Is your homeschooler planning to major in business in college? Students interested in business don’t need to wait until college to begin their studies. While homeschooling high school, an interest in business can be incorporated into extracurricular, summer, and academic experiences. Here are a few ways to get started: Start a Business What better way …
Is your homeschooler hoping to become a lawyer? If so, here are a few things you may wish to consider as you plan high school and look toward college and law school. Skills More Crucial Than Major Law school doesn’t require a particular major or set of prerequisite courses. Rather, aspiring attorneys should focus on …
Is your homeschooler planning to major in engineering? If so, here are a few things you may wish to consider as you plan high school and look toward college admissions. Engineering is an Intense Major Students who plan to major in engineering should enter college prepared to really focus and succeed. Even students who are …
Pre-Med is a popular plan of study for students entering college. Medical careers are considered “recession proof” so that’s part of the appeal. Students are also drawn to the opportunity to be well compensated in a career where they can help people. Medical school admissions are increasingly competitive. According to the Association of American Medical …
Middle school is not too early to start investigating career options with your homeschooler. Beginning these conversations in middle school is ideal because students may be more open to conversations than they will be later in adolescence. This article explores some free career curriculum resources you can incorporate into your homeschooling. Career exploration does not …
It isn’t surprising so many parents hope their kids will major in engineering. Even during a recession, engineering graduates are in demand. Many engineering grads will have starting salaries of $60,000 or more. While the job prospects are appealing, students should be aware that engineering is a very tough major and the majority of students …
Don’t wait until senior year to discover everything you wish you would have done earlier. Students who start early in college will have time to take advantage of early planning. Check out these simple ideas to add career planning into your college career from the beginning. Visit the Campus Career Office Ask if they offer …
Undecided Is Typical: While some teens have a clear and accurate sense of their future career path, most do not. Don’t panic if your homeschooler doesn’t know what they want to study in college. Most colleges begin with general education requirements that will give your student an opportunity to explore different subjects and make decisions about their future career.
Homeschool parents looking for ways to engage their children in career discussions should try the Holland Code Career Test. The Holland test has been around since the 1950s and is rooted in the idea that people seek out careers that are a good match for their personality traits. The goal is to find a good …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook is a classic place to begin investigating careers and it is available online. This free guide is a great way to get your homeschoolers beginning to consider different careers with a realistic eye. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is easily searchable and for each occupation students will find …
