GETTING STARTED This handbook will walk you through steps to explore careers, apply to college, and pay for college.
THINK ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS & SKILLS
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• Take an online career assessment on sites such as CareerOneStop.org and MyNextMove.org. • Ask about career resources at colleges you’re interested in attending.
2 LEARN ABOUT CAREERS THAT ARE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU To learn about career opportunities in Nebraska, especially those that are in high demand, visit NEworks.Nebraska.gov .
APPLYING TO COLLEGE
Once you have an idea of what you want to study, research colleges that offer an academic program in that area. Here’s how to get started.
LEARN ABOUT THE TYPES OF COLLEGE DEGREES Diploma/Certificate - Specialized training that typically takes a year or less to complete. Associate - A two-year degree offered by community colleges and career schools. Bachelor’s - A four-year degree offered by colleges and universities. Master’s - Typically takes 1-2 years to complete after earning a bachelor’s degree. Doctorate - Earned after completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. 1
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