College and Career News
ZBTHS / NT@ZB
December 14 - 2020
APPLY TO TECH CAMPUS
Pre-screening applications are now available for current Sophomores and Juniors who want to attend the Lake County High Schools Tech Campus for the 2021-2022 school year. Any new interested students need to complete the application by Friday, December 18. Please make sure to click on the correct link for the high school you attend. Registered Dist. 126 students will only be able to access the applications and must be signed in to their district google accounts.
Zion-Benton Township High School Tech Campus Application
New Tech @ Zion-Benton East Tech Campus Application
Please note that students currently attending the Lake County Tech Campus just need to complete the returning application Mrs. Rodriguez-Newton emailed and posted on the Tech Campus CANVAS page by Friday, December 18.
Lake County Tech Campus Links/Reminders
- Lake County High Schools Tech Campus website
- Tech Campus Online Course Guide
- Only current juniors can request the Certified Nursing Assisting or Emergency Medical Technician class
VIRTUAL TECH CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 / 8:30 AM -10:00 AM
Do you still have questions about TECH CAMPUS? Are you considering applying for the 2021-2022 school year?
Join Ms. Newton, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Schuda for this Virtual Tech Campus Information Session. Open for students to pop-in for answers to any last minute questions about the application, Tech Campus courses, or other Tech Campus related questions.
CLICK HERE for the meeting link.
VIRTUAL FAFSA WORKSHOP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 / 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Need help filing a FAFSA? Have questions about your FAFSA?
Plan on attending this VIrtual FAFSA Workshop open to all ZB/NT students and parents.
No registration needed, just drop in. Link for meeting will be provided by Advisor.
CLICK HERE for more information about Financial Aid and FAFSA.
FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID for CLASS of 2021
Starting with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.
CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.
CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. LInks to all sorts of financial aid related things.
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU NEED TO PRINT?
If you need something printed for school (i.e. handout, transcript, scholarship, etc.), please complete a print request form and IMC staff will print off your request and place it in a folder for you to pick up in the ZBTHS North Lobby.
CLICK HERE for details.
SAT PREP for CLASS of 2022
ATTENTION: JUNIORS
CLICK HERE for information about the class and link to the registration form.
ZB/NT will be offering a virtual after-school SAT prep class from Huntington Learning Center for students to prepare for the April 2021 SAT.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS for SENIORS
CLICK on this QUICK START GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS for more information.
PARCHMENT for TRANSCRIPTS
ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com
Due to Winter Break, transcripts will NOT be processed Dec. 24-25 and Jan 1.
A transcript is a copy of a student's permanent academic record that contains courses taken and grades received. An official transcript is prepared and sent by the Student Services Registrar with an original signature of a school official.
CLICK HERE for a detailed presentation on setting up your Parchment account and how to request transcripts.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Need some help?
CLICK on this QUICK START GUIDE TO 4-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS to get started.
This is a general overview of how and when to start applications, and timeframe for applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
HBCU PRESENTATION
CLICK HERE for the slideshow containing links to help you research all the HBCUs.
SENIORS - there is also a link in the presentation to the Common Black College Application for you to apply to 59 of the HBCUs for 1 fee!
Check out SCOIR for SCHOLARSHIPS
Local scholarships are being posted in SCOIR.
CLICK HERE for an introduction to SCOIR and specifics on where to find the Local Scholarship List (directions on Slide 9).
Don't forget to download the the SCOIR app for your phone for alerts and messages.
4 EASY STEPS to ENROLLING at a COLLEGE or CAREER SCHOOL
CLICK HERE for simple guide to walk you through the process from start to finish.
CLC Information
SENIORS!! If you are planning on applying to the College of Lake County, now is the time to complete your application.
CLICK HERE for the application directions and video for ZB students.
CLICK HERE for the application directions and instructions for NEW TECH students.
Don't forget to utilize Melicia Eder, the College and Career Navigator for Zion-Benton students. CLICK HERE for all the information you need to get in contact with Melica.
CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
For students planning on attending any of these career programs, trade schools or unions, please CLICK HERE for information.
You can also contact the ZB Dist. 126 Career Counselor, Mrs. Rodriguez-Newton (cnewton@zbths.org) or the ZBTHS College of Lake County Navigator, Ms. Eder (meder1@clcillinois.edu).
MILITARY RECRUITERS
For students who are looking to get in touch with the local military recruiter for a specific branch,
CLICK HERE for contact information.
IBEW LOCAL 150 is HIRING
SENIORS!! Applications are now available to join the Electrical Union Local 150, Libertyville, IL. Great pay, benefits & retirement package.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
CLICK HERE for more information. Applications are due Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Ms. Allison Zameck
Email: zamecka@zbths.org
Website: https://calendly.com/zamecka/collegeapphelp?month=2020-12
Phone: 847.731.9348
Ms. Colleen Newton
Tech Campus Liaison
Email: newtonc@zbths.org
Website: https://calendly.com/newtonc
Phone: 847.731.9345
Ms. Melicia Eder
Email: meder1@clcillinois.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/meliciaedercollegeandcareernav/welcome
Phone: 847.543.2589