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Collapse ▲Now is a good time for your teenager to start deciding on his/her plans for after high school. If your child is a senior this year, their plans are probably more solidified. He/she knows if college or a job will be in the fall. For the underclassmen (juniors included) deciding on a college and taking standardized tests should be in their thoughts.
Parents, don’t pressure your child into knowing today what they will be doing when he/she is 25. Remember how you were when you were a teenager. If your child can list about 5 areas he/she is interested in, that is wonderful. Keep in mind, the list of 5 may change daily. That is OK!! What is important, is the training for the job. Where will the training take place and will it provide options for other areas, in case a different field is sought after?
First, whether your teen goes to college or wants to work after high school, being able to write a good resume is a skill needed throughout life, especially when wanting to change jobs. 4-H is offering an online class starting April 20 to help with writing resumes, filling out applications, and job interviews.
Next, what type of training will be needed for the “dream” job? Here is a link to take a virtual tour of colleges in North Carolina.
If college is the route to take, then standardized tests will need to be taken. Whether it is the ACT or the SAT.
One of the 4-H Agents is offering an ACT prep class on Facebook. The first 2 classes will cover English and the last 2 will cover math and science. Each class will be different. If you are unable to attend a class, the sessions will be recorded to watch at a later time. The prep class will be on the following days:
