________________

Clubs: ____________________________________________________

Training needed after High School? Check any that apply

Military Apprenticeship Technical Center Community College

University Work Study Other: ___________________________

Agritechnology Landscape Operations

Business Technology Administrative Assistant

Family & Consumer Sciences Culinary Operations

Health Science Education Allied Health Assisting Certified Nursing Assistant

Industrial Programs Computer Systems Technology Engineering Technology Public Services

Early Childhood Education Criminal Justice Operations

Other Courses (cannot be used for Gold Seal Qualifications)

Ag. Directed Studies Co-Op available in most program areas Diversified Education Guided Workplace Learning

Programs that interest you: ________________________ _______________________

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CAREER PATHWAYS Programs of Study INTERLACHEN HIGH SCHOOL

MYTH There is plenty of time in high school to decide what career I want. NOPE! You need 24 credits to graduate: You are in charge of your education and making sure you Stay on Track! Monitor your grades and requirements for graduation and Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. Every year graduation requirements change, be sure to know what you have to do to stay on track to graduate on time!. Start planning your future today!

in most of these areas, a student may earn a Gold Seal Scholarship

(see page 17).

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