Never feel unprepared when students set up a meeting to discuss alternative pathways like:
- Trade School
- Skilled Labor (apprenticeships, labor unions, etc.)
- Military Careers
- Certificate Programs (cybersecurity, medical assistant, etc.)
- Licensure & Certification (cosmetology, barbering)
- Protective Services (police, fire, EMT/ambulance, and fist responders)
Finally - Don't sweat ! I always felt like I was "leaving out" my students who did not plan to attend college. Now I have a resource they can leave my office with and show to their parents.
This comprehensive tool can assist with conversations from the start of a student's journey, career exploration & research, to entering a program. The level of Counselor involvement is up to you, this can be student or self-directed learning and research or it can be used side-by-side in career counseling & advisement sessions.
Journey Through The Pathway to The Trades
⭐ Match student interest, abilities & skills to relevant career pathways
⭐ Narrow down a short list of future careers
⭐ Research cost to enter and average starting salary for intended career
⭐ Verify legitimacy of trade & technical school programs
Bonus! - Link to career assessment focused on construction careers and skilled labor.
Don't let your students fall behind just because they are not college-bound. This is a tool that can be used to support students in senior years who are seeking alternatives to college.
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