Career & College