EHS 11th Grade Newsletter
April 2022- From the School Counseling Department
In this Issue:
- Career and Hiring Fair
- Short Term Training Programs
- Self Care Corner
- Paying for Your Education
- Performing & Visual Art Colleges
- Supports & Accommodations in College
- Visiting Colleges
Career Fair at the Expo on April 8th - Don't Forget to Sign Up!
On Tuesday, April 26th, EHS 11th and 12th grade students are invited to sign up to attend the first Vermont-wide Career/Hiring Fair at the Champlain Valley Expo. Connect with employers from various industries looking to hire employees for part-time positions, full-time positions, summer positions and internships. This is not just a hiring fair. This is an opportunity for you to talk to representatives from a variety of career areas to learn more about what the career involves, from training to everyday responsibilities.
Students participating during school hours can sign up via a google form to take a bus to and from the event during the following two times:
Morning: Bus leaves at 9:45 and returns at 11:45 (bus leaves Expo by 11:30)
Afternoon: Bus leaves EHS at 12:15 and returns at 2:15 (bus leaves Expo by 2:00)
Interested? Watch your advisory slides for a QR code and scan it to sign up to attend the fair which will happen on April 8th.
If you're interested but can't participate during the school day you can head to the fairgrounds after school until 6:00.
We will offer many flex block opportunities to help students prepare for the Career Fair. Employers will expect all students to have a resume and be dressed professionally. Sign up for these Flex block workshops with your advisory teacher.
Flex block schedule:
Tues., 3/29 - Resume & Interview Prep workshops
Fri., 4/1 - Resume & Professionalism workshops
Tues,. 4/5 - Resume & Professionalism workshops
Thurs., 4/7 - Resume & Interview Prep workshops
Fri., 4/8 - Resume workshop
Tues., 4/12 - Resume workshop
Thurs., 4/14 - Are you ready? Work on any last minute things.
Need more info? Contact Mrs. Hemingway phemingway@ewsd.org in the Career Center
Short Term Training Programs
credentials. To learn about all the fabulous educational opportunities in Vermont watch this VSAC workshop on Short Term Training.
Apprenticeship programs are employer-sponsored. A business offering apprenticeship training would hire you and sponsor you to take classes at night while working for them during the day. Apprenticeship programs vary in the amount of work and class time required. To learn more about apprenticeship programs, watch this video from VSAC about Career and College Pathways.
Spring is here! This crocus bloomed in the EHS Courtyard on March 17th.
Paying to Further Your post-EHS Education
VSAC's Managing College Costs video can help you understand the college financial aid process. Please watch this video early in your search. For information about scholarships please also access this VSAC Scholarship video and website which will help you get you started.
We are very fortunate in Vermont to have a wonderful financial aid and career resource such as VSAC. They have a lot of information for students and families to use in the college and career search process. Please use them!
Performing and Visual Arts College Planning
College Costs
Apprenticeship Programs
Performing Arts
Supports & Accommodations You Should Look for in College
Supports and accommodations in college will look different at each school. As you transition from high school to college you become an adult and you will need to advocate for yourself in all areas of college, from getting assistance in the tutoring center to speaking with professors about your accommodations. You have used tools like Naviance and the College Board to search for colleges that are the right size, have your intended major, and are in your preferred locations. You should also include supports in your search. College supports will most likely not look the same as what you received in high school., and you will need to find out from those schools what types of student support services they offer. To do that, search the college's website for "Student Services" and set up a meeting to discuss the supports you need and get your specific questions answered. Topics can include the documentation you need to provide to prove you need support, descriptions of supports you received at EHS, and how the college can implement similar supports.
The same goes for mental health supports. If you are currently seeing a therapist, consider connecting with a counselor on campus or a therapist local to the college. Most colleges have a counseling center on campus. If you can't find information on the college website, ask the admissions office for more information about those services. Moving to full independence in college is exciting and can also be overwhelming. This experience could possibly trigger feelings of depression or anxiety. Get the supports you need in place before you start school. Find more information here from NAMI.
For more information on considering supports in college, watch this video from the VSAC College and Career Pathways on Navigating the College search for students who learn differently.
College Visits
In-person visits may have limitations on what they can show you, such as dining halls or residential halls. In many cases you can supplement an in-person tour with virtual opportunities, or rely on those virtual tours for your entire visit experience. Try typing "virtual tour" , "visit" or "campus information" into a school's search field to see if they have a presentation. To learn more about making the most out of virtual tours and information sessions, watch this video from VSAC's College & Career Pathways.