The document discusses the benefits of going to college, including higher lifetime earnings, lower unemployment rates, career flexibility, networking opportunities, and experience. It notes that many good jobs will soon require more than a high school diploma. The document also outlines different types of colleges and programs, such as two-year community colleges, four-year universities, technical schools, and the Missouri A+ program. It provides tips for students in different grade levels to prepare for college, such as visiting campuses, taking the ACT, applying for scholarships, and exploring careers.

1. The Skinny on College

2. Why Go to College?
The more education you have, the more you’ll make on average and the lower
your chances will be of being unemployed.

3. Still Not Convinced?
• Demand
• Training
• Flexibility
• Experiences

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 offer 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.

8. Types of Colleges
• 2 year colleges
• 4 year colleges
• Technical Programs

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

16. Questions?
http://collegeaccess.truman.edu
collegeaccess@truman.edu
Phone: 660-785-7398