For Students

Preparation + Opportunity = Success

Students, getting ready for college can require a lot of time, effort and planning by both you and your parents. Choosing college has its rewards. It will provide you information and skills that you will use the rest of your life. A person who stays in school will get a better job and earn more money.

View a sample chart of what a high school dropout makes versus someone with a college education.

Here are your college options:

• Technical college or 2-year degree
• 4-year degree
• More than 4 years

Examples of jobs you can get with a:

2 year degree

Medical laboratory technician, computer technician, car mechanic, commercial artist, hotel/restaurant manager, surveyor, water treatment plant operator, registered nurse, physical therapy assistant and more.

Some examples of 2 year schools:

• Chippewa Valley Technical College
• Northcentral Technical College

Some examples of Tribal Colleges:

• Lac Courte Oreilles Community College
• College of Menominee Nation

4 year degree

Teacher, computer systems analyst, accountant, artist, FBI agent, graphic designer, insurance agent, newscaster/sportscaster, public relations specialist, social worker, engineer and more.

Some examples of 4 year schools near Lac du Flambeau:

• UW-Green Bay
• UW-Eau Claire
• UW-Stout

More than 4 years

Scientist, architect, dentist, geologist, lawyer, marine biologist, psychologist, veterinarian, zoologist, doctor and more.

To find out more about college and the cost check out the following websites: www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early