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JUNIORS: Tips to Prepare for Senior Year Check out this Tips to Prepare for Senior Year document that will be very helpful in working through these coming weeks to be ready for your senior year. Whether you are thinking college, working, military or still exploring careers of interest, you will want to spend time soon reviewing your path and creating your own timeline and goals to work towards before August arrives. It will be here before you know it! | Have questions about the college application, financial aid and enrollment process? The counselors have compiled a FAQ list of commonly asked questions. Check these documents to see if your questions are answered. If not, feel free to email your counselor or Mrs. McGahan (cmcgahan@wths.net). | Seniors: Planning to start at CLC next year? |
JUNIORS: Tips to Prepare for Senior Year
Have questions about the college application, financial aid and enrollment process?
Need to meet with a Counselor?
SUMMER APPRENTICESHIP AWARENESS PROGRAM
Want to earn a $100 Gift Card? The CLC Apprenticeship Program are hosting several summer opportunities for current students in grades 9 -12 to participate in one or more of the "learn and earn" programs in June or July. They are open to all students who have interest or wish to learn about employer use of apprenticeships and the CLC academic programs related to them. Space is limited for each program so early registration in May is encouraged! Deadline to register is May 30th.
TRANSPORTATION & LUNCH PROVIDED
Industries of Interest:
• Manufacturing
• Horticulture
• Business Administration
Employers for Site Visits:
June 6th - Siemens - https://www.siemens.com/us/en.html (Manufacturing focus)
June 7th LMT- Onsrund - https://www.onsrud.com/ (Manufacturing focus)
June 8th Schmechtig Landscapes - https://schmechtiglandscapes.com/ (Horticulture focus)
June 13th - Consumers Credit Union - https://www.myconsumers.org/ (Business focus)
June 14th - Abbott - https://www.abbott.com/ (Manufacturing focus)
Click HERE for a folder of flyers and registration forms. Students must complete a registration, photo release form and employer visit consent form for one or more of the programs they wish to attend. Once received, CLC will follow up with the students on specific dates and times for these events. (Note: A parent or guardian must sign the application form.) CLC will provide transportation to the employer sites either in Lake County or Chicago, but students must provide their own transportation to CLC's Grayslake Campus by 8:45 a.m.
Juniors: Boys State 2023
Boys State is a week long government simulation where participants are citizens in a mock 51st state. Throughout the week , attendees learn how the American political system works by participating in their own primaries, elections and assemblies. In addition to participating in the mock government, attendees learn valuable leadership skills and participate in a wide variety of developmental opportunities. The applicants are open to males who have completed their Junior year by 2023 Click below for the information or visit their website.
Juniors: Girls State 2023
The program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through our enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. The young women become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form of government works at the state and national levels.
Applicants must currently be in their junior year in high school or the home school equivalent.
To apply and for additional information, visit their website.
Are you a First Generation College Student?
Looking for Local Scholarships?
If you need to request a transcript for a scholarship, please complete this FORM. You may pick-up transcripts from Mrs. Maggiore in Student Services in the main office.
CLC Scholarship Information
Click HERE to access Miss Meadowcroft's presentation. CLC Scholarships have a general application that is due by June 1st.
Stop by the CCC if you have additional questions.
National Scholarship Search Engines
What's a Hispanic-Serving Institution?
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are public or not-for-profit degree granting institutions with 25% or more Latino undergraduate full-time equivalent enrollment. Emerging HSIs have between 15 and 24.9 percent undergraduate full-time equivalent Hispanic enrollment. While emerging HSIs do not have the critical mass of Latino student enrollment required to meet the definition of an HSI, these institutions may soon meet the criteria as their enrollment grows and Latino representation increases. The Developing HSIs Program is a White House initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Hispanics. Click here for more information.
Additional Resources (including lists of HSIs and EHSIs):
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators
Class of 2024: Want to learn how to apply to college?
