posted by admin on Nov 8
Planning for College should start with a “Reality Checkâ€â€¦
Texas Workforce Commission has a free website program called “Reality Check†which is the coolest tool to add to career classes and summer job training programs – the data is based on Texas occupations and wages but the lesson on budgeting is universal. If the student is going to invest time in additional training after high school they should know what to expect in future income – this tool – Reality Check will help guide them though a financial literacy lesson. It is a great way for students to explore careers based on projected income from different occupations.
Connected to the Reality Check software is “ Socrates“- which gives a lot of information about the occupations – general job descriptions, method of entry, nature of the work, working conditions, employment outlooks in Texas and the Nation, knowledge and skills needed, work activities and training.
Another career planning website is the Department of Education’s College.gov, a new, student-focused web site designed to motivate students to pursue higher education. The site has three main sections: Why go to college, what to do to get there, and how to pay for it.
November 11th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Thank you for telling us about Reality Check – I do an after school program and used the Reality Check website for a career exploration presentation. The kids were amazed at what was affordable when choosing different occupations. Texas Workforce Commission needs to be commended for the websites and all schools should use the website for career training – it’s free.
November 11th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Margie,
Great information. Socrates I think would be very helpful to young people trying to make a career decision. It would be helpful, since it gives them lots of information on a job they may be considering.
Thanks for this valuable information. This is information I will share with My Head Start parents too.
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:23 am
A career in financial planning is still lucrative despite the worldwide financial crunch. As long as money is used in our economy financial planners will be needed. You have to pay your dues to become a financial planner but once you pass the test and prove your mettle, you can expect a handsome return for your efforts.