Things to do starting now! How to get where you are now to where you want to be someday.

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Things to do starting now!How to get where you
are now to where you want to be someday.
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Yourself

• Goals
• What would I like to be or do?
• Interests
• What do I enjoy?
• Values
• What is important to me?
• Abilities
• What am I good at?
• What kind of lifestyle do I want?

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Yourself

• Improve your decision making skills
• Try out a hobby or part-time or voluntary work
  related to your job interest
• Take a course related to your job interest

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Careers Ask People

• Talk to parents, friends, teachers, and guidance
  counselors
• Talk to people in various jobs
• Visit a job place that interests you
• Talk with your Talent Search/SPARC planner

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Careers Consult Books Sites

• Go to the Internet or your guidance
  office/library for
• Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out what
  different jobs are all about.
• Read the help wanted ads
• Write to/e-mail professional organizations for
  pamphlets

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Education/Training

• Find out what classes you should be taking in
  high school for your career interests and decide
  carefully on Academic, Business, or Vocational
  studies

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Education/Training

• Research post-secondary schools by
• Talking to your guidance counselor
• Reading college guides available in guidance or
  the library (ex. College Handbook) and visiting
  their web sites
• Visit schools to see which ones you like

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Financial Aid

• Go to Financial Aid nights at your school
• Make sure you complete a FAFSA
• Look on Internet for scholarships and apply to as
  many as you can