Career & College Readiness News
March 23rd -April 3rd
IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...
- 📣📣LAST CALL for MICCD Field Trip!!📣📣
- JUNIORS & SENIORS- are you interested in a career in healthcare??
- Scholarships for Women
- 24 Scholarships for Michigan students
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- College visits calendar
- FAFSA FAQs
- NEW scholarship opportunities
- ⏰150+ scholarships with APRIL deadlines⏰
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current job postings
NEWS THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
📣📣LAST CALL!!📣📣 MICCD Field Trip
WHAT IS MICCD?
Since 2008, MI Construction Career Days has been Michigan’s premiere construction career exploration event. Based on the National Career Day model, MICCD provides Michigan’s young people a chance to experience construction up-close, getting the chance to use real tools, materials and heavy equipment under the direct guidance of construction professionals from all sectors of the industry. These young people will not only see what construction is, but learn of the training and education paths to secure the good paying jobs a career in construction provides.
JUNIORS & SENIORS! Are you interested in a career in healthcare?? Check out this opportunity!
This is a program designed for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in working after graduation and pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The opportunity includes 10 weeks of training- at NO COST- culminating with an industry-recognized credential, followed by a PAID 10-week internship, and an additional opportunity to pursue further secondary education with a scholarship included! Don't miss this meeting to learn more about this AMAZING PROGRAM AND OPPORTUNITY!
Scholarships for Women
In honor of March as Women's History Month, check out this list that includes 20+, scholarships for women ready to shatter "the glass ceiling." CLICK HERE for more information!
24 Scholarships for Michigan Students
USE YOUR XELLO PROFILE TO SEE HOW YOUR INTERESTS, PERSONALITY, & SKILLS ALIGN WITH A VARIETY OF CAREERS
CAREER EXPLORATION WITH XELLO
For many students, career awareness is not just showing them jobs that are related to ones they’ve thought about. It’s about expanding their realm of possibility for their entire future. We all know career awareness isn’t a new concept. Remember parent career days?
While this is still a great practice, students may only be learning about careers within their specific community. This is why career fairs, focused career weeks, in-school mentorship, as well as accessible tools like Xello are great for allowing students to broaden their scope of knowledge of the various career pathways out there.
We have the following college visits coming up! Please don't miss out on these great opportunities to find out more about the universities and what they have to offer.
Grand Valley State University - Thursday, March 23rd at 9:35am
Saginaw Valley State University - Thursday, April 20th at 9:35am
Ferris State University - Thursday, April 27th at 9:35am
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FAFSA: Financial Aid Resources & Common Questions
Michigan Adjusters Scholarship
To be considered for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
• Student must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing or have been successfully admitted into a college/university for the upcoming academic year.
• Student must either be established in one of the following industries or have a goal is to
work in the one after graduation.
o Insurance
o Firefighting
o Law Enforcement
o Auto Repair
o Construction
o Law
o Business
o Finance/Accounting
• Planning to enroll with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Submit their current resume or CV
• Submit a brief essay outlining their plans for the future OR why they believe they should be considered for this scholarship.
CLICK HERE to access the scholarship application form. Deadline is April 10th, 2023
Financial Plus "You ARe the Future" Scholarship
The Financial Plus Scholarship is now live! March 1st through May 5th, 2023 Financial Plus Credit Union will be accepting applications for its “You are the Future” scholarship. We will be awarding 5 scholarships of $1,000.00 to recipients based on attaining all eligibility requirements and short essay content. The scholarship recipients will be announced on May 19th, 2023.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. The applying candidate must be a current Michigan resident.
2. Candidate must be either a high school student graduating in 2023 with a minimum grade point average(GPA) of 3.0 or a current full-time college, trade school or university student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be able to provide current school transcript of grades.
3. The candidate must complete the application with a short essay (500 words or less) on how the candidate will make a positive impact in our community and submit the application and essay with an official copy of their current transcript and one letter of recommendation from a legal adult other than a relative.
4. Except as provided in the rules, the candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university by July 7, 2023.
Scholarship Packages may be mailed to the following address post-marked by May 5, 2023, dropped off at any Financial Plus Credit Union Branch Office by 5:00 P.M. EST on May 5, 2023, OR uploaded to choose https://www.myfpcu.com/documents-portal department Marketing by 5:00 P.M. EST on May 5, 2023.
Women in Defense (STEM) Scholarship Opportunity
Our Horizons High School Scholarship is for girls in their senior year of high school who plans to attend a Michigan university next fall and are interested in STEM. 2023 deadline is March 31! This scholarship is an exciting first step for many young women to not just begin a career in a STEM field but also in Defense. Some of our own members or partners in the Defense industry received this scholarship. Scholarship amount is determined based on fundraising efforts so please participate and support WID events! For more information email our Scholarship Chair at scholarships@wid-mi.org .
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria:
• Be a female
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Michigan
• Be a senior high school (grade 12) currently enrolled full time
• Demonstrate achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense
• Be active in school and/or the local community
• Be planning to attend an accredited Michigan university or college, either full-time or part-time
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunities
New Scholarship Database
The average student today will graduate with more than $30,000 in debt and is far less likely to start small businesses, seek the highest-impact careers, buy homes, or start families.
At Bold.org, we believe that’s a problem worth solving. Check out this LIST of new scholarships being offered to high school students.
*NEW* Flint Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship
The Flint Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship application is now available. The deadline to submit your application is March 10th. Please stop by the counseling office to pick up the application.
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate financial need by completing an application for financial aid (obtain from your high school or college/university): FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR FFS (Family Financial Statement)
- Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the state of Michigan.
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.
23 Scholarships to Apply for in 2023
Men's College Scholarship
Microsoft Scholarships
Check out new scholarships available through Microsoft.
Blacks At Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship
Supports the continued growth and development of Black employees and encourages students to pursue a career in technology.
HOLA At Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship
HOLA is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of Hispanic and Latinx tech professionals and encouraging students to pursue a career in technology.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
Delivers on the mission of the Microsoft cross-disability employee resource group to empower and enable people with disabilities.
Women At Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship
Seeks to empower and enable high school women and non-binary people* to go to college, realize the impact technology has on the world, and target a career in the technology industry.
The Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSICIANS
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS
5 Scholarships for Michigan Students with Upcoming Deadlines
CHECK THIS OUT!! This site contains information on scholarships available to Michigan students as well as:
- Education opportunities
- Statistics on student debt
- How to find and apply for scholarships in Michigan
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.
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
Hospice Grief Camp Opportunity for Volunteers and Campers
Camp TMT is a safe place for children to learn to cope with their own grief and to know that many other children are coping with the loss of loved ones. Trained staff and volunteers provide planned activities to help children grieve and express themselves in a safe and healthy manner. Campers will participate in fun activities like a rock climbing wall, swimming, arts/crafts, and a memorial service to include family members will be held on the final day of camp. *Note, lunch and snacks are provided.
Volunteer role:
Your role as a volunteer will be to provide support and comfort to a camper. You will be assigned to a camper as their “buddy”. You will attend grief support groups with your camper. Then, engage them with the fun activities that camp has to offer.
SENIORS!! Looking for a summer job?
Work in the Great Michigan Outdoors This Summer
Know someone who might be looking for work this summer? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has seasonal park worker positions at Michigan state parks for the spring and summer seasons.
These are great positions for those that love to work in the outdoors. Positions start at $15 per hour. The department is also hiring seasonal park rangers!
Learn more and explore job openings at
SENIORS- Summer Job Opportunity
See Mrs. Grady in the Counseling Office for Details
- 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!
- Front office positions available in local tax office and doctor's office
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