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Events Calendar
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2/20 Fermilab, Batavia: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Expo
2/26 Kane County Educational Resource Fair for Gifted & Talented Students, Batavia
2/26 Ismaili Center, Northlake
2/28 Plainfield South HS
2/28 Ismaili Center, Chicago
3/3 R.O.C.K Homeschool Group, Wheaton
3/10 Neuqua Valley HS, Naperville
3/11 St.Charles Public Library
4/16 Glenbard North HS, Carol Stream
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Career Vision
800 Roosevelt Road
Suite E-200
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
toll free: 800.469.8378
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February 20, 2008
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Our Children are Going to College, but Do They Know Why?
The proportion of U.S. adults who have a four-year degree has doubled in the last 30 years. Five times more students are going to college today than in 1940. Why are parents urging their children to attend college at increasing rates?
In their 2007 study, "College Pays", the College Board reports that college graduates earn more over their lifetimes, have access to higher paying jobs, and benefit from better healthcare and retirement plans. They tend to achieve healthier lifestyles and higher rates of civic engagement, such as volunteering. Even the children of college grads demonstrate a higher readiness for school and are more likely to go to college themselves. What parent doesn't want the higher quality of life for their children that a college degree seems to promise?
So what is the problem? "I want to get a good job" consistently ranks at the top of the list of reasons why students select a particular college, according to the 2006 freshman study fielded by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program at UCLA. However, the important exploration and discussions necessary to make an informed college major and career choice too often are ignored. The college selection process has replaced the career planning process for many high school students and their parents. College is not a career goal.
How can we help our students?
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Going Back to School?
Adults are returning to school in growing numbers. The reasons are varied, but include an awareness of the need to stay current and competitive in the workplace, preparation for a career change, or a simple desire to learn new things. Lifelong learning is here to stay.
Here are four key questions to consider before heading back to campus:
1. Why are you returning to school?
Seriously. Write down why you want to take the course. Is it just for fun? To meet new people or expand your network? Earn a new credential or an advanced degree? When considering additional education for career options, it is wise to consider your talents, interests, motivations and responsibilities when making your plan. One doesn't want to get to the top of an educational "ladder" and find out it is leaning against the wrong wall! Investigate that new career or position shift before making the investment. Confirm that the credentials you are seeking are preferred by employers in that industry. Also, make sure it is a good fit for you!
Three more key questions to ask...
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Help Us Empower More Parents
Does your high school have a Career Vision Partnership? As champions for Career Literacy, we support the career development activities your school offers to students by providing scholarships and free educational presentations for parents throughout the school year. We share "best practices" information and resources to help parents guide their children's college and career decisions more confidently. Call us to find out more.
If you have a group of parents (youth group, sports boosters, club sports, marching band) who would benefit from this type of presentation, please call us.
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Thank you for your interest in Career Vision
Career Vision uses a scientifically proven process, based on 30 years of research, to match individuals with careers and college majors that best fit their natural talents and lead to success and happiness. The Ball Aptitude Battery(R) forms the solid foundation for our recommendations and distinguishes our career consulting process from others. We are part of the Ball Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping individuals discover and develop their potential since 1975.
If you know of a parent of a high school or college student without a confident career direction or college major, or an adult who is searching for a more satisfying career, please forward this newsletter to them (see top of newsletter) or have them call us directly. It would be our privilege to assist them. Gift certificates are available.
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