Helping you prepare for
the FUTURE
One STEP at a time
What will your shoes look like after you complete high school?
You can do anything that you want
Some of you have already started, but we need to make sure
that you have not forgotten any steps
Let’s play a game and see how well you do
Your shoes can tell your life story…what does your
story look like
Personal File –
It doesn’t matter what shoe you choose to
wear. Everyone needs a resume.
Include the following items…
Lists of awards and honors
School and community clubs, and organizations
Service and Volunteer work
Employment
Residence
Always include dates and keep it current
If you are interested
in pursuing a career
in water rescue,
your shoe might
look like this.
Senior Leadership Conference
An entire day full of tips and tricks to prepare a student
for entry into the workforce. Members of the Alliance
Human Resources Group will provide resume writing
advice, interviewing skills, career development, and
money management expertise.
During the Spring Semester
Northwest ISD Administration Building
We are accepting 45 students
Sign Up Today
Write your name on the flyer
and turn it in as you leave
Interested in a Nursing career? Your
shoes might look like this. Have you
taken any of our HST classes?
Research -
What will you need to do to get you in the shoes that
you want to wear?
Wanting to start a career – You need to know what type of training or
experience is required, what companies have openings, and how do you
apply.
Career Training – Where can you obtain the training that you are seeking,
how much does it cost, how long is the program, do you qualify?
College – Where do you want to go, what do you want to study, how
much does it cost, where are you going to live?
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If you are interested in a
construction career, your shoe
might look like this. What type of
research should you be doing?
Develop a list of -
Colleges, Careers, Tech Schools,
Jobs…
Develop a list of what you are interested in.
Interested in College or Tech Schools
Interested in a specific Career
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college and
career day
If you are interested in
being a professional
ballet dancer, your
shoes might look like
this.
Register for the SAT or ACT
Every student should take the SAT or ACT no matter what your plans are.
Want to improve your scores? - Take a tutorial class, buy a study
guide, visit the SAT and ACT websites.
Interested in being a
business man? Your shoes
might look like this. What do
you need to do to pursue
your MBA? What is an MBA?
Interested in being a
business woman? Your
shoes might look like this.
How can you find colleges
that have good business
schools?
Apply Early
Going to College – Once you have chosen your first choice - apply
early. You can only apply to one college using early admissions and
you are committing to that college so make sure you are happy with
your choice.
Going to a Tech School – They have a limited number of seats.
Usually their programs are very hands on and only accept a small
number of students.
Looking for a job – Most jobs have deadlines for applications.
Interested in working with
livestock? Farmer,
Rancher, Ag Teacher,
Rodeo Participant, Game
Warden. Your Shoes might
be boots that look like this.
Scholarships
It is FREE MONEY!!!
Sources:
The School that you plan to attend.
High School Counseling office
Library and book stores
Parents’ employers
Church and other religious organizations
Local, state, and national businesses
Branches of the military
Interested in Fashion? Maybe fashion
design or modeling. Your shoes might
to like this.
Scholarships Never pay someone to search for scholarships for you
The information can be overwhelming
Many scholarships require letters of recommendation
Keep up with deadlines
Many scholarships require essays.
Get Organized.
Money Mondays
Counselors in the Cafe
Interested in being a doctor or lawyer?
Your shoes could look like this. Be
prepared to attend 4 years of college to
earn your bachelors degree and 3 to 4 or
more years after college for med or law
school.
File your FAFSA
s
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Grants – Based on Financial need
Subsidized loans – The government pays the interest while
the student is in school
Unsubsidized Loans – The student pays the interest.
Every student should apply!
You must wait until after January 1st – Your parents will
need to supply their W2 form to complete the
application.
Interested in being a professional
athlete? Your shoes might look like
this. You should register at NCAA.
Texas Scholars
Interested in being a teacher? Your
shoes might look like this. Be prepared
to do a student teaching program at the
end of your degree program.
