Post Secondary Education and Career Options

The Norwood High School Library has materials that will be of use to you in your research about what schooling you might pursue after high school.  There are also a number of career information books. Some books give an overview of a broad range of careers.  Others offer information focusing on a specific type of career i.e. nursing or engineering. There are books that offer advice on making choices, suggestions for best practices while you are getting an education.  There are books that explain financial aid options, too. Below are a few examples of titles found in our library.  Check the Destiny Catalog to find additional titles.

Web Sites

Community College FAQs
Nearly half of the undergraduate college students in the U.S. were enrolled in two-year community colleges in 2011-2012. The majority were enrolled part time. More than 40% of low-income students and nearly 40% of those whose parents didn't graduate from college go to community colleges. The percentages are significantly lower for high-income students or the children of college graduates. A relatively small percentage of community college students get a bachelor's degree within six years, but more than a third graduate. Investigate remedial education at the community college level. Learn about placement exams, dual enrollment and online education.
Topic: Community colleges  Language: English  Lexile: 1320  http://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu

You're Going to College
Investigate the costs and benefits of a college education. Do you think a college education impacts lifetime earnings? Weigh the costs and benefits of working while in college. Explore how to pay for college by saving, using government loans, getting scholarships, or relying on your parents. Do you know the most expensive part of a college education? Put the pictures in order starting with the most expensive. There might be some costs that you didn't expect.
Topic: College costs  Language: English  Lexile: 1000  Interactive  http://www.econedlink.org

College Loan Types
A collection of articles that provides you with information on the different type of student loans has been gathered and presented to you by Peterson's College Search. The articles address issues related to the changes in the student loan world, private loans, borrowing, alternative financing options, and facing the realities of student loan debt. A search tool is also available for you to use and you can browse all of Peterson's College Search site as well.
Topic: Student loans  Language: English  Lexile: 1390  http://www.petersons.com

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Web Sites

MyFootpath
Vocational careers

Foreign Service Careers
Constant change is to be expected in a U.S. Foreign Service career. Some enjoy the travel, new people, new languages, and new cultures. Others are passionate about representing their country in the world. If you are looking for a challenge, this may be a career to consider. You need to be a U.S. citizen and available for placement anywhere in the world. Diplomats work at embassies and consulates to promote peace, prosperity, and the protection of Americans abroad. You must choose a particular career track when you take the Foreign Service Officer Exam.
Topic: Diplomatic and consular service, American, Diplomacy (career)  Language: English  Lexile: 1270  http://sites.ewu.edu

Office Manager: Careers and Job Information
Business and organizational skills are needed to be successful as an office manager. If this is a career path that interests you, then check out the information on this site. From here you will learn some of the job duties of an office manager and the work environment. Employment is expected to grow in this field, but there is competition to find jobs. The majority of professionals in this field earn from $36,000-$60,000. People entering the profession should have at least and Associate’s degree.
Topic: Office management (career)  Language: English  Lexile: 1300  http://www.floridatechonline.com

Auto Mechanic Careers
If you can figure out what is wrong with a car just by listening to the noise it makes you may want to consider a career as an auto mechanic. This guide tells you what it is like to be an auto mechanic beginning with the general types of responsibilities required for this career. You will learn about the path you need to take to become an auto mechanic, the typical salary, compatible personality traits, and the job outlook.
Topic: Automobile mechanics  Language: English  Lexile: 1230  http://myfootpath.com

Careers with Animals
If you like working with animals, have you ever thought about getting paid to do that? There are many careers that involve animals to choose from such as an animal activist, animal trainer, wildlife rehabilitator, veterinary assistant, horse or dog groomer, animal behaviorist, kennel attendant, animal control officer, naturalist/wildlife biologist, animal photographer, shelter/rescue sanctuary manager, and many more. Turn your love of animals into a rewarding career of taking care of or training animals, or helping educate people on animal care and treatment.
Topic: Careers, Animals  Language: English  Lexile: 750  http://www.paws.org