Start Planning your Career Pathway in Middle School!

8^th Grade Year 
>PLAN

You may wonder how your grades in middle school can affect your future career path. Believe it or not, your grades count a lot. Grades are the only
way colleges, employers, and others in positions of authority can objectively measure your performance. There is NO downside to getting good grades.

• Develop good study habits. 
• Identify career paths that interest you.  
• Plan to complete your health and physical education graduation requirements your freshmen or sophomore year.
• Keep your grades and school attendance up. Both GPA and attendance will be reviewed when enrolling at MVCTC.
• Plan to attend one of the MVCTC Summer Camps for 8^th graders.

9^th Grade Year
> EXPLORE

Start researching MVCTC Career Programs in 9^th grade. This gives you plenty of time to research which career path is best for you and to make
sure you have the academic classes completed to be accepted to MVCTC.

• Meet with your school counselor to discuss participation in pre-college programs like College Credit Plus, Tech Prep, etc.
• Explore your interests by completing a career assessment at www.OhioMeansJobs.com.
• Keep your grades and school attendance up. Both GPA and attendance will be reviewed when enrolling at MVCTC. 
• Find a family member, community leader, or teacher to serve as a mentor. 
• Research career pathways and college plans.
• Plan to attend one of the MVCTC Summer Camps for 9^th graders.

10^th Grade Year
> VISIT

This is when things get really exciting!

• Sophomore Career Day - Plan to visit MVCTC on your scheduled partner school visit day. You will have the chance to visit two career programs at MVCTC for a full school day. This is an opportunity to “try on” the career program to see if it is a good fit for you. 
• Sophomore Open House - The Open House is a great chance to bring your parents/guardians back to see what has you so excited. Visit the school, tour the classes, and meet the instructors.
• Application time! Applications are accepted starting in December of your sophomore year. 
• Continue to be dedicated to keeping your grades up and being in attendance at school.
• Attend a Sophomore Visitation Day.
• Plan to attend one of the MVCTC Summer Camps for 10^th graders.