Sophomore Year



502920026225500Sophomore Year To Do List For theWorkforce Bound StudentAll Good Jobs Don’t Require a College Degree…But Getting a Good Job without a College Degree Depends a lot on what you accomplished in High School.Construction trades, administrative support, automotive technicians, masons, welders, dental hygienist, radiologist and web developers are all careers in high demand, have good benefits, working conditions and salaries but do not require 4 year degree. But you must prepare! Continue taking challenging courses and skill based classesToday’s jobs are requiring higher skills than in the past even though they do not require a college education. Employers are looking for strong high school level math (ALG 2 preferred), reading and writing skills. Having these strong skills also opens many more opportunities for advancement to higher paying careers.Participate in Extracurricular ActivitiesParticipation in extracurricular activities can provide opportunities to serve in leadership positions. Leadership skills are very important on the job and also can help in moving up the career ladder. These activities also help develop social skills, time management, and responsibility. Employers today site these skills, as well as attendance and work ethic, as skills as very important for success in the workforce.Volunteer!!!Just as with the extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences can expose you to skills and experiences that can enhance your potential to obtain a job. Volunteer or shadow someone in the career area you wish to pursue. You will gain real works skills, perspective and contacts that can help you in the work world.READ!The more you read, the stronger your verbal, writing, and critical thinking abilities will be. You will be improving your vocabulary and sentence structure and introducing yourself to new ideas.Have a summer plan.Plan your summer to insure you do something that leads to personal growth and valuable experiences. Options include: volunteer work, summer camp (academic and/or skill (music, art)), shadow or apprentice with someone who is working in a field that interest you, or get a job. Whatever your passions and interest, plan your summer in a way to tap into them. ................
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