Consumer Ed

Introduction

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What happens now?

Congratulations, you have graduated and attained your High School Equivalency!

Now what will you do? There are a variety of options, as we discussed above. For those who desire and WANT to move into the area of college and postsecondary education, there are a few things to do.

First, you must decide, in general, how to obtain the specialization of your choice.

To properly assess which types of education or school to choose, you must ask yourself these questions:

Do I need a college degree?
A specialization program?
A training/trade school certification?

We call this a "Personal Career Goal."

A "Personal Career Goal" is a goal a person sets for attaining the career they desire. These goals should work together as stepping stones toward a job or career. Personal Career Goals should be specific, realistic and measurable. Here are some examples of the important elements for creating goals and how to incorporate them into your goal-setting.

Specific - A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six "W" questions:

Who: Who is Involved?
What: What do I want to accomplish?
Where: Where do I go to achieve this goal? College, trade school, etc.
When: Establish a time frame.
Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.