The Mt. Vernon Minute
College and Careers Newsletter
Volume 1 Issue 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
Welcome to CTE Month!! Look for some questions in each newsletter this month for some giveaways from me. This week's question is: Which member of the "Wildcat Workforce" was NOT a Wildcat? First person from each grade to email me the answer, their name and grade wins! My email is: kuhnlr@mvschool.org
Career Cluster Spotlight
This week's Career Cluster Spotlight is Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security can be found in many places within your daily life. Let's take a look at the video to see what this career cluster may include.
Law, Public Safety, and Corrections Careers | Career Cluster/Industry Video Series
Wildcat Workforce
Check out these graduates of MVHS (and 1 from North Posey) in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Cluster:
Posey County Corrections Case Manager
Posey County Superior Court Judge
Employability Skills - Everybody needs them!
This week's Employability Skill is Self-Confidence. Self-Confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment. When you have greater self-confidence you begin to experience freedom from negative thoughts about yourself. This also helps you to able to take smart risks and jump outside your comfort zone. You can do anything if you believe in yourself!
Oddbods Show Us The Importance of Self-Confidence
PARENTS!!!
Do you know what the Freshman Academy Is?
Here is what the teachers from the MVHS Freshman Academy had to say:
21st Century Scholars
21st Century Scholars is an early-college promise program designed to help ensure that every Hoosier student can afford the opportunity provided by a college education. There are eligibility requirements, but students who are accepted and follow the program are eligible for 100% of their tuition costs at an Indiana state school of their choice! Enrollment occurs in either 7th or 8th grade, but must be completed by June 30th of their 8th grade year. Enrollment is easy! Please reach out if you need help getting your student enrolled!
Learn More Indiana
Learn More Indiana webpage is a 1-stop shop resource for students and their parents. From this website you can begin to plan your career, prepare for college and map out your costs. Visit the site to see all that they offer!
Laura Kuhn
Career and Technical Education Coordinator
Email: kuhnlr@mvschool.org
Website: www.mvschool.org
Location: Room 2214 @ MVJHS
Phone: 812-833-5844