MAKING CHOICES
OPTIONS AFTER YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
High school graduates begin a career pathway as "Lifelong Learners." It starts with making choices on how you will proceed on your exciting life path. Your choices include:
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Continuing your studies at an educational institution
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Learning, hands-on, at the job site
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Joining an apprenticeship program
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Joining the U.S. Armed Services
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Starting your own business
You will have the opportunity to explore more about all the available choices.
After graduating from High School, Omar and Maddie have been working diligently on their business endeavors. Maddie knows she wants to start with an associate degree either locally or online. She plans on building her business while doing her college studies.
Omar's studies are focused on getting a bachelor's degree and possibly his Masters in Entrepreneurship. He is also gearing up to launch his product. He's been researching what he needs to do to get on Shark Tank for funding and support.
So many choices! Let's see how Omar and Maddie make a difference in the world by following their entrepreneurship dreams!
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 3 - Off To College - STEP #9
College Options
Maddie is juggling managing her cookie business and researching local colleges.
She is overwhelmed with choices. She intends to continue growing her business, plus she is looking to get a 2-year associate's degree.
Following are the options she narrowed down:
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Best Colleges List - Best Online Associate in Entrepreneurship
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Review each of these options. Based on Maddie's business goals, which option would you suggest to her and why?
Record your college feedback
in the QLV Travel Log.
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Bakery
Location?
I need to bake
cookies!
Which
College?
Would online
be better
for me?
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 3 - Off To College - STEP #10
COLLEGE
BUSINESS
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To have her own business while in college, Maddie knew she needed balance.
Her priority would be earning an Associate Degree in Business from SUNY Genesee Community College 100% online. Studying at home would allow her the flexibility to work her business around her classes, on weekends, and during long breaks. It would also save her on room/board expenses, which she could put back into her business.
In this step,
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Take a look at SUNY GCC Business Administration and review Online Learning.
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Read the article "11 Techniques to be Successful with Online Classes."
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Watch the Young Entrepreneur Tips video.
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List and explain six critical takeaways from your research.
Record your thoughts and
findings in your QLV Travel Log.
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 3 - Off To College - STEP #11
Ready for University!
Omar picks to be on campus at the University of North Carolina.
Omar visited several 4-year colleges that had excellent business programs. He loved UNC's campus and the flexibility of customizing his Business degree with a focus on Entrepreneurship. Plus, with N.C.'s Tech Triangle, downtown Durham is a start-up hotbed. Omar is feeling optimistic about achieving academic and business success!
In this step,
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Watch video. Review UNC's Business Majors Requirements & Areas of Emphasis (AOE)
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What are two essential requirements you would enjoy and two AOEs you would recommend to Omar? Explain your reasons.
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Read the Inc. article: "North Carolina Start-Ups..." and list five key benefits to launch in N.C.
Record your thoughts and
responses in your QLV Log.
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 3 - Off To College - STEP #12
BIZ
IDEAS!
Business Technology Club
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Clubs & Competitions
College life has expanded Omar's entrepreneurial outreach. There are so many valuable clubs, competitions, and resources he could participate in at UNC. He selected four that were related to his entrepreneurship goals.
In this step, research the following:
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UMC Under Graduate Business Clubs - Business Technology Club
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Carolina THINK: Entrepreneur and Venture Captial Club
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Write a summary explaining how each of these organizations can help Omar in his business aspirations.
Record your thoughts and
responses in your QLV Log.
