Important Study Skills

Listening. How closely do you pay attention when your teacher or classmates are speaking? Do you jump to conclusions before they are done? How well do you remember what was said?

Checking Your Study Habits

Now is the time to take a close look at your study habits and skills. Evaluate what you do well and where an improvement could make a difference.

Learning and Getting Inspiration from Role Models

Some people cannot even imagine that they will ever go to college. Perhaps no one in your family has gone or you feel that you are not a strong enough student to go to college. Perhaps concerns about money stop you from thinking about college.

Deciding Your Career Interest

Depending on your field of interest, you have lots of choices. For fields that require more theory and less hands-on training, you should consider pursuing a degree at a two-year or four-year college. But for many technical fields, you will be able to choose between career schools and community colleges.

Career-Technical Education

Career education focuses on teaching you the skills you need for specific occupations. Its purpose is to prepare you for immediate employment in your chosen occupation, once your studies are complete. In many cases, career-technical education leads to the licensing or certification that is required for some occupations (cosmetology or plumbing) and valuable for others [...]

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