
Your role in the future is influenced greatly by the decisions you make today.
To meet most requirements for college entrance or an entry-level job, you must prepare by completing a variety of high school courses including sciences, mathematics, English, and social studies and a foreign language.
Courses in computer science, typing, fine arts and humanities also are recommended highly.
Regardless of your career interests, the ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing is important.
Ask your school counselor about courses relative to your specific career interests.
Merge your education with participation in school-related activities. Develop a sense of ownership in you school! |

- Take the time
to build your skills.
- Think about your future.
Do you have a realistic idea about your goals for the future? Have you considered your career interests?
- Plan ahead.
Are you doing all you can today to plan for the future? Which school courses relate to your specific career interests?
- Assess your skills and interests.
Do you enjoy solving problems and putting ideas into action? Are you curious about how things work and how to make them better? Are you interested in helping people to enjoy a better quality of life?
- Match the activities you enjoy with a related career interests.
For instance, if you like to solve problems and to put your ideas into action, a career in engineering could be a part of your future.
- Develop a strategic plan.
What's next for you? Do your career interests require a college degree, specialized training and/or work experience?
- Set a timetable.
How long will you need to complete your education and training?
- "Test drive" your career interests.
Combine your education with related work experience while you are in school.
- Follow-up your thought with action.
It's up to you to recognize your career signals and follow the signs for a successful future!
To learn more about services and programs offered by the NCDOT to help advance your future, contact:
Travis Davis at TEDavis1@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1517 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1517
phone:(919)733-2984 |
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