Counselor Connection
2/25/2022
District 196 College Fair: Save the Date!
Rosemount High School
Thursday, March 3rd, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Rosemount High School is hosting a College Fair on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. You will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from over 100 area colleges/universities, community and technical colleges, professional schools and military organizations.
Click HERE for flyer, list of schools, and barcode sign-up
Class of 2022: Eagan Community Foundation Scholarship
MARCH 1ST DEADLINE! Class of 2022: Eagan Community Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are sponsored by a variety of local businesses, school organizations, family foundations and nonprofits. The Foundation’s Scholarship Program has awarded over 2,100 scholarships totaling more than $2 million in the past 30 years.
Applications will be accepted until March 1st, 2022.
Visit www.eaganfoundation.org for details.
Gap Year Internship Webinar
Join Gap Year Solutions as we host a free webinar focused on Gap Year internships on Wednesday March 2 at 7:00PM ET. We'll cover:
General overview of Gap Years
Why Gap Year internships matter
Examples of Gap Year internships
Common internship questions
Free Tuition for AA degree in Early Childhood Education
New Horizon Academy is now accepting applications for high school students looking for part-time after school positions with tuition benefits.
Click HERE for more information.
Career Exploration for Teens
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, March 1, 7–8 p.m.
Take an interest assessment and learn about valuable tools that will get you started in planning your dream career. Presented by Dakota County CareerForce. Registration required at tinyurl.com/DCL8921741How to Create Your First Resume
Zoom virtual event
Monday, March 7, 7–8 p.m.
Learn how to craft your resume and get tips on what to include and what to leave out. Explore different resume styles and find what works best for you. Presented by Dakota County CareerForce. Registration required at tinyurl.com/DCL8921835How to Prepare for Your First Interview
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, March 15, 7–8 p.m.
Discover ways to stand out from the crowd during your next job interview. Get tips for setting up your space for a virtual interview, answering interview questions and avoiding common mistakes. Presented by Dakota County CareerForce. Registration required at tinyurl.com/DCL8921842St. Paul College FREE Summer Camps (paid for by the Schulze Grant)
Saint Paul College in partnership with the Schulze Grant has some amazing FREE opportunities for students ages 13-17 this spring and summer!
The registration will be on a first come basis and once full we will start a wait list. The only requirement to qualify for one of these offerings is to be from a School District other than Saint Paul Public Schools. Saint Paul Public Schools is fortunate to have a similar grant with the 3M corporation and will be supporting their students with that opportunity.
Imagine It, Design It, Make It! an Advanced Manufacturing Camp, July 18-21, 2022 *30 spots available
SCRUBS Camp a Healthcare Summer Camp, July 25-28, 2022 *10 spots available
Manufacturing Prep Course, April 4-15, 2022 *40 spots available
Other camp offerings not covered by the Schulze Grant:
Video Game Design June 20-23
Cosmetology Camp, June 20-23
https://www.saintpaul.edu/wtce/highschoolcamps
Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Information Sessions
Real Talk is excited to launch our spring season with a two-night HBCU Edition on March 2 and 3, when a variety of campus representatives and current HBCU students will share key information about the college admissions process, scholarships, student life, and more.
This Real Talk event is the perfect opportunity to hear directly from the source and gain the insight you need to help students decide which of the 100+ HBCUs across the country should be added to their college lists. We can't wait to see you at Real Talk: HBCU Edition on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT!
College/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. Students can view these visits by logging into their Naviance Student account (Video directions here). Students should register on Naviance for both virtual AND/OR in person college visits. The registration in Naviance is the pass to leave class. If registering for a virtual visit during the school day, students should bring their iPad and earbuds to the counseling office to log-on for the visit. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
College Visits currently scheduled for next week:
Monday, February 28: University of Minnesota-Duluth - 2:00p.m.
Wednesday, March 2:
Binghamton University - 8:00 a.m.
United States Army National Guard - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 3: University of East Anglia (UEA) from Norwich England - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 4:
Montana State University - 8:00 a.m.
Alaska Pacific University - 11:00 a.m.
** If students would like to attend any of these college /military visits, they can register on Naviance.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930
Student Support Specialist
Harry Sonie
651-683-6977
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