Lesson 3: NGPF, Unit 9 (Life After High School)
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to:
Identify advantages of choosing something other than a 4-year college.
Choose an educational path for people who are pursuing a specific career.
Analyze multiple different alternatives to attending a 4-year college.
What are the advantages of choosing an educational path other than a 4-year college?
How can you determine the best educational path for a specific career goal?
Alternatives to 4-year colleges
Educational paths
Career-specific training
Earning Income 1b: Compare the education and training requirements for at least two careers.
Earning Income 3c: Discuss how specific skills training can improve a young person’s human capital, productivity, and income-earning potential.
Earning Income 4b: Compare the costs of post-secondary education with the potential increase in income for a career of choice.
Helps students explore various post-secondary options beyond traditional university settings to find the best fit for their career aspirations.
NGPF website provides varied levels of support and exploration.
Students will demonstrate their understanding by identifying advantages of non-4-year paths and choosing appropriate educational paths for given career scenarios.