Texas Scholars recognizes students for their dedication to education and
career planning during middle school and high school.
• Graduate on the Recommended or Distinguish Program
•Participate in a minimum of one high school extracurricular activity in
at least two consecutive years.
•Complete at least two courses eligible for college credit
Examples:
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Dual Credit Courses – college courses at NCTC or TCC
Tech Prep Courses (CATE courses leading to college credit)
Texas Scholars
Let’s fill out the form
Write your name on the form
Yes or No – Are you planning on graduating on the
recommended program? Have you taken 2 years of a foreign
language? Have you completed or are taking Algebra 2? Have
you completed or are taking three years of science?
Yes or No – Have you participated in an extracurricular activity for
at least two consecutive years? For example – Athletics, Band,
Drama, Student Council, FFA, Choir, any school activity.
Interested in being a Fireman?
Your shoes might look like this.
You might need to attend a training
program. TCC has one.
Networking Essentials
Texas Scholars
Career Connections
Computer Science I, II
Nutrition and Food Science
Intro to Health Science Tech
Yes or No – Have you completed two courses eligible
for college credit?
HST I, II, III
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
Principles of Architecture and
Construction
Pick two from any
Category
Advanced Placement Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Courses taken at
TCC
NCTC
Tech Prep Courses
Equine Science
Sociology
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Design and
Presentation
Psychology
Communication Systems
Individual and Family Life
Architectural Design
Architectural Graphics
Food Science Tech
Counseling and Mental Health
Marketing Yourself
Principles of Business
Accounting I
Personal and Family
Development
Touch System Data Entry
Accounting II
Business Info Management I,
II
Keyboarding
Administrative Procedures I
Business Law
Ready, Set, Teach I, II
Banking and Finance
Child Development
Advertising and Sales
Preparation for Parenting
Entrepreneurship
BCIS I. II
Instruction Practices in
Education and training
Anatomy and Physiology
Business Computer Programming
Practicum in Education and
Training
Multimedia
Principles of Human Services
Web mastering
Counseling and Mental Health
Digital Graphics
Lifetime Nutrition and
Wellness
Apparel
Fashion Marketing
Digital and Interactive Media
Principles Of Agriculture
Digital Graphics and Animation
Small Animal Management
Web Technologies
Professional Standards in
Agribusiness
Internetworking Technologies
Career Prep I, II
Hospitality
Sports Marketing
International Marketing
Interior Design
Animal Science
Wildlife and Recreation
Intro to World Ag
Applied Ag
Horticulture I, II
Intro to Horticulture
Vet Tech I, II
Landscape
Floral Design
Intro to Ag Mechanics
Metal Fabrication
Plant and Animal Production
Acceptance or Denial
Interested in being a college
professor? Your shoes might look
like this.
Most colleges will notify prospective students by April
15th if they have been accepted or denied.
Most employers will notify you within two weeks if
they have decided to hire you or not. You can ask
them to notify you even if you are not going to be
hired.
Notification of Acceptance
Most colleges will want a commitment by May 1st. It is important
to make your decisions as quickly as possible especially if you
are wanting on-campus housing.
When you are offered a job…
You might choose to accept on the spot or you might ask the
employer if you can have a couple of days to think about the
decision.
Interested in being a performer?
Broadway or film? Your shoes
might look like this.
Request Final Transcript
The registrar’s office will send out a form for you to fill out at the end
of the year. We will need to know what you have decided for your
post high school plans and where your final transcript should be sent.
You should check with your employer to see if there are any
opportunities for a raise when you have graduated.
Interested in being an artist?
You might be able to be a free
spirit and your shoes could look
like this.
Graduation
It is important for you to continue to work hard. You are almost
there, but don’t slip now.
Monday, June 6th at 5:00pm
UNT Coliseum Denton
No matter what you pick, you have some
big shoes to fill. Get off on the right foot
and get some training.
Did you put your
shoes in the right
order?