My Education and Employment Goals for After High School - Educational and employment planning checklist

Sep 18, 2026

A structured statement and task checklist guides students in defining education and employment goals after high school. It prompts learners to choose pathways such as a four-year college, community college, technical or trade school, joining the military, or finding a job, then complete matching education and independent living tasks. The document covers preparing for ACT/SAT, school applications and FAFSA, budgeting and transportation planning, seeking medical help and health insurance knowledge, and developing an employment plan through hiring steps like resumes, cover letters, references, and interview practice. It also includes optional military investigation guidance and helpful transition resources.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages24

Reading Time37 min

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My Education and Employment Goals for After High School

Tasks I Need to Finish Before Graduating to Reach My Goals

Education Tasks

Independent Living Tasks

Employment Tasks

Military (Optional)

Helpful Websites

# My Education and Employment Goals for After High School Date: Name: Directions:Read the statement on the next Iine.Then put an“×”in any boxes below that completesthe statement:"f everything went exactly as1 wanted them to go,once l finished high schooli would.." | | -attend a four-year college | -take any job just to earn some money | | --- | --- | --- | | | -attend a community college | ·join the military | | | -attend a technical or trade school | ·I don't know what my future plans are yet | | | -find a job Ienjoy and could learn valuable skills | | # TasksINeed to Finish Before Graduating to Reach My Goals Directions:Select tasks below that you will complete to help you reach your goals. If you put an"x"in any of the boxes above for attendingafouryearcolle,community college,or technical or tradeschool,complete the "Education Tasks"section.If not,skip that section. 1. 2.Put an "X"next to any tasks below that you will complete before graduating. 3.Once you have completed anyof the tasks marked withan"“×“,circle the”×"to show the task has been done. | Education Tasks | | Independent Living Tasks | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | sel. | Transportation | | -Iwill research school options | | | -I will research public transportation | | -I will visit one or more schools | | | -I will take driver's training | | I will complete applications to the school or
training Ihave chosen | | | -1 will prepare for and pass the driver's test | | | | | -I will learn about auto insurance | | -I will schedule and sign up for ACT/SAT | | | -I will learn basic car maintenance | | -I will prepare to do my best on the ACT/SAT | | | -I will learn about buying a used car | | -1will practice writing a college essay | | Sel. | Money Management | | Paying for Post High School Education | | | -I will learn to develop a budget | | -1will research the cost of post high schools | | | -I will set up a checking/savings account | | -I will complete a FAFSA application | | | -I will learn to balance a checking account | | -I will research scholarships and loans | | | -I will learn about paying bills on time | | -I will share my education plan with key people | | | -I will use a debit/credit card wisely | | | | Sel. | General Independent Living | | | | | -I will learn about leasing and contracts | | | | | -I will learn about setting up utilities | | | | | Iwill learn about when and how to seek medical
help | | | | | | | | | | -I will learn to do laundry | | | | | -I will make healthy food choices | | | | | -I will learn about health insurance | | | | | -Iwill learn to furnish an apartment | | | | | -Iwill register for Selective Service(males) | Sel.Getting Into Schools after High SchoolSel. | Employment Tasks | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Sel. | While lam Still in High School | | | | -Iwill regularly check credits for graduation | | | | -I will develop an employment plan | | | | -I will participate in work experience | | | | -I will take courses that improve my resumé | | | | -I will commit to getting better grades | | | | -I will volunteer in the community | | | | -I will develop a back-up employment plan | | | Sel. | Getting Hired | | | | -I will learn about writing cover letters | | | | -Iwill prepare a list of references | | | | -I will develop a quality resumé | | | | -1will practice interviewing effectively | | | | -Iwill learn how and where to find jobs | | | | -1will practice filling out applications | | | | -Iwill share my employment plan with key people | | | | Military* | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Sel. | Investigate the Military | | | | -I will investigate different branches | | | | -I will meet with recruiters | | | | -I will take the ASVAB military examination | | | *If yo

FAQs

How does the document ask students to state their post–high school goals?

Students read a statement about what they want life to be like after high school, then place an “×” in the boxes that complete the statement (e.g., attending college options, joining the military, or finding a job).

What education tasks should be completed if a student selects a college or trade option?

If the student marks attendance at a four-year college, community college, or technical/trade school, they complete the “Education Tasks” section, including researching school options, visiting schools, completing applications, scheduling and signing up for ACT/SAT, preparing and practicing a college essay, and completing FAFSA and scholarship/loan research.

What employment and hiring steps are recommended before graduation?

The document includes steps while still in high school (such as checking credits, developing an employment plan, participating in work experience, improving a résumé, committing to better grades, and volunteering). For getting hired, it recommends learning cover letter writing, preparing references, developing a résumé, practicing interviewing, learning where to find jobs, practicing applications, and sharing the employment plan with key people.

Which resources does the document provide to support career transition and job search?

It lists helpful websites including EDUHSD WorkAbility I, Department of Rehabilitation, Connections Job One, California Conservation Corps, Job Corps, the Americans with Disabilities Act resources, Job Accommodation Network, the Social Security Administration, and additional job search sites and WorkAbility social media links.

Sep 18, 2026

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