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Reflection Sheet for Analyzing Alternative Education Pathways
Today’s Living
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1. TWO YEAR DEGREES (Associate Degrees)
Overview:
Benefits Drawbacks
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Cost Considerations & Time Commitment
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2. GAP YEAR
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Cost Considerations & Time Commitment
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3. MILITARY SERVICE
Overview:
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4. TRADE SCHOOLS
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5. INTERNSHIPS
Overview:
It’s the position that a student in training takes when they’re underqualified for a job. At an internship, people
can work under a company to gain necessary experience that allows them to be qualified for a certain job.
Internships can vary from paid to unpaid.
Benefits Drawbacks
1. It is great for networking 1. Sometimes very time consuming but unpaid
2. Allows you to gain professional work 2.Highly competitive
experience
Cost Considerations & Time Commitment
Average pay in NJ for an internship is $40,632 per year ($19.53/hr)
Internships can be very time consuming and can vary from in person to virtual to even hybrid.
Career Opportunities:
Career opportunities depend on what field the internship is in.
6. APPRENTICESHIPS
Overview:
Apprenticeships are the combinations of paid training with instruction from teachers. Apprenticeships give
you important knowledge, first hand experience, and pay you for your work.
Benefits Drawbacks
1. Allows you to build a steady income 1.Very stressful as it requires you to learn while
working
2. Offers higher wages than some other post high 2.Very time consuming
school routes
Cost Considerations & Time Commitment
It is paid education and pays you for your work; It does take 1-3 years which can be very time consuming
Career Opportunities:
These experiences and knowledge set the foundation for your future jobs. Additionally, apprenticeships
have a 92% job retention rate after completion
7. JOINING THE WORKFORCE
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Personal Reflection
Which pathway do you find most appealing? Why?
I find internships the most appealing. I would prefer a paid internship because while getting paid to
work, I also have more time compared to other routes. With this time I can also pursue an education
or focus on other aspects of life. Internships also helps me gain work experience which will be
beneficial to getting a job in the future.
