Publisher's Synopsis
Two-thirds of high school students do not have a clear idea of what they are going to do after they graduate. Not only does this increase anxiety for a significant number of students, it also means that after first year of college or university, a number of students will change their program. Given the huge expenses associated with college and university, this may cause financial hardships for the students and their parents as program changes can add an additional year of expenses to the total cost of their education. Students often breathe a sigh of relief (and do better in high school) when they discover a goal for their future. Research has shown that the best approach to being successful in any future career is to build on one's strengths. When students understand how to build on their strengths to choose a college or university program, they will generally be happier and more successful. The question one might ask is "How can high school students identify their strengths and then match future career choices to these strengths?" The book After High School can help students answer this question.
After High School is written by award-winning teacher/counsellor and Amazon bestselling author Brian Harris. Based on more than twenty years of experience in helping high school students plan their future, in this practical book Brian provides a step-by-step, easy-to-understand approach, to help high school students set realistic goals for after graduation. The book contains a self-scoring interest inventory complete with up-to-date career lists. Students can complete this helpful test right in the book and score their results with easy-to-use instructions (all in 30-45 minutes). In addition, After High School shows students how to identify their values and abilities. Overall, After High School can help students to identify their strengths and show them how their future plans can build on these strengths. The content of this very useful book is based on first hand experiences by the author in working with thousands of high school students. This book is widely used in high school guidance departments, career classes, homeschool settings, and individual students working on their own.
Help teenagers reduce their stress about future planning by giving them this self-directed guide to help them to identify their strengths and discover which careers (from up-to-date career lists included in the book).best match their strengths.
