What`s next for me? - Torrance Adult School

What’s next for me?
Preparing for Workforce and
Further Education
Presented by
Torrance Adult School - CTE
2016-2017
Student Success is a Team Effort
Student success is...
Students
Teachers
Counselors
Coaches
Administrators
all working together and utilizing
resources to reach goals.
Decide what you want...
Set goals
What is your goal?
• Workforce - New job or a better job!
• Post Secondary / College
• Additional Vocational Training
• Military
• Community Involvement and Volunteering
2 Year Colleges
Apply
Placement Tests
(Math, English)
Orientation
Counselor
Register
Financial Aid
(Can apply to schools of
choice prior to acceptance.
Be aware of deadlines.)
Community Colleges
El Camino, LA Harbor College, Santa Monica College (112 in CA)
NO COST English Language and Math Skill Development classes
offered at TAS to help prepare for tests
● 18 years old and/or High School Diploma
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$46/unit residents; $288/unit non-residents
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$50 application fee for non-residents
Most classes are 3 units each; full time is usually 12 units
Programs
• Transfer Curriculum (A.S.-T, A.A.-T, TAG)
• Certificates or Specialty
• 2 year degree (A.S., A.A.)
www.cccco.edu
4 Year Colleges
California State University (CSU)
● 23 Campuses (Long Beach, Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles, etc.)
University of California (UC)
● 10 Campuses (UCLA, UCSB, etc.)
Undergraduate Degrees
● Bachelor of Arts
● Bachelor of Science
Process
● Apply, Entrance Exams OR Transfer, Financial Aid (watch for
deadlines), Orientation, Advisor, Register for Classes
Assist.org (transferable classes)
csumentor.edu (CSU)
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu (UC)
Vocational Schools
Do your research
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Be careful, schools can be very expensive
Explore all financial aid options
Ask if any classes are college transferable
Know entrance requirements
Specialty Schools
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Culinary Schools (Pasadena)
Art Schools (CalArts, OTIS)
Fashion Schools (FIDM)
Technical/Other (ITT, UTI, Bryman)
Financial Aid
For information about all types of financial aid visit:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA.gov
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Central website to apply for all schools
Must be a citizen or qualified non-citizen
Must have HS Diploma or High School Equivalency to apply
To start you will need:
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Your Driver’s License or state issued ID
Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. Citizen.
Last years Federal Tax Returns or tax information, including W-2 forms (or estimates) and other records of income, your
spouse’s (if married) and parent’s (if providing parent information).
Your Federal Student Aid ID (FSAID) which can be obtained before or during the application process; (and parent’s if
providing parent information).
Your Social Security Number and your parent’s Social Security Number (if providing parent information).
Military or Workforce
Military Recruiters
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ASVAB Exam
Battery of tests for Military Entrance
Workforce
Torrance One-Stop Career Center
Employment Development Dept.
1220 Engracia Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 680-3830
Serves Torrance, Lomita and beach cities
www.southbay1stop.org
www.facebook.com/SouthBayOneStop
Volunteering in Torrance
• The Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach
1230 Cravens Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: 310-212-5009
Email: [email protected]
Court Referral Community Service: 310-212-7997, [email protected]
• Torrance Memorial Volunteer Program, call 310-517-4752
• Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance, call 310-303-6197
• City of Torrance Volunteer Program, call 310-618-2967
Additional opportunities at: www.volunteermatch.org
Put your plan in motion.
ORGANIZING JOB SEARCH
● Begin Networking (Word of mouth, LinkedIn)
● Create a free email account just for job search
● Work on Resume & Cover letter
● Explore Recruiters or Employment Agencies
● Start a job search log or record sheet
● Explore online job search websites
● Brush up on Interview skills
Job Search Resources
Job Search Websites*
Job Search Preparation
caljobs.ca.gov
careerbuilder.com
simplyhired.com
indeed.com
job.com
monster.com
ziprecruiter.com
glassdoor.com
careervitals.com (healthcare)
healthcarejobsite.com (healthcare)
hospitaljobsonline.com (helathcare)
Ihireaccounting.com (accounting)
us.jobs (government)
edjoin.org (education)
idealist.org (non-profit)
eventbrite.com (job fairs)
facebook.com/SouthBayOneStop
jobsearch.about.com
livecareer.com
resumegenius.com
hloom.com (resume templates)
salary.com
hospitaljobsonline.com/career-center/
wikihow.com/Write-a-Cover-Letter
mycareerquizzes.com
*most of these job search sites also have sections to help
you with job preparation
Employment Agencies
ACT1
AccountTemps
Accounting Principals
Adecco
Always Recruiting, Inc.
AppleOne
First Call Staffing
Kelly Services
Office Team
Platinum Healthcare Staffing
Robert Half
PLANNING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
College
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collegeboard.org (college resources/planning)
ecmc.org (college resources/planning)
cccco.edu (community colleges)
csumentor.edu (CSU)
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu (UC)
educationplanner.org
Financial Aid
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fafsa.gov - (FAFSA application for federal student aid)
studentaid.ed.gov (info about different financial aid options)
Career Planning
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cde.ca.gov (CA Dept. of Education)
collegeforadults.org (resources, planning worksheets)
mappingyourfuture.org (planning/resources)
mynextmove.org (ONet)
bls.gov/ooh (Occupational Outlook Handbook - Labor Stats)
onetcenter.org (occupations, research and salary data)
careeronestop.org (Deptartment of Labor)
careerkey.org (fee based career test)
thecareerproject.org (real career profiles)
salary.com
Other Resources
High School Equivalency
GED - ged.com
HiSET - hiset.ets.org
TOEFL - http://www.ets.org/toefl
Visas - Travel.State.gov
Citizenship and Immigration
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/apply-citizenship
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/files/M-1051.pdf
Legal Aid
https://lafla.org
www.legal-aid.org
Low income, public assistance, food stamps
www.ladpss.org
Mental Health Counseling
https://sccc-la.org
www.sbccthrivela.org
LA County Dept. of Mental Health - 1-800-854-7771
Health Insurance / Services
Covered CA - www.coveredca.com
Providence Little Company of Mary - 1-877-567-7463
Partners for Healthy Kids Van (310) 514-5466
Following up with us...
Help us to better serve you.
By completing our surveys you are helping us develop new
services for you and students to come. THANK YOU!
Your success is our success.
Accomplishments such as finding a job or entering college or
training are very important to us. Please share the good news
with your teachers or send an email to:
[email protected]
Thank You!
Torrance Adult School
Hamilton Adult Center
310-533-4689 Ext. 8400
www.tastusd.org