WHAT IS LIFELONG LEARNING?
Types of Independent Learning:
- Online Learning
- Project-based Learning
- Independent Study
- Self-instruction
WHERE WILL YOU CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION?
Consider a 2 Year College
Is the college accredited and respected?
Is financial aid available?
What is the current cost of tuition?
How much can I expect tuition costs to increase each year?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
How long will it take me to earn my degree?
Will the Associate’s degree I’m considering apply toward a Bachelor’s degree if I decide to continue my education?
What percentage of students find related work after completing this program?
What scholarships/financial aid opportunities does the college offer?
What courses should I be taking in high school to meet entrance requirements?
Is financial aid available?
What is the current cost of tuition?
How much can I expect tuition costs to increase each year?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
How long will it take me to earn my degree?
Will the Associate’s degree I’m considering apply toward a Bachelor’s degree if I decide to continue my education?
What percentage of students find related work after completing this program?
What scholarships/financial aid opportunities does the college offer?
What courses should I be taking in high school to meet entrance requirements?
Consider a 4 Year College
Is the college accredited and respected?
Who accredits the college/university?
What percentage of students graduate within 4 years?
Will I be required to live on campus?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
What is the total annual cost for tuition, books, and room and board?
How much can I expect these costs to increase each year?
What is the admissions deadline?
What is the deadline for applying for financial aid?
What scholarships/financial aid opportunities does the college offer?
What courses should I be taking in high school to meet entrance requirements?
Who accredits the college/university?
What percentage of students graduate within 4 years?
Will I be required to live on campus?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
What is the total annual cost for tuition, books, and room and board?
How much can I expect these costs to increase each year?
What is the admissions deadline?
What is the deadline for applying for financial aid?
What scholarships/financial aid opportunities does the college offer?
What courses should I be taking in high school to meet entrance requirements?
Consider a Trade/Technical School
Is the college accredited and respected?
Who accredits the schools that offer programs for people in my career?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
What is the total annual cost for tuition and books?
How much can I expect these costs to increase each year?
What percentage of students find related work after completing the program?
Can the school provide a list of companies where graduates are working?
Who accredits the schools that offer programs for people in my career?
Does the school offer career/job placement services?
What is the total annual cost for tuition and books?
How much can I expect these costs to increase each year?
What percentage of students find related work after completing the program?
Can the school provide a list of companies where graduates are working?
Consider an Apprenticeship
How long will my apprenticeship last?
Will I work full time during my apprenticeship?
How much money will I receive during my apprenticeship?
How much time will I spend in the classroom?
How much time will I spend on the job?
What tools will I need?
Do I have to supply my own tools?
What are my chances of getting a related job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Will I be certified at the end of the apprenticeship?
What are the top occupations open to apprentices? (US Department of Labor)
Will I work full time during my apprenticeship?
How much money will I receive during my apprenticeship?
How much time will I spend in the classroom?
How much time will I spend on the job?
What tools will I need?
Do I have to supply my own tools?
What are my chances of getting a related job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Will I be certified at the end of the apprenticeship?
What are the top occupations open to apprentices? (US Department of Labor)
Consider the Military
If I enlist, how long will I have to be in the military?
Do I get to have input concerning where I will be stationed?
Where will I most likely be stationed?
What will be my base pay?
What benefits are offered?
What jobs in the military will my ASVAB scores qualify me for?
What are my chances of getting trained in the job that I want?
Are there any others tests that I must pass to get the job that I want?
Will I be eligible for the GI Bill?
Do I get to have input concerning where I will be stationed?
Where will I most likely be stationed?
What will be my base pay?
What benefits are offered?
What jobs in the military will my ASVAB scores qualify me for?
What are my chances of getting trained in the job that I want?
Are there any others tests that I must pass to get the job that I want?
Will I be eligible for the GI Bill?