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Education for Careers
Mission Statement
• World English Dictionary (source:
dictionary.com)
• mission statement — n an official statement
of the aims and objectives of a business or
other organization
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The 7 Habits of Highly
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Mission Statement
BE PROACTIVE – Take responsibility for your life.
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND – Define your mission and
goals in life.
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST – Prioritize, and do the most
important things first.
THINK WIN-WIN – Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
SEE FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD –
Listen to people sincerely.
SYNERGIZE – Work together to achieve more.
SHARPEN THE SAW – Renew yourself regularly.
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University
• the highest level, having a college of liberal
arts & a program of graduate studies together
with several professional schools; assign both
undergraduate & graduate degrees
• liberal arts – course of study that teaches
general knowledge & is made up of the arts,
humanities, natural sciences, & social
sciences,
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College
• an institution of higher learning, especially
one providing a general or liberal arts
education rather than technical or
professional training
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Community College
• a nonresidential junior college established to
serve a specific community offering courses
only through the first one or two years of
college instruction granting a certificate of
title instead of a degree, or an associate
degree.
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Technical College
• an institution for further education that
provides courses in technology, art, secretarial
skills, agriculture, etc.
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Proprietary school
• a school organized as a profit-making venture
primarily to teach vocational skills or selfimprovement techniques
– Delta College
– ITI
– MedVance College
– Remington College
– West Virginia University
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Degrees
 Associate - a degree granted especially by
junior/community/technical colleges after completion of two
years of study
 Bachelor’s - a degree awarded by a college or university to a
person who has completed undergraduate studies
 Master’s - a degree awarded by a graduate school or
department, usually to a person who has completed at least
one year of graduate study
 Ph.D. - Also called doctorate. the highest degree awarded by a
graduate school, usually to a person who has completed at
least three years of graduate study and a dissertation
approved by a board of professors
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Apprenticeships
• a person who works for another in order to
learn a trade
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Internships
• any official or formal program to provide
practical experience for beginners in an
occupation or profession
• any period of time during which a beginner
acquires experience in an occupation,
profession, or pursuit
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Types of Financial Aid
 Scholarship - a sum of money or other aid granted
to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to
pursue his or her studies
 Grant - form of financial aid, based on need,
which you do not have to repay
 Loan - something lent or furnished on condition of being
returned, especially a sum of money lent at interest
 Work-study program - a program enabling high-school or
college students to combine academic work with actual
job experience
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Pell Grant
• money the government provides for students
who need it to pay for college. Grants, unlike
loans, do not have to be repaid. Eligible
students receive a specified amount each year
under this program.
FAFSA
• FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal
Student Aid. This form is used to determine
the amount of money a family is expected to
contribute to the price of attending a
postsecondary institution. The results of the
FAFSA are used in determining student grants,
work study, and loan amounts.
About the Military
• The United States Armed Forces:
– The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy)
• The President of the U.S.:
– The overall head of the military
– Helps form military policy
• The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD):
– A federal executive department
– The principal organ by which military policy is carried out
– Headed by the Secretary of Defense
• a civilian & a member of the cabinet
• serves as the President’s second-in-command
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About the Military
• Joint Chiefs of Staff
– Six members who advise the President & the
National Security Advisor
– Includes the head of each DoD service
branches (does not include the Coast Guardfalls under Dept. of Homeland Security-
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Chairman
General Joseph Dunford
Vice Chairman
General Paul J. Selva
Chief of Staff Army General Mark A. Milley
Commandant of the General Robert B. Neller
Marine Corp
• Chief of Naval operations Adm. John M.
Richardson
• Chief of Staff of Airforce Gen. Mark A. Welsh III
• Chief of National Guard
Gen. Frank J. Grass
Educational Benefits –
Advanced Technical and Specialty Training
Tax-Free Housing & Food Allowances, or Free Room &
Board
30 Days of Vacation per Year
The pride and honor of serving your country
World travel
Health & Dental Care for you and your family
Special deals on Home Loans (VA Loans link)
Pension
ASVAB
• The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, used
by the United States Military to determine
qualification for enlistment in the United
States Armed Forces.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
• A government publication/website that offers
information on hundreds of occupations.
Resume
• Summary of your experience, skills,
accomplishments related to a job for which
you are applying.
• Your resume should include:
– Contact information
– Education
– Work experience
– transferable skills
- honors and achievements
- references
Soft skills
• Personal attributes that are needed to be
effective in any job.
• Examples:
– Communication skills
– Positive attitude
– Problem solving
– Flexibility
- Ethics
- Work ethic
- Team player
Personality and Aptitude Surveys
• Help you to clarify your technical skills and
your soft skills.
• Help you to identify careers that are suited to
you.
• They help you start your career search.
Advantages for a career in teaching
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Rewarding
Help mold the future
Serve the community
Conducive to family life
Excellent retirement benefits
Excellent health care.
Competitive starting salary
Summers off 
Teach Grant
• The Teacher Education Assistance for College and
Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to
students who agree to teach for four years at an
elementary school, secondary school, or
educational service agency that serves students
from low-income families
• Source: Federal Student Aid webpage. US Dept.
of Education.
Who Moved my Cheese
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The summary for the handwriting on the wall:
Change Happens
They Keep Moving The Cheese
Anticipate Change
Get Ready For The Cheese To Move
Monitor Change
Smell the Cheese Often So You Know When It Is Getting Old.
Adapt To Change Quickly
The Quicker You Let Go Of Old Cheese, The Sooner You Can Enjoy New Cheese.
Change
Move With The Cheese
Enjoy Change!
Savor The Adventure And Enjoy The Taste Of New Cheese.
Be Ready To Change Quickly And Enjoy It Again
They Keep Moving The Cheese.
Grab your own "CHEESE" !