American Samoa
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CAREER AND EDUCATION PLANNING
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LOCAL RESOURCES - STUDENT CORNER
Getting Students Ready for
College & Jobs!
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Did you know that certified automotive technicians can make $100,000 per year, executive chefs can earn $84,000 annually, and that it's not uncommon for some Web site designers to earn $78,000 per year? Where do students learn the skills and gain the valuable hands-on experience required for these and many other high-paying professions? The answer is simply, "in any of American Samoa's career/technical education programs." |
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These valuable links will help students choose the right career path and develop the supporting education plan. Students can assess their career interests, learn about colleges, and learn how to develop life skills. |
Students, get started by finding out what path to follow for your ultimate success!
Getting Ready for College Tabloid, a Student and Parent Guide [PDF]
Four Year Education Plans outline courses for careers within each cluster.
7th Graders Student Guide - Palau College Access [PDF]
7th Graders Plan For The Future [PPTx] *
9th Graders Student Guide - Palau College Access [PDF}
9th Graders Plan For The Future [PPTx] *
American Samoa Tabloid Guide - Career Voyages [PDF]
American Samoa Senior Guide to College [PDF]
American Samoa Senior Guide - Life After High School [PPTx] *
American Samoa Senior Career & College Planning Tabloid [PPTx] *
ACT's COMPASS Sample
Test Questions
COMPASS is an untimed,
computerized test that helps
your college evaluate your
skills and place you into
appropriate courses. COMPASS
offers tests in reading,
writing, math, writing essay,
and English as a Second Language
(ESL).
Making the Difference Video
NASDCTEc recently has
created a video,
CTE: Making the Difference,
which underscores CTE's
achievements and potential to
help our nation in this global
economy.
Youth Explore Career Information
From the Bureau of Labor
Statistics
Exploring Career Information
provides introductory career
information for students.
Students can learn about job
duties, working conditions, and
training requirements.
The Futures Channel
The Futures Channel provides
great videos and information
that links scientists,
engineers, explorers and
visionaries with today's
students.
Federal Government Student Aid
StudentAid.ed.gov
is a Student Aid website
sponsored by the Federal
Government. It contains
information about paying for
college, college admission,
selecting the right school for
you and much more.
Student Aid Forgiveness Through
Public Service
StudentAid.ed.gov shows how
students can have their aid
forgiven through public service.
EducationQuest
EducationQuest provides
free college planning
services.
Student
Organizations ... coming
Student Organizations
can help you prepare and
develop skills for life.
KnowHow2Go
KnowHow2Go is a
multimedia effort that
encourages 8th through 10th
graders to prepare for college
College.gov
College.gov provides
information and resources about
planning, preparing and paying
for postsecondary education
(such as 2- or 4-year colleges
and universities, as well as
vocational or career schools)
Post Secondary Education
ED.gov - Funding, Policy,
Research, News, and much
more...!
Military Resources - click here
News From The States - click here
Career Planning Links - click here
Disclaimer:
Though there are links to many useful external resources from this website, the Department of Educationassumes no responsibility for the views and information contained on those external websites.
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