Welcome to your future!
This page and other pages on this website are provided to help guide you through the Senior Exhibition process. Follow the steps as directed in your project portfolio and you may be able to imagine what the future holds for you. More importantly, the work you complete may be the foundation for you to start reaching your goals vs. just dreaming about it. Dreams are nice. Goals are better. Success is best.
The Senior Exhibition process requires you to complete all assignments. Of course, there is help from your campus counselor and Continuing Education's career counselor, so if you have any questions about any step along the way...ask!!!
Most of the resources you need to compete the Senior Exhibition are available in this website. The Senior Exhibition Workbook PDF hard-copy with links to related websites is attached below. All forms from the Workbook are also attached in the MS Word file. If you need one particular form, just go to it and print out "current page."
What your options after earning your
GED or H.S. Diploma?
After completing your G.E. D. or High School Diploma, there are many options for you to choose from for your education and training. You have the opportunity to decide what goals to set and what steps to take.
Consider the following choices to help you gain the knowledge and skills to pursue a career that pays well and matches your interests and abilities. For information, go to the websites that are listed on the right.
Work and/or On-the-job Training (Employer)
Most students completing their GED or H.S. Diploma have at least a few skills that may help them enter the workforce directly, especially if the employer provides short-term on-the-job training. Search JobConnect!
http://cds.sdce.edu
Continuing Education (Adult Education—varying lengths)
Students have the opportunity to learn job skills in a variety ofoccupations at six Continuing Education campuses located throughout the City of San Diego. Automotive, business information technology, culinary arts, health, multi-media, commercial printing, and welding are just a few of the training programs offered.
www.sdce.edu
Certificate Programs (Community College—varying lengths)
Training programs leading to a Certificate of Completion are designed forstudents interested in gaining job skills for a specialized skill, trade or profession. A certificate is issued upon completion of the required courses which vary in length depending upon the occupational skill.
www.sdccd.edu
Associate Degree (Community College—two years)
An Associate Degree is earned after completing courses in general education and a major subject area. Students may enter the job market or transfer to a four-year university or college to complete their Junior and Senior years and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree.
www.sdicregionalconsortium.org/
Bachelor’s Degree (University/College—four years)
California State Universities, i.e., San Diego State University;University of California, i.e., UCSD; and private college and universities offer four-year degree programs leading to Bachelors Degree in aspecific subject area. Additional education may lead to a Master’s
Armed Services (Branches of military 2yrs +)
The Armed Services of the United States include Army, Navy, Marines,Air Forceand Coast Guard. Recruits enlist for2-6years and mayreceive skills training prior to being assigned a duty station. Officers have a college degree and receive a commission.
www.myfuture.com