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College
or University
Community College
Business, Trade, Technical
Military
Explore
your options. At some point in the near future, you will need to
begin making plans toward a career. The first step is to combine the
information you know about yourself with your career interests. Once
you know this, you can begin to explore the educational training needed
to achieve your goal.
Remember,
good college and career decisions require good information. While you
should identify your interests, continue to explore and keep your options
open.
College
or University (top
of page • home)
- Requirements:
High school diploma, college prep curriculum, acceptable G.P.A. and
class rank, test scores, and extra curricular activities. Some schools
accept the G.E.D.
- Training:
4 years for Bachelor's degree. Master's and Doctoral degrees require
6 or more years of training.
- Tips:
Visit campuses. Check catalogs. Use high school career centers. Attend
college representative high school visitations. Talk with students
who attend. Many colleges and universities offer special help programs
for students with learning problems. Copies of catalogs for colleges
with those facilities can be seen or borrowed in each high school
counseling office.
Community
College (top
of page • home)
- Requirements:
Prefer high school diploma or G.E.D. Special testing/abilities for
selected programs.
- Training:
6 months to 2 years. Certificate and Associate Degree options.
- Tips:
Visit school. Check placement record. Talk with students who attend.
Note: Macomb Community College (Center Campus) provides the University
Center for students wishing to enroll in a 2+2 program which leads
to a bachelor's degree. Several area universities provide staff and
programs at the University Center. Direct inquiries to the University
Center at 810 263-6033.
- Note:
A Special Services Department offers a variety of services to disadvantaged
students and to students who are eligible for special education services.
Business,
Trade, Technical (top
of page • home)
- Requirements:
Prefer high school diploma or G.E.D. Special abilities may be required
depending on program.
- Training:
Varies depending on program. Schools privately owned. Offer certificates
upon completion of program.
- Tips:
Check accreditation. Tour facilities.
Military
(top
of page • home)
- Requirements:
Minimum age requirement. High school diploma or G.E.D. Pass physical
exam. Meet minimum test requirements. Aptitude tests. Must make a
commitment.
- Training:
Various training programs that provide job skills. Minimum 2 years
time. Includes "basic" or "boot camp" training.
- Tips:
Obtain any guaranteed program in writing.
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