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What Is a Career Major?
A career major is a way of grouping similar occupational fields and relating them to your interests and talents. Once you discover a career major, you'll have many related careers to explore. You'll also find it easier to make educational choices that will help you prepare for a career of interest to you!Students are often encouraged to develop a "career major" or course of study that will lead both to a career and further education. In the future as jobs require more and greater skills, those in the workforce will continue their learning activities throughout life. Therefore, many states and school districts have created a wide variety of interesting occupational programs. These programs help to develop your skills in a certain "major" area.
Do you know what careers you are interested in? It's an important question because what you choose may affect the rest of your life! College Now students take the Kuder Career Assessment, and there are other interest inventories that can help you determine what your interest and abilities are and then tell you what careers fit your interest and abilities. On the Student's Links page, you will find links to instruments that you can use. These links will also provide you with valuable information about hundreds of careers! http://www.kuder.com
You Need a Plan
As a high school student, you must take a core high school curriculum that meets state and local high school requirements. You also must take a number of "electives." These are courses available to expand your knowledge and skills. Smart students use electives to begin preparing themselves for the career of their choice. Students interested in a medical career, for an example, will use electives for additional math and science courses. In some schools, students can earn elective credit for work experience in their field.Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is a set of required courses that every student must take. These include courses in English, math, social studies, science, physical education, and fine arts. Requirements vary from state to state -- some may require more English, some may require less. Your high school may offer different choices within those requirements.Can I Change My Mind?
In most cases the answer is YES, but the earlier the better! It's hard to know in the 8th grade what to take in the 10th grade. However, change is more difficult as you move into the 11th and 12th grades. What if you took business courses for three years and then decided to become a wildlife biologist? Could you make up three years of needed science courses in your last year of high school? Planning ahead is important! It will save time, money, and frustration.Compiled from the American Careers Planner published by Career communication,
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College Now -Mid-South Community College Tech Prep Consortium
The College Now program is based on high academic standards and high achievement for all students and advancement of its graduates into higher education and high-wage, flexible career paths. This consortium includes Mid-South Community College, Brinkley High School, Earle High School, East Poinsett County High School, Forrest City High School, Hughes High School, Marion High School, Marked Tree High School, Parkin High School, Trumann High School, Turrell High School,West Memphis High School, Wynne High School and Memphis City Schools.
A Student who selects College Now is:
Guided through a high school/college curriculum into an associate or a baccalaureate degree or a two-year postsecondary certificate in a specific career field, without duplication of coursework.