JuniorsWhat do I do now?

• Tricia Till, Guidance Counselor A-J• Sheila Lepak, Guidance Counselor K-Z

Postsecondary Plans College

› Complete college applications online by Halloween

› Complete scholarship applications› Complete FAFSA after January 1st

Apprenticeship› Research opportunities/requirements (RHS

counseling website) Military

› Meet with recruiter› Prepare for ASVAB

Workforce› Identify/Apply

ACT Dates 2013/14Test Date Registration Deadline w/Late Fee

September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 Aug 24-Sept 6, 2013

October 26, 2013 Sept 27, 2013 Sept 28-Oct 11, 2013

December 14, 2013 Nov 8, 2013 Nov 9-22, 2013

February 8, 2014 Jan 10, 2014 Jan 11-24, 2014

April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8-21, 2014

June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10-23, 2014

Register online at www.actstudent.org

Skilled Trade Apprenticeships

Requirements vary—applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED. Often, you must pass a math/mechanical aptitude test.

What you will earn depends on your individual circumstances

Average Journeyman Rate of the 16 Trades in Michigan › $22.00 per hour - Base Rate @ 45%

-- $ 9.90 - Per Hour Your training is part of your

apprenticeship, so unlike someone who has gone to a two or four year college program, you won’t have a college loan to pay-off with your income.

Visit the RHS counseling website: Click on Apprenticeship Information

Military

Research the different military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)

Set up a meeting with your recruiter Prepare for the ASVAB

Workforce Look for a job

› www.careerbuilder.com› www.snagajob.com› Visit local businesses› Talk to family and friends

Strengthen related skills Create resume

› CareerCruising has a resume builder Secure references Prepare for your interview

What to Do NOW

www.careercruising.com Username: Richmond; Password: BlueDevils Go to your EDP and enter YOUR username (first initial last name) and

password (student number) Get your portfolio 100% complete. Be sure it is ACCURATE. Click on the Financial Aid tab and complete the financial aid selector.

1. Make the Promise to Graduate…go to www.richmond.k12.mi.us, counseling page

2. Take the Counseling Survey…go to www.richmond.k12.mi.us, counseling page

3. CREATE/CHECK PARCHMENT ACCOUNT FOR TRANSCRIPTS• Go to School Website, High School, Counseling Office• Select Electronic Transcript Request• Create your Parchment PortfolioThen….

Finally….ACT Prep—Go to www.number2.com