Career & College Readiness News
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IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...
- November is Career Development Month Contest!
- Poetry & Art Contest
- Xello refresh video
- Career Exploration
- Tech tour with Xello
- Positivity Project: Bravery
- Manufacturing Open House
- College visits are back!!
- Simon Says...follow me on Instagram!
- FAFSA FAQs
- *NEW* Scholarship opportunities (future educators & musicians)
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current and NEW job postings
NEWS THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
CAREER EXPLORATION WITH XELLO
For many students, career awareness is not just showing them jobs that are related to ones they’ve thought about. It’s about expanding their realm of possibility for their entire future. We all know career awareness isn’t a new concept. Remember parent career days?
While this is still a great practice, students may only be learning about careers within their specific community. This is why career fairs, focused career weeks, in-school mentorship, as well as accessible tools like Xello are great for allowing students to broaden their scope of knowledge of the various career pathways out there.
TAKE TECH CAREER DAY TOUR- CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW!
POSITIVITY PROJECT: Bravery
Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgment; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.
Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose. Watch the video below to learn about how one man overcame fear to save a life.
CHECK OUT THIS OPEN HOUSE ⬇️OPPORTUNITY! ⬇️
APPLY TO COLLEGE & FAQs
SIMON SAYS...HAPPY VETERANS DAY! ❤️🤍💙
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FAFSA: Financial Aid Resources & Common Questions
INTERESTED IN MUSIC? TEACHING?
5 Scholarships for Michigan Students with Upcoming Deadlines
CHECK THIS OUT!! This site contains information on scholarships available to Michigan students as well as:
- Education opportunities
- Statistics on student debt
- How to find and apply for scholarships in Michigan
MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
On October 11, 2022, Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 212 of 2022 to establish the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State:
- Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
- Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
- Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year
Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.
Things High School Seniors can do right now to prepare:
- File the FAFSA.
- Create a MiSSG Student Portal three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
More program details to come. Be the first to hear when more information becomes available and sign-up for updates.
GENESEE OPPORTUNITY- GO SCHOLARSHIP
The GO Scholarship reps will be contacting every area high school to communicate Genesee Opportunity challenges, best practices, and marketing ideas.
Hagen Scholarship Opportunity
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- Must attend an eligible public high school
- Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA
- Must enroll in an eligible college or university
- Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
- Applicant’s Adjusted Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not Exceed $85,000
The 2022-23 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2022. See program details HERE.
TOP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JUNIORS
TOP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS
COLLEGE BOARD
Students who took the October 12th PSAT/NMSQT Test:
Please take a moment to create a College Board account (if you haven't already done so). This resource allows students and families the ability to access PSAT, SAT, and AP scores online, as well as send scores to colleges and universities.
Additionally, students that wish to sign up for the SAT and CLEP exams can register using this resource. Please be sure to keep your login information available for every year in high school!
To create an account please follow these steps:
1. Be sure to have your email address, expected graduation date, and high school(s) name ready.
2. Go to www.collegeboard.org.
3. Click Sign Up.
4. Select I am a Student.
5. Create a username and password (Keep his information in a safe place to reference).
Linking Your College Board Account to Khan Academy for Targeted Practice:
PARCHMENT
Parents and students can easily access transcripts by utilizing Parchment. This online resource allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
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CURRENT JOB POSTINGS
See Mrs. Grady in the Counseling Office for Details
- Are you 18 years old and looking for a job in construction? See Mrs. Grady for more details on this opportunity!
- A local restaurant group is now hiring 16+ individuals- offering new hire bonuses, scholarship opportunities, and a referral program bonus!
- Lifeguards needed! 16+ years old, will train, starting at $13/hour
- Takeout restaurant offering flexible scheduling starting at $12/hr plus tips!
- Plumbing supply company needing immediate help
- ⭐NEW!!⭐A national manufacturing company is hosting an open house on November 22- see Mrs. Grady for more information!
- ⭐NEW!!⭐Local nonprofit looking for a student intern who is interested in expanding their experience in social media management
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About Us
Coordinator of Career & College Readiness Programs
Email: lgrady@fentonschools.org
Website: https://www.fentonschools.org/career-college-readiness-programs/
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2906
Twitter: @FentonAPS_CCR