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ENROLL IN
21ST CENTURY
SCHOLARS.
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I want to be a
middle school teacher.
- Elijah, 8th grade
WHAT'S INSIDE:
What Careers Fit Your Personality?
How Many Years of College do You
Need for the Degree You Want?
Get Money for College!
I N D I A N A ' S G U I D E TO S T U D E N T S U CC E S S
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Table of
Contents
Career
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Checklist
Career Ready
Health Science
Architecture & Construction
Information Technology
Marketing Sales & Service
Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathmatics
Student Activity: What's
My Career Fit?
College
8 College Go!
8 Take Hold of Your Future
9 What's it Take?
Learn the Lingo.
10 Student Activity:
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Cost
12 Pay For College Now!
13 Scholarship Success
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Starts Now!
Scholar Snapshot
Student Activity:
Cash In
Mike Pence
Glenda Ritz
Teresa Lubbers
Governor
State of Indiana
Superintendent of
Public Instruction
Indiana Department
of Education
Commissioner
Indiana Commission
for Higher
Education
Century Scholar
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COLLEGE
CAREER
WELCOME
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Health Science
High School Pathways for these careers: Biotechnology,
Dental, Healthcare Specialties and Nursing*
Taking care of people is a very important industry in Indiana.
Jobs in health science are expected to grow by 23% by 2022.
This sector has careers for every education level. If hands-on
patient care is what you enjoy, here are some options:
certified nursing assistant (CNA), which requires a oneyear workforce certification,
registered nurse (RN) with a bachelors degree, or
C A R E E R R E A DY
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CAREER
Information Technology
High School Pathways for these careers: Programming
and PC Networking and Support
Careers in information technology (IT) focus on the design, development, and
support of hardware, software and other technologies. IT makes data available
to people, usually through computers and the Internet. IT is a rapidly growing
and developing field. Workers in this field have to be adaptable since new kinds of technology
come out regularly.
Some careers in IT support and manage computer hardware. If youre interested in this, you could
be a software developer or database administrator. Some careers in IT program and create new
software, including computer programmers and video game designers. You could also have a
career as a security analyst. These workers ensure that websites and programs are safe from
viruses and hackers.
Most jobs in information technology require at least an associate degree. If youre interested in this
career field, make sure you stay up to date with all the new technology.
Hey Parents!
Its never too earlyor too lateto start
talking about careers with your child. Ask
your child what his or her dreams and goals
are. Brainstorm together subjects your child
excels at, his or her interests, and careers that
match up with those skills and interests. Talk
to your child about what you do at work, and
encourage your child to research the day-to-day
responsibilities of the careers he or she is
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CAREER
Student Activity
Your career choice should match your interests, skills and todays economy.
That means you should pick a field that you like, that you will be good at
and that will have job opportunities when you are ready to work.
Look at the list of preferences below. Check the preference in each row
that sounds most like you (either A or B). On some rows you may
like both A and B.
Work indoors
Work outdoors
Sell things
Fix things
Lead others
Listen to others
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COLLEGE GO!
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COLLEGE
Hey Parents!
College matters. Nearly two-thirds of all new
jobs in Indiana will require some form of
education beyond high school. Prepare your
son or daughter for the future by setting high
expectations now. Talk to your child about how
important school is and how important it is to
do his or her best work. Remind your child that
school is his or her number-one job. Encourage
your child to do his or her homework at the
same time each day. Developing study habits
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Student Activity
Its great to know what youre interested in and which career suits you. But
its also necessary to know what it will take to get there. Read about these
students and decide which college path is best for each.
W
orkforce certificate
B
achelors degree
M
asters or doctorate degree
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orkforce certificate
B
achelors degree
M
asters or doctorate degree
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Georgia is interested
in computers and loves
art. She thinks designing
web sites would be a
great career.
Which college degree will
Georgia need?
A
pprenticeship
M
ilitary
W
orkforce certificate
B
achelors degree
M
asters or doctorate degree
COLLEGE
The Requirements
Career Examples
Certificate:
Welder
Associate Degree:
Veterinary Assistant
Bachelor's Degree:
Graphic Designer
Teacher
Master's Degree:
Manager (with MBA)
Occupational Psychologist
Medical doctor
Doctorate:
Professor
Apprenticeship:
Carpenter
Cosmetologist
Electrician
Iron Workers
Physical fitness.
Military:
Civil Engineer
Computer Programmer
Environmental Surveyor
Military
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Follow
Learn More
Indiana!
Stay connected with Learn
More Indiana throughout the
school year. Check us out on
Twitter @LearnMoreIN,
on Facebook
Facebook.com/LearnMoreIN
or YouTube
YouTube.com/LearnMoreIN.
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COST
Scholar Snapshot
Treasure Jones
Treasure is in her fourth (and last!)
year of college. She has a scholarship
from the state of Indiana called the 21st
Century Scholarship. Focus on your
grades now to earn money for college.
College:
University of Indianapolis
Major:
Political Science with minors in Spanish
and Philosophy
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Future career:
Lawyer
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Cash In
Student Activity
Did you know the choices youre making now can help you earn money for
college later? Cash in by making the best decisions for your college and career path!
Merit-based financial aid is awarded based on something good you have done. Often, merit-based
aid is given for grades and/or high school diploma type. Some of it is related to extracurricular
activities. Be realisticbut ambitiousas you fill in the blanks.
CAREER GOAL(S)
1. Id like to be a(n) ______________________________________________________________.
Tip: Its OK if you have more than one choice. You still have time to learn about careers.
COLLEGE GOAL
2. Type of degree: ______________________________________________________________
3. College(s) Id like to attend:_____________________________________________________
Tip: Its OK if you have more than one choice. You dont know where youll be accepted or want to live.
ACADEMICS
4. My goal for my grades this year is ________________________________________________.
5. This goal will help me reach my college and career goals because _______________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
EXTRACURRICULARS
6. This year, I plan to ____________________________________________________________.
7. In high school, I plan to ________________________________________________________.
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COST
Hey Parents!
Indianas CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan
is an ideal way to save for your childs future
college expenses.
Check out these cost-saving benefits:
You pay no taxes on the accounts earnings.
When contributions are used for collegerelated expenses, such as tuition and fees,
withdrawals are exempt from federal and
state taxes.
K
icks off every December to help you save money and
pay for your education.
Learn more at LearnMoreIndiana.org/cost.
Get the App! Compare college costs in the palm of your
hand. Download the Indiana College Costs Estimator
App. Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/cost to find out how.
BECOME A
21st CENTURY
SCHOLAR
Indianas 21st Century Scholars Program helps
income-eligible students earn up to four years
of tuition at an eligible Indiana college. To
qualify, students must enroll in 7th or 8th grade.
Scholars fulfill a pledge of good citizenship and
participate in the Scholar Success Program that
helps them plan, prepare and pay for college
completion and career success. Scholars must
also earn at least a Core 40 diploma and achieve
a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
With the 21st Century Scholars Program you CAN make your college dreams and career goals
a reality. 21st Century Scholars helps students with college planning and career success. Learn
more at Scholars.IN.gov
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YOUR ROAD
TO COLLEGE
STARTS HERE
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