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Choosing a Career can be of help when applying for financial aid
Many occupations and trades offer financial assistance
When choosing a career path the first stage is to learn about yourself. Understanding what type of
working environment that suits your interests and personality type is key. Along with your interests, it is important to take in consideration:
- Do you want to work with people or prefer to work alone on a job
- Do you prefer working indoors or outside
- Do you prefer routine work or a variety of tasks
- What type of skills do you have and what do you enjoy doing
- Are you going to work for someone else or do you have a talent you feel you could use to support yourself in life
Of course this is just a short list of things to consider when you are choosing a career path. Many students try to make decisions about college or careers before they have really spent time thinking about their own interests, values, talents, and abilities. Before choosing or exploring a career, spend some time finding out about you.
Many factors are important in determining which occupations will bring you success and fulfillment. When choosing a career path, it's helpful to have a good understanding of the things you do well and your likes, dislikes, goals, and life-style preferences.
Understanding yourself is the most important tool for a successful career journey.
Search for Scholarship Money Available for Your Field of Interest
Once you have decided on a career path, take the time to research for grants and scholarships that are available in your field of choice. It matters not if you are a junior in high school or a senior in college. Wherever you are in life, take the time to research for available money.
Start your search for scholarship money by checking out the internet. Type in your field of interest plus scholarships in the Google search bar (Ex:teaching + scholarships). Talk with local businesses and check with contacts you have that are working in your field of interest. Ask your high school guidance counselor or college financial aid office for help in researching for available funds in this area of expertise.
Consider Taking the ASVAB Test
Following up with students who have taken the test, the following facts were presented:
- 76% of the students who participated did so because of their interest in making appropriate post- high school career and educational plans.
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- 31% of the students who participated did so because of their interest in military service.
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- 62% of those who participated reported that the ASVAB Program helped them to connect their skills and interests with appropriate career choices.
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- 63% of those who participated say the ASVAB Program helped them to consider choosing a career they had not thought about before.
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Overview of the ASVAB Test
One of the most important tools a student has for his use is the ASVAB test. The ASVAB Test is offered by over half the high schools in the country to students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as students in post-secondary schools. The ASVAB was originally designed to predict future success in military occupations. Since its introduction in 1968, the ASVAB has been the subject of extensive research. It is now used to indicate academic ability and predict success in a wide variety of occupations.
The test consists of the following eight areas:
- General Science
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- Arithmetic Reasoning
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- Word Knowledge
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- Paragraph Comprehension
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- Mathematics Knowledge
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- Electronics Information
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- Auto and Shop Information
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- Mechanical Comprehension
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Along with the test, there is an accompanying program called ASVAB Career Exploration Program. This is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.
These two tools used alongside each other provide students with a comprehensive way to evaluate their skills, estimate the future success of their performance in academic and vocational choices, and help them identify potential future careers.
Visit the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to learm more about this important resource.
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