Career Life Connections 12: Post-Secondary Plan

Essential Question:
· How can I become more informed and knowledgeable about my options for my life after high school?

Curricular Competencies:
· Analyze internal and external factors to inform personal career-life choices
for post-graduation planning
· Explore possibilities for preferred personal and education/employment futures, using creative and innovative
thinking
· Know about diverse post-graduation possibilities, including personal, educational, and work options
· Practice post-graduation budget planning

Graduating students usually have a variety of options to contemplate. To help you with this process, you
will need to complete each of following sections of the Transition Plan, which will hopefully allow you to better
understand the path that interests or most interests you to follow after graduation.

Follow these steps:

1) Complete Your Career Plans (You will need a Plan A & B)

2) Next, complete the following two options:

 Post-secondary education or training (You’ve already completed most of this research with your PSI
Research Assignment)
 Travel / Gap year

3) Finally, complete the section called: Working full-time and living on your own.

4) Submit your Transition Plan online through Teams before the deadline (December 9th) and post your
completed Transition Plan to your CLC Portfolio Page on your website.
 CAREER: PLAN A

Career Choice A: _______________Software Engineer_______________

Me and my choices: Computer Science has always been my passion. From an early age, I was
Consider: interested in computing platform and software engineering-related areas, a
❏ What do you enjoy about this product of growing with technology products all around me. Like many in
career choice? my generation, these technologies have shaped the way I see the world. As I
❏ What sort of lifestyle can this grew up, this industry has been seen as a rapidly growing and promising
choice create for you? career path. So, I decided to devote my passion to the tech industry.
❏ Why is this the best choice for
you?

Career Info that I have discovered… Upsides: Have a bright future and our life demands a lot of technologies.
Consider: Downsides: The industry is very competitive. It requires many years of
❏ Upsides/downsides of this hardworking and also aptitude to get a satisfactory position.
employment choice
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities Job duties:
❏ Salary range  Executing full lifecycle software development
❏ Future outlook  Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code
❏ Lifestyle factors  Producing specifications and determine operational feasibility
❏ Advancement opportunities Salary range:
Average base salary: $84,805
Between 58k – 106k

Future outlook:
Software engineers enjoy overall strong job prospects. BLS projections
indicate a 25% nationwide growth for common software engineering roles
from 2021-2031, over three times faster than the average for all
occupations.

Lifestyle:
A software developer does not require a specific working place. So, we can
work at home or in the company. I can pick up the kids from the school or
take them out for a while if my wife can’t take time off.

Advancement opportunities:
As the accumulation of experience, I can be a tech lead, engineering
manager or even chief technology officer.

Three employability skills I possess 1. Strong mathematic skills

that will support my plan:
Consider:
❏ Skills required for position 2. Good at troubleshooting and debug
❏ Personal attributes

3. Have experience, or at least a working familiarity,

with JavaScript, Linux/Unix, Perl, Shell, Java, Ruby, PHP, Python, Hands-
On SQL, Microsoft ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Node.js
Education needed to pursue my Software engineers and designers must complete a bachelor's degree in
plan: software engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a related
Consider: subject.
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary requirements
 CAREER: PLAN B

Career Choice B: ___________Hardware Engineer____________________

Me and my choices: From an early age, I started interested in DIY my computer. Such as replace
Consider: CPUs, hard drive or memory. It’s a passion for me to design and test new
❏ What do you enjoy about this hardware products. Especially when I can use the hardware that designed by
career choice? myself. Working in this circumstance, I can learn new things that I interest
❏ What sort of lifestyle can this in days after days and meet others with the same hobby as me. Although
choice create for you? working must be very tired and competitive, I believe working in the field
❏ Why is this the best choice for that I interested in can alleviate a little bit.
you?

Career Info that I have discovered… Upsides/downsides:

Consider: Being a hardware engineer can have competitive salary, good work-life
❏ Upsides/downsides of this balance, flexible career and side-job options, etc. However, growth might be
employment choice very limited, need continuous studying and knowledge of upcoming
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities technologies may also be difficult to get into this career.
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook Job duties:
❏ Lifestyle factors  Design new computer hardware, creating schematics of computer
❏ Advancement opportunities equipment to be built.
 Test the computer hardware they design.
 Analyze the test results and modify the design as needed.
 Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new
software.
 Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware.

Salary range:
Between 58k – 104k

Future Outlook:
Employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 5 percent
from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Lifestyle:
Computer engineers usually work in offices or laboratories in comfortable
surroundings. They usually work about 40 hours a week -- the same as
many other professional or office workers do.

Advancement opportunities:
Some computer hardware engineers can advance to become computer and
information systems managers.

Three employability skills I possess 1. Analytical skills. Computer hardware engineers analyze complex
that will support my plan: equipment to determine the best way to improve it.
Consider:
❏ Skills required for position 2. Critical-thinking skills. These engineers use logic and reasoning to
❏ Personal attributes clarify goals, examine assumptions, and identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.

3. Problem-solving skills. Computer hardware engineers identify complex

 problems in computer hardware, develop and evaluate possible solutions,
and figure out the best way to implement them.

Education needed to pursue my Most entry-level computer hardware engineers have a bachelor’s
plan: degree in computer engineering, although a degree in electrical
Consider: engineering or computer science also is generally acceptable.
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary requirements
POST- First Choice: Second Choice:
University of British Columbia University of Toronto
SECONDARY
OPTfollow
University, College
or Institution

Name of Degree or Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Computer Science

type of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of Science

Length of the 4 Years 4 Years

program
Example: 4 years

Price of Tuition for $5,729.00 $6,280 

the first year

Approx. Cost of $2,500.00 $1,000–$2,000

books/supplies for
the first year

Cost to live in $15,948.00 $6,935–$11,697

Residence

Application Fee to $74.25 $90

apply to program

Application January 15, 2023 January 12

deadline
Example: January
9, 2023

Academic Graduation from high school  High School Diploma with 6

Requirements for Chemistry 11 Grade 12 academic courses,
program (pre- Physics 11 including English Studies 12 or
requisites) Pre-Calculus 11 English 12 or English First
Composition 11
Peoples 12.
English Studies 12
Chemistry 12 or Physics 12
 Provincial examinations are
Pre-calculus 12 required for English 12 or
English Studies 12 or English
First Peoples 12 for BC students
who graduated in 2018 and
2019.
 Calculus 12 or Calculus AP (AB
or BC) is required for programs
with the Calculus prerequisite

Other possible System architect Computer Security Analyst.

occupations related IT technician. Database Developer.
to this type of Database administrator. Hardware Systems Designer.
degree IT analyst.
Systems Analyst
 TRAVEL / GAP YEAR OPTION
Itinerary and Budget

Using Power Point or another visual medium, create a travel plan and be sure you have included ALL of the
following information for your travel itinerary.

Where?
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
1. Tokyo-Japan
2. Chongqing-China
3. Seoul-Korea
4. London-UK
5. San Francisco-USA

When?
● What time of year/season
In summer, July, August, September
● For how long (in each location)
1 week for each location
How?
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and scheduling options)
By local tourist bus or Uber
Most of the transportation costs are included in the tour plans.
Preserve $200 for Uber or taxi when need in each location.
Accommodations
 List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
 Indicate the cost per night
1. Tokyo: Hotel Keihan Tsukiji Ginza Grande 7 nights
Hotel Keihan Tsukiji Ginza Grande in Tokyo - Official website - Book a hotel located in Tsukiji
Ginza, Tokyo
$141/night
2. Chongqing: Hilton Hotel 7 nights
Hilton Chongqing
$83/night
3. Seoul: Hotel SKYPARK Myeongdong 7 nights
호텔 스카이파크 그룹 공식 사이트 (skyparkhotel.com)
$75/night
 4. London: Holiday Inn 7 nights
Select your room (ihg.com)
$144/night
5. San Francisco: The Marker 7 nights
The Marker | Official Site (themarkersf.com)
$134/night

Budgeting Costs
● Anticipated food costs
● Travel visas
● Travel vaccinations
● Costs for activities, sightseeing, entertainment, etc.
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?
 WORKING FULL-TIME & LIVING ON YOUR OWN

Projected employment: _______Grocery Associate ______ Employer: ________T&T Supermarket ___________

Income Monthly: Annually:

A) Hourly Wage/salary $16.00 $2668 $37688

B) Income Tax *Use an income tax calculator $400.2 $5363.2

to estimate your provincial & federal taxes.*

Subtract Income Tax from Income (A – B = ) $2668 - $400 $37688 - $5363.2

Net Income: $2267.8 $32324.8

Expenses:

Rent Claymore Apartments5374 203 St, $19140 rent/year

List the details of your rental accommodations: Langley, BC V3A 7J8, CAN
 Location: 1 Bedroom
 Bedrooms: 1 Bathroom
 Bathrooms: 474 Sq Ft
 Square footage $1595/month
 Parking: Arteries nearby, but traffic
 Monthly rent: congestion and parking problems
are possible.

Utilities $6.479 $77.75

 Electricity $6.25 $75
 Water $50 $600
 Cable / Internet

Food/Grocery $60 $720

Car Insurance $30 $360

Fuel $30 $360

Car Repairs $10 $120

Compass Card (Transit) $10 $120

Cell Phone $15 $180

Clothing $20 $240

Entertainment $30 $360

Personal items $20 $240

Recreation / Sports / Gym membership $0 $0

Other $40 $620

 gifts
 house supplies
 specialist fees
  eye care/prescriptions
 hair cuts
 moving costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings / Investments $226.78 $9021.36

Try for a minimum of 10%

Total Expenses $2149.509 $25934.11

Total Net Income MINUS Total Expenses $118.29 $90.69

Write a one page reflection on whether your job will support your lifestyle.

● What sacrifices will you have to make?

● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings for in five years? Ten
years? What are your savings goals?

- If I start working after high school instead of going to university, I can only get an average salary which

tight to live. Thus, I can’t buy many expensive electronic products that I like at the same time. Only if I can

save up some money at the end of year after providing gifts for families and friends, I can buy something

the I interested in which I didn’t receive as a gift. In addition, most of my time will be spent on work

because it’s a full-time job and supermarket workers won’t have that much holiday. Both the time and

budget for entertainment dropped dramatically more than I expected.

- The main goal of life will be changed to position advancement instead of studying hard in the university, so

that I can alleviate the pressure on cost of living and for providing my family and myself a better future,

better education for my kids or traveling across different countries for sightseeing.

- I’m planning to save $9021.36 per year. I’ll use my savings for banking investments so I can gain some

interest rate. Then few years later, as the accumulating of my savings, I will be able to have a nice vacation

in Mexico or across Europe with my family or girlfriend. Ten years later, after a lot of times of promotion,

I can save up a considerable amount of money so I can afford the house leasing or loan for buying the

house. My goal is to have a stable living environment for my own family and myself.