Why did WC Create JAMS to help you successfully plan your high school classes JOBS Advantages Make No more school Disadvantage Low paying job not job you want responsibility right after hs ID: 630889
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JAMSSlide2
What are JAMS
Acronym outlining options available after HS
Why did WC Create JAMS
to help you successfully plan your high school classesSlide3
JOBS
Advantages
Make $, No more school
Disadvantage
Low paying job, not job you want, responsibility right after hs
Education
HS Diploma, GED (graduation equivalency diploma), None?
Pay/Salary
$7.25 – 12 / hour = 16,000-24,000 a yearSlide4
APPRENTICESHIP
Advantages
-Learn a trade and work with a professional, get paid while learning, high demand jobs (plumbing, welding…)
Disadvantage
-long hours, real job with responsibilities and you have school too…
Education
-HS diploma/GED, good attendance at school.
Pay/Salary
-24+/hour = $48,000/yearSlide5
MILITARY
Advantages
Signing bonus, pay for education, $ and good benefits (medical, housing, travel…) HELP OTHERS
Disadvantage
dangerous, away from family, move a lot, stress, extremely disciplined
Education
HS Diploma (GED), sometimes college
JROTC, College ROTC
Pay/Salary
benefits add up, money is good and varies with duties and rankSlide6
SCHOOL
Advantages
Education! Better jobs. Social life is more fun.
Disadvantage
-With freedom comes responsibility- have to learn to balance school and social life. Time consuming, cost money- go in debt, academically challenging.
Education
-HS diploma, good grades, SAT/ACT
Pay/Salary
-While in school little income, After 15-20+ an hourSlide7
Summary
There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the different JAMS. The
choices
you make in high school can determine the outcome of the rest of your life. I think I am interested in the _________ option of JAMS because I am interested in _______________________________ . Knowing what you want to do can help you plan better and make a better future for yourself.