What’s Next?

Life After High School

 Lesson Objectives
After this lesson, students will be able to...

Create long and short term goals for their future

Aquire knowledge and skills in the areas of adult independent living

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors

B -LS 7.Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals

B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change

 Agenda
1 2 3
Setting Goals Job Car
What are your How will you fund What type of car
aspirations for your your goals? fits your budget?
future?
4 5
Home Education

Where will you live? What are your

postsecondary
options?
 Setting Goals

Short term Goals Long Term Goals

Graduate from High School College education or training

Get a job Live independently
Earn money for prom Buy a car
Explore careers Buy a home
Travel
Have a family
 In Person
Visit local businesses and ask if they are hiring. Look
for “Now Hiring” signs on storefronts and ask how to
apply.

Online Job Search

Job Search
Tip: search for jobs on
Naviance, Troy website, and
the job board in the library
Use platforms like
Indeed, EdJoin, LinkedIn, Google.
Set your search parameters to local and education level

Word of Mouth
It is always a good idea to ask people you know!
Ask family, teachers, or coaches if they know of jobs
Leverage your connections
 Job Applications
Resume
A resume is gives your employer a feel
for your past experience and skills.
Typically a page in length.
References
People who can speak to your skills,
experience, and performance.
Ask before listing them.
OPTIONAL
Cover Letter
A one page letter that you submit when
applying to a job, along with your resume.
Conveys to the employer why you're a
great candidate for the role.
OPTIONAL
Portfolio
A great way to showcase all of your past
work.
Tip: Offer a physical copy, but also a QR
code to scan a digital version.
OPTIONAL
 Resume
Elements of a Resume

1.Heading

2. Summary Statement/
Objective (Optional)

III. Education

IV. Work Experience/Activities

V. Skills

VI. Awards & Honors

Tip: You can make one on Naviance!

You Got a Job,
Now What?
To Spend or To Save
What is important to you?
Saving for college, a car, life
Buying things or experiences
Tip: Use the 50/20/30 rule!
Start with a budget
Use budgeting tools to understand your
expenses and income
See how much you have leftover to spend
after your saving goals
 Car
Which car would you buy?

Sport Economy
$40-70,000 $22-27,000
Let’s Compare
Tip: Buy a used car!
Car Payments
Sport ($50K) Economy ($30K)

5 years @ 6% 5 years @ 6%
Loan Terms
interest, $5k down interest, $5k down

Total Loan Interest $7,200 $4,000

Monthly Payment $870 $485

Don’t forget Gas $$, Maintenance/

Repairs, and Insurance!
Tip: Use redfin.com
zillow.com
apartment.com
Home
Apartment? House? Southern California?

Renting 101

Budget Research Compare Decide Apply

Tour different
Think about your Look into what apartments. Choose which Start the
income and how type of housing apartment is the Application
Narrow your
much you can fits your needs best fit for you. Process.
options, compare
Consider: Does this - Co-Signer
save and spend. in your area. Do each space, costs,
place meet your - References
What are your you need a amenities,
needs? What may - App. Fee
expenses? roomate? location, parking,
be some trade- - Proof of Income
utilities, etc. - Holding Deposit
offs?
 Credit Cards
Credit cards offer convenience, but their main purpose should be to
establish a good credit history. They help you:

Qualify for car loans and mortgages Tip: Take business finance
to learn more
Be able to rent an apartment

Qualify for favorable interest rates on all types of loans

Obtain lower auto and homeowners insurance premiums

Qualify for a job (employers are increasingly using credit scores

when evaluating job candidates)

Be helpful in emergencies
 Education
After high school, you have a variety of education options:

Continuing Education (workshops, seminars,

conferences, courses)

Certificate programs

Trade School

Military

Associate’s Degree programs

Bachelor’s Degree programs

Credential programs

Master’s Degree program

Professional Degree programs

Education Pays
 Entry Level Jobs
Diploma +
Diploma Diploma + Exam License/Training
Restaurant Server State Jobs: Flight Attendant
($8.58-$22.07 an Office Assistant ($37,020-$81,400, 21%
hour, incl. tips, 20% (~$2,700 - $5,000/mo.) growth over 10 years)
growth) Office Technician Solar Photovoltaic
Delivery Driver (~$2,500 - $5,000/mo.) Installer* ($36,320
($24,380-$65,600; Staff Services Analyst -$70,000, 24% growth)
12% growth) (~$3,500-$5,900/mo.) Real Estate Agent
Sales Representative ($28,170 -$102,170,5%
($30,620-$125,750, growth)
5% growth)
CaCareerZone.org
Let’s make an account!
CaCareerZone.org
Continued...
 Let’s Reflect
What are your short and long term goals?
Thank you!

Please scan as your exit ticket.