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Am I on track to get the skills, training and education I need to start doing what I'm good at?
You've thought about WHO you are. You've thought about what you might want to do after high school. You've thought about what type of training that might require, and you've figured out the most cost effective way to get that training. Now let's talk about whether you're getting the experiences right now​ that'll help you get started. 

Did you know there are different types of high school diplomas? Did you know that you can get college credit or internships while you're still in high school? Believe it or not, the things you do in high school are important factors in what type of training, skills or job you can start right out of high school.

To help figure all this out, our partners have pulled together some stuff that will explain the things you could be doing to help make your next step easier.

But don't forget, this isn't do or die. There will be plenty of opportunities to change your path along the way. And who knows, maybe one day you'll end up doing one or more of these CAREERS before you're done. 
These use Indiana Career Explorer to help you figure out if you're on track for the type of training or experience you want after high school. 
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Junior Achievement (we call it JA) has a series of resources to help you understand the kinds of things you might need to be successful in education, training, or work right after high school. 
  • JA My Way and JA Career Discovery talk a little bit about what your student might need to go on to their next phase after high school. 
  • Our local JA has also created a series of videos for you to watch online.
    • ​​Lesson 6 of JA It's My Future® , created for middle schoolers, helps you learn about the difference between soft skills and technical skills, and how those skills will help you at work.
    • JA Career Success®, created for high schoolers, is a series of videos to help you understand what will make for successful workplace behavior after you finish high school. 
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne has wonderful resources to help connect students to education and training based on their interests.  ​​
  • Ivy Tech Fort Wayne's Dual Credit College Advisors are here to help you think about different careers based on who you are!
  • Here's a breakdown by County that you live in (spoiler alert - they are all awesome!)
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  • Ivy Tech Homeschool Families Connect: Benny Clark
  • JAG College & Career Coordinator supporting (14) area high school JAG programs: Raphael Bosley
  • Early College Programing Belmont High School, Garrett High School, Wabash High School, and Wayne High School: Ashley Henderson
  • The Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw’s K-14 Team assists high school and home school students to know how to utilize both dual credit and dual enrollment through a holistic academic advising process connecting you to stackable credentials and career pathway exploration.
    • Kimberly Waugh, Director K-14 Engagement and Transition 
    • Dawn BonAmi, Director of Secondary Initiatives and Early College Programing
  • Career Pathways at Ivy Tech Community College
    • Using this interactive website you can choose your own path through a series of questions including various interests, types of workplace environments, and higher education options—all to help you decide what certificate or degree program might be best for you.
Internship Opportunities
"The internship professional development series was a great opportunity to learn skills not taught in the classroom that are          essential to being successful as a professional.  In addition to helping me develop professionally, I was able to meet and learn from lots of other great interns and professionals from Northeast Indiana.  Attending the PD Series has given me a definite advantage and added confidence as I transition into starting my career."
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Jake, Allen County College Intern