4. Demand
• According to one estimate, by the year 2028
there will be 19 million more jobs for
educated workers than there are qualified
people to fill them.
5. Training
• Most good jobs – those that awful strong
salaries and benefits - will require more than a
high school diploma, even at the entry level.
6. Flexibility
• The work world is changing at a hectic
pace, and rarely does a person stay working
for one company or even in one occupation
anymore. Education gives you greater
flexibility in changing careers.
7. Experiences
• Higher education not only gives you skills, it
can give you first-hand experience. It also
allows you to meet new people and make new
friends who can serve as career connections in
the future. And alumni networks help as well.
9. 2 Year Colleges
• Community and Junior Colleges
– Moberly Area Community College
– Indian Hills Community College
– North Central Missouri College
• Offer certificates and associates (2 year)
degrees
• Usually less expensive than four year colleges
10. 4 Year Colleges
• Universities and Colleges
– Truman State University
– Mizzou
– Culver Stockton College
• Offer four year bachelors degrees in a wide
variety of subjects
• Often will be more costly and require students
to live on campus, but offer the most
academic and social opportunity
11. Technical Schools
• Examples
– Linn State Technical College
– Ranken Technical College
• Offer career-orientated training programs and
some offer associates degrees.
• Costs can vary based upon the program.
• Example programs
– Heavy equipment operation, Automotive technology,
HVAC, Computer Programming, Aviation maintenance
12. The Missouri A+ Program
• Tuition and fee reimbursement at a qualifying
2 year school
• To earn A+ benefits you must meet certain
criteria
• Talk to your high school’s A+ Coordinator for
more information
13. How Can I Prepare Now? Seniors
• visit campuses and talk to college reps at your
school
• Take the ACT
• compile an activities list
• apply for scholarships
14. Juniors
• talk to college representatives when they
come to your school and attend college fairs
• Take the ACT
• Explore schools on the web
15. Freshmen, Sophomores, AND Juniors
• Talk to your counselor and your BULLDOG
mentor about your career aspirations and
school plans
• Utilize your family, friends, and connections to
discuss careers, perhaps even job shadow
• Use Missouri Connections to explore careers
• Get involved: sports, clubs, service, part time
jobs
Every bit of education you get increases your earning potential - the average salary of a high school graduate is $15,000 less per year than a person with a Bachelors degree.. Better yet, further education decreases your odds of unemployment.
Demand:Training:Flexibility:Experiences: Make friends, meet people, build connections, and explore your interests.
IHCC: Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IANCMC: North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MOMACC: Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, Kirksville etc.