Example Post High School Plan Slides

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Workforce/ Job secured

Canyon IndustriesLaborer

Using Welding skillsFabrication skills

Technical Math skillsCommunication skills

HS Classes that helped:

Ag Mech

Technical Math

Computer Aided Design

Approximate hourly wage: $10.00This is not considered a “living” wage for Whatcom County.

Other Local Top Employers in this field:

Camtec Precision, Inc.

Machine Works of Lynden

ATAC Northwest, Inc.

Workforce/Looking for a Job

Looking for entry level Retail Sales work

Joe Cool1616 Trails End DrDeming, WA 98224

Objective: Entry level retail sales

Education: Mt. Baker High School2.58 GPA

one year Teacher Assistantone year Accounting one year Business Math

Skills: Accurately operate a cash register. Experienced with

IBM compatible computers.

Activities: Varsity Basketball Played flute in band

Ski Club

References: Available upon request

Local Top Employers in this Field: Fred Meyer

The Gap Abercrombie & Fitch Old Navy Zumiez

Expected hourly wage: $8.60 This is not considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County.

I am using the following resources to look for work:

- job placement websites

-employment services

-networking with…

Military

MarinesEnlisted: Date here

Start Boot Camp: Date here

Military Occupational Specialty:

Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

Outlook: Military employs over 70,000

Civilian related work

Outlook: 1.3% decrease through 2014

0 job openings in Washington State

Salary Range: $36,132 - $63,708 per yr.(this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

My Military Planning Checklist:

Took the ASVABResearched Military OccupationsMet with recruitersPassed the physical examHave a ship-out date

Technical Degree

Bellingham Technical CollegeDental Assisting Program

( 1 yr to complete)

Waitlist: 1 year (I’m at the top of the list. Have been on the list

since end of 11th grade)Pre-requisite classes:

None

Dental Assistant

Outlook: rapid employment growth

88% of BTC Dental Assisting students employed within 9 months of graduating

Salary Range: $12. 15 - $20.85(this IS a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

Dental Asst. Program Cost (per year)

Tuition $4,780

Books $924

Room & Board NA (living w/parents)

Other expenses $1,692

TOTAL $7,412

My Budget

Scholarships $800Parents $0My contribution $1,412Work-Study $1,200Pell Grant $4,000

Total $7,412

My College Planning Checklist:

Took placement test Applied to Bellingham Technical College On the waitlist Toured the college Applied for FAFSA Contacted BTC Financial Aid Dept. Applied for Scholarships Know when I will be meeting with an advisor

Transfer Degree

Whatcom Community College(2 yrs to complete)

Considering transferring to

Western Washington University

Majoring in Education(additional 2 – 3 yrs)

Elementary Teacher

Outlook: 8% growth rate through 2014

437 job openings per year in Washington State

Salary Range: $36,000 - $52,600 per yr.(this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

WCC Cost per year

Tuition $2,656

Books $924

Room & Board NA (living w/parents)

Other expenses $1,692

TOTAL $5,272

My Budget

Scholarships $750Parents $0My contribution $500Work-Study $800Pell Grant $1,500Student Loans $1,722

Total $5,272

My College Planning Checklist:

Applied to Whatcom Community CollegeTook their placement testToured the collegeApplied for FAFSAContacted WCC Financial Aid Dept.Applied for scholarshipsKnow when I will be meeting with an advisor

Bachelor’s Degree

Gonzaga University

Bachelors of Arts Degree(4 yrs to complete)

Political Science (intended major)

Lawyer(intended career---additional 2 – 3 yrs to complete)

Lawyer

Outlook: 5.9% growth rate through 2014

201 job openings per year in Washington State

Salary Range: $52,000 - $117,204 per yr.(this IS considered a “living” wage in Whatcom County)

Gonzaga Cost per year

Tuition $25,012

Books $750

Room & Board $7,220

Other expenses $1,700

TOTAL $34,628

My Budget

Scholarships $10,000My contribution $4,000Perkins Loan $4,000Stafford Loan $3,500Parent Plus Loan $13,128

Total $34,628

My College Planning Checklist:

Applied & have been accepted to Gonzaga

Toured the collegeApplied for FAFSAContacted Gonzaga Financial Aid Dept.Applied for ScholarshipsApplied for housing