Begin your pathway to Enroll in College!

Students interested in the Enrollment pathway are wanting to continue their education after high school. Each type of school will open up different doors, so it is important to research and make a choice based on your goals and interests.

Review the major options for earning a degree after high school:

• Colleges and Universities offer different programs depending on the goal of the student.
  • Students can choose to earn a 2-year Associate’s degree, which can help build a body of knowledge that can prepare students for a career or further education.
  • Students can also complete a 4-year Bachelor’s degree to prepare them for work in fields like business, engineering, and teaching. They can also continue on to graduate school for careers in medicine, law or other fields. 
• Technical Colleges offer certifications or licenses in specialized programs and typically take two years or less to finish. They prepare students for the specific career that they want, so students would only take classes related to their career interest. 

Students interested in the Enrollment pathway should also consider the Dual Enrollment and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which give students the opportunity to earn college credits while completing High School.

If this seems like the path for you, log into Naviance to begin your college search and talk to your BRACE Advisor about the application process.

Now is a great time to also apply for scholarships! And, if you are interested in getting FREE MONEY for college, be sure to complete the FAFSA!

Begin your pathway to Enlist in the US military! 

Students interested in the Enlistment pathway want to serve their country by joining the US military. There are 6 branches of the US military:

• United States Air Force
• United States Army
• United States Coast Guard
• United States Marines Corps
• United States Navy
• United States Space Force

Each branch offers a wide variety of occupations and provides on-going training that can eventually translate to civilian work. 

If this seems like the path for you learn more about enlistment and talk to your BRACE Advisor about meeting with a recruiter.

Begin your pathway to Employment!

Students interested in the Employment pathway are ready to join the workforce. There are many jobs available for students who have just graduated high school. To increase earning potential, students should consider exploring apprenticeship programs, which provide on-the-job training and education while earning a wage. Volunteering is also a good way to get experience in fields of interest and could be used to boost one’s resume.

If this seems like the path for you learn more about potential careers and talk to your BRACE Advisor about volunteer and apprenticeship opportunities.

Begin your pathway to Exploration!

Students interested in the Exploration pathway may want to take a short break from school or want to increase their skills before starting a career. This break is called a gap year, a set amount of time for planned practical learning. A gap year gives students time to explore their interests while planning their career or academic options. Students can choose a gap year program based on their next steps and the experience they gain from a gap year can be used on college applications and job resumes.

Some students/families don’t think about taking a gap year due to finances, but most gap year programs offer financial aid with FAFSA. Students can even start a gap year program with scholarships.

If this seems like the path for you learn more about taking a gap year and talk to your BRACE Advisor about finding a program.

College & Career Readiness courses are available through Canvas:

Enroll in the Middle School course

Enroll in the High School course

Enroll in the High School Senior course

You can still complete the FAFSA, we have plenty of resources to help you!

You can request to have your transcript sent to a college/university by logging into to Naviance to request a transcript. View instructions for requesting transcripts

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• Raise.me has consolidated resources for at-home college planning, go to https://www.raise.me/blog/covid-19-resources-for-students-and-parents/
• Naviance has launched a new video series on approaching the college search process while at home, called Chats with Colleges. Watch the latest episode!