Future Ready Lancaster

Lots of college and career events are happening throughout February. Events, embedded with Zoom links, are below:

Events

• 2/9: FAFSA Completion Day: 8am-6:30pm
• 2/11: FAFSA Completion Day: 8am-6:30pm
• 2/16: Millersville On Site Application Blitz: 11am-1pm
• 2/17: Millersville On Site Application Blitz: 5-6pm
• 2/18: Millersville On Site Application Blitz: 11am-1pm
• 2/23: Thaddeus Stevens On Site Application Blitz: 11am-1pm
• 2/25: Thaddeus Stevens On Site Application Blitz: 11am-1pm
• 2/26: Next Steps Workshop on Match & Fit: 6-7pm

Email jtraff@sdlancaster.org to sign up for an event.

Note that these lessons are being delivered throughout the entire second marking period.

Lessons

• Study Skills and Habits
• Time Management
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness

Lessons

• Finding a Job
• Program Prospects
• Match & Fit
• Introduction to Growth Mindset

Lessons

• Defining Success
• Smart Borrowing
• Creating a Resume
• Planning for Senior Year

Lessons

• Transitions
• Being a Smart Education Consumer
• Creating a Resume
• Career Path Choices

Every month SDoL is highlighting one career cluster. Career clusters are a selection of jobs within one of 16 different areas as defined by the US Department of Labor.

In Demand Local Careers

The demand for Welders is expected to grow by 6.3% by 2024 in Lancaster County. This career requires a certificate or associates degree with an entry salary of $34,160 and a median salary of $44,140 in Lancaster County.

Local Postsecondary Training Option

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers a short term training certificate and associates degree in welding. Lancaster CTC also offers a popular full time program for high school graduates.

Take some time and explore this great resource from Discovery on STEM careers. Follow these steps:

1. Identify 3 careers of interest

2. Watch the videos for each career

3. Read the "Student Activation" PDF for each career of interest. Complete the "Evaluate Your Interest" section and determine which option is best for you.

Did you miss last month's "Paying for Postsecondary Education" workshop? You can watch the recording here to learn about 529 savings programs and opportunities for a free college education from Thaddeus Stevens.