CERCA SLIDES
Post High School
Scholarships, student loans, grants, work study programs – how do you decide the best career path, and perhaps more importantly, how do you pay for your education or training to get there? This week’s CERCA Slides set on post-high school life options students to explore real-life scenarios to weigh the financial costs and benefits of different opportunities after high school.
CERCA Slides by Grade

Grade 3: Hourly Earnings of Careers
Which of the five careers mentioned in the text would you choose? Why?
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Grade 4: Yearly Earnings of Five Different Careers
Which of the careers described in the article would you choose?
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Grade 5: Yearly Earnings and Years of School Needed for Five Different Careers
Using the information presented, which of the five careers would you choose?
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Grade 6: Which Educational Path Is Better?
Which option is a better choice for Andrea: going to a coding boot camp or obtaining a bachelor’s degree in computer science?
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Grade 7: Choosing How to Pay for Nursing School
Which is a better option for Therese to pay for nursing school?
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Grade 8: Which Degree Is a Better Option?
What is the best educational option for Javier in pursuing a career in engineering?
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Grades 9-10: Engineers: Employment, Pay, and Outlook
Based on the evidence provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, what do you think are the most important factors to consider when choosing a career in engineering?
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