Continued Education – Vocational Training – Job
The BIG choice that students need to consider when making plans for life after high school is whether to continue their education, get vocational training, get a job, or balance work and school. Transition planning helps with these decisions.
It is important to consider the benefits and challenges of your educational options.
Some things to consider are:
- Whether you want training for a specific job or a more broad education
- If you are looking for specific job training, would a community college or trade school work best?
- The length of time required to complete the program
- The application and entrance requirements
- The costs of the programs and whether financial assistance is available
- The location of the program
The Department of Education has a helpful online resource that provides additional questions on each of the above topics.
- Click here to access this online resource.
From: Life After High School by D. Hood, B. Todis, and A. Glang, published by the Brain Injury Association of America, 2006.