College & Career Readiness
January 2020
A monthly newsletter that highlights different college majors, trades, and the military.
HAPPY JANUARY!
COLLEGE MAJOR: SCIENCES
Do you enjoy your science class? Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more. Consider pursuing a major in a science!
TRADE: AUTOMOTIVE & DIESEL
Enjoy working with your hands and solving problems for others? Fascinated by trucks or cars? Explore a successful career in automotive and/or diesel!
MILITARY: COAST GUARD
America’s maritime first responder by protecting our shores. Semper Paratus, they are “always ready.”
COLLEGE MAJOR
SCIENCES
The most exciting real-life careers may lie in the sciences. From studying the earth we live into the skies above us, science majors and careers are all about exploration and delving into the unknown.
Here are some helpful web sites about majoring in a science in college:
Science majors and potential jobs
TRADE
Automotive & Diesel
Work with your hands and help solve problems. No offices or long meetings, instead you are constantly on the move, getting your hands dirty, and finding way to keep trucks and cars running!
Check out these websites:
So you want to be an Automotive Technician?
Diesel Technician: Job Description & Career Requirements
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Maryland
MILITARY
COAST GUARD
The Coast Guard is unique because rather than being a part of the Department of Defense, it is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. However, the Coast Guard is considered a military service and in time of need the president can transfer any Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy.
Check out these websites for more information:
Coast Guard - Frequently Asked Questions
One last thought...
CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR LEARNING STYLE & OTHER STUDY SKILLS?
Take any of these 5-minute quizzes and learn a little more about yourself.