Career & College Readiness News
October 31st- November 4th
IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...
- Positivity Project: Creativity
- Career Technical Education after high school
- What are Career Pathways?
- Funny Halloween scholarships
- Michigan vs Michigan State- The Paul Bunyan Trophy
- Apply to college & FAQs
- College visits are back!!
- Simon Says...
- FAFSA FAQs
- New scholarship opportunities
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current and NEW job postings
NEWS THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
POSITIVITY PROJECT: CREATIVITY
Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage. Anytime you share your original ideas with the world, you risk being criticized or even ostracized.
On a group level, creativity is vital. It helps us solve seemingly impossible problems, create something we never knew we wanted, or simply see the world in a new way. Technological examples include the printing press, refrigeration, electricity, automobiles, and the internet. Just think of what we’d be missing without Renaissance art, Enlightenment thinking, Harlem Renaissance jazz, or hip-hop emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s and 80s.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE): FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER PATHWAYS- WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Reducing the stigma around less-traditional career pathways to empower students to follow their passion is integral.
According to Higher Education in the United States, college wasn’t seen as a necessity to further one’s career or meet professional aspirations until the Cold War. It was then that the government placed math, science, and really any other profession that advanced the United States on a pedestal. Fast forward to today, where American society embraces “higher education as a means to legitimacy, literacy, and respectability.”
If we want to truly support our students, we need to stop perpetuating the stigma surrounding vocational programs and lesser-followed career pathways, and instead encourage future generations to follow their passions. CLICK HERE to learn more about career pathways and how they can help you!
Crazy-Weird Scholarships & Halloween Internships
Why not apply for one of these obscure Halloween-themed scholarships?! This weird list totals more than $50,000 in financial aid.
MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN STATE- THE PAUL BUNYAN TROPHY
APPLY TO COLLEGE & FAQs
SIMON SAYS...LOOK WHO GOT TO VISIT AGS FOR THERAPY DOG THURSDAY!
SIMON IS ON INSTAGRAM!!
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SCAN THE QR CODE TO FOLLOW
ALONG WITH ALL OF HIS ADVENTURES!
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FAFSA: Financial Aid Resources & Common Questions
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