Post-Secondary Options
You are in charge of your future path! With so many options, charting your course can be overwhelming.
Here are some explanations and resources to help you know the difference between the options. Start researching things that sound appealing to you. Remember, you can change your mind. Paths can be straight, winding, and can change course and direction. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and you will end up at a great destination!
Four Year College/University & Community College
A college or university is an institution of higher education. In the United States, colleges and universities are accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency.
What's a Major?
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A major is a concentrated area of study. Students will take one-third to one-half of their college courses in that subject. Colleges offer a variety of majors, which helps guide the college courses students will take. |
Technical/Trade/Vocational School
A trade school is any post-secondary educational institution that offers training for a specific job. Students attend a trade school program to learn the skills needed for their chosen career path, such as welding, business administration, or computer repair. Trade schools are focused on quickly preparing students to enter the workforce in a skilled trade. Some community colleges offer technical programs as well.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Interested in going to work right after high school? An apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. This is more than just a job, it is a career path.
Military Options
The military is a postsecondary training and employment option used by approximately 1.5 million people in the United States. While serving their country, military personnel develop transferable interpersonal and technical skills that can enhance their career prospects. All six branches of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force) offer extensive and diverse job training.
People serve the military as an officer, a full-time enlisted member, as a reservist, or as a member of the National Guard.