Community Outreach

College is typically where people go after high school to study a specific form of education and to intern and get a degree to go into the work force.

Trade schools are focused on providing students specific skills that can be directly applied to a career in certain fields, called the trades. Common trades include agriculture, repairs, automotive technology, and natural resources. Typically you would earn a certificate that can be used to get jobs in your field.

A community college offers Associate’s degrees. They may offer programs similar to a trade school. Community colleges are typically
cheaper than universities. Degrees offered at community colleges can be used to enter the workforce after graduation or to obtain a
Bachelor’s degree at a later date.

A university is an educational institution that offers programs in a wide variety of subjects. They typically offer bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. Universities are usually what people think of when they hear “college.”

• Make more money than you would with just a high school diploma
• Learn industry-specific skills that look good to an employer
• Good job security
• Typically cheaper than university
• Shorter program length Learn by doing
• Earn certifications to be able to work in a specific field

• Gogebic Community College
• Bay College
• Engineering Technology
• Northern Michigan
• Professional Trades Programs
• Northern Style Beauty Academy
• Great Lakes Boat Building School
• Copper Country Automotive Technology

• Certain Northern Michigan
• University Programs
• Gogebic Community College
• Bay College
• Ojibwa Community College

• Good for students who want a rounded education, but still want to join the workforce faster than a four year program would allow you to.
• Good for those who are working or who have family responsibilities.

• Earn an Associate’s degree Can be transferred to certain Bachelor’s programs.
• It is broader than the education that can be gained at a trade school, but is still more directly related than a four year degree.
• More flexible scheduling than universities.

One of the previous classes talked about how people actually go to the military after high school for the benifits for you your self and your family such as ranging for paid education after to retired paid plans.

They also talked about apprenticeships an how good they could be. They mentioned how they could help build your resume and gain relationships towards a specific field of work due to your mentor/mentee relationship. They also talked about how their goal was to be civically engaged in the western Upper Peninsula community. So in this document I went over a couple resources and opportunities this page for students to look over for out of high school post secondary education and career opportunities.