This comprehensive, 2 day, 2 1/2 hour workshop in the Almond Campus College and Career Center will walk you through the entire process and you will leave feel relieved about how simplistic the process is!
- A binder of information will be distributed to each student including information about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, college search, Maia Learning, Common App, Coalition App, and more!
- We will host Illinois State University to complete a live application to see what the applications are all about.
- An English teacher will provide an introduction to the Common App essay prompts and essay writing in general.
- A college-student panel of WTHS alumni will return to share their insight about the process and college life.
- All for FREE!
- Sign-up for one of our 4 sessions today to lock in your spot!
- Session 1: June 5-6...9:45-12:15 (FULL)
- Session 2: June 5-6...12:45-3:15
- Session 3: June 7-8...9:45-12:15
- Session 4: June 7-8...12:45-3:15
Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Are you interested in a career in Construction and the Building Trades? Youth Build Lake County’s FREE Pre-apprenticeship program can prepare you to successfully transition to a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship in the trades! This 12-week program is for young people aged 18 or older who already have their high school diploma or equivalent, and are interested in starting a career in the construction industry. Students gain field experience on real construction sites to ensure that they are ready for employment in the field upon graduation.
Students would are 18 and currently high school seniors would begin the program in August. Applications are now open so that you can begin the orientation process. If a student is interested in applying or wants to learn more information, click below!
https://yblc.org/pre-apprenticeship-program/ - Info on the Program
https://yblc.org/youthbuild-program/apply-now/ - Apply for the Program
Apprenticeship Program Search
ADMA High School Summer Conservatory Programs
If you are a performing arts student who is still seeking an exciting and immersive summer experience, check out AMDA's High School Summer Conservatory programs! They offer immersive two-week high school summer conservatory programs in both New York and L.A. for Musical Theatre, Acting, and Dance!
Looking to jump into full-time work after high school, maybe even earn a college degree for free?
- Check out the Learn while Earn jobs to earn anywhere from $15-27/hour starting pay with just a HS diploma!
CLC Apprenticeship Program
Career Programs for Apprenticeships
- Business - Business Administration
- Education - Early Childhood Education
- Horticulture - Landscape Design, Arboriculture, Production, Construction & Maintenance
- Manufacturing - Precision Machining Technology, Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics (ARM), Industrial Technology and HVAC
- Information Technology - Computer Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Teen Opportunities at the Anti-Cruelty Society
The Anti-Cruelty Society, in partnership with The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers a unique program for high school students with a serious interest in veterinary medicine or animal science related careers. This academic opportunity introduces students to the many areas of science that they will encounter in veterinary school using a college lecture format. The virtual program explores topics such as veterinary school admissions, challenges and thrills of being a veterinarian, and how clinical science is used to diagnose and treat injury and disease in a variety of animals.
Application deadline is June 4th.
To learn more and to apply: https://anticruelty.org/veterinary-mentoring-program
Click HERE for additional volunteer and virtual opportunities in working with animals.
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Illinois Tech Virtual Internships | Standout Search | Additional Internship and Volunteer Opportunities |
Lake County Sheriff Explorer Post Program
Virtual Career Fair
Support Services are Available
For a list of our WTHS academic tutors, please click HERE.
Maia Learning: Our College and Career Planning Tool
Maia Learning is a college and career readiness platform that engages students in planning their futures. It allow students to develop profiles, explore careers that fit those profiles, and build academic, college, and career plans. It helps them manage college applications, and build portfolios that will gain them admission. It helps counselors manage student progress, and keeps families involved in the process.
Click here for a brief tutorial on accessing Maia Learning or click here for a shared folder which houses several helpful video tutorials and resources on the college search and application process.
Sallie Mae Paying for College Resource
The Paying for College Resource delivers free, easy to understand information and resources, so your family is confident you have everything you need to figure out how to pay for school.
Wondering if your interested college has test-optional admissions?
Mrs. McGahan
