Don't Want to Go to College?

THE ANSWER: THE 5 GATEWAYS* 

High school graduation is just around the corner! Most students don’t realize there are 5 options to consider after high school. These options are called “gateways” and are listed below:

1. POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

• 4- year Colleges and Universities 
• 2- year Colleges and Community Colleges 
• Technical and Professional schools and colleges 

2. MILITARY 

• Army 
• Navy 
• Air Force 
• Marine Corps 
• Coast Guard 

3. WORKFORCE 

• Full-time permanent jobs 
• Combination of two or more part-time jobs 
• Contract services on short-term basis 

4. APPRENTICESHIP AND INTERNSHIPS 

• Carefully monitored work experiences with intentional learning goals 

5. SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

• Start a business 
• Buy a business 
• Take on a franchise 
• Consult or freelance 

* The gateway model is taken from The Real Game Facilitator’s Guide. The Real Game can be found at http://realgame.com/.

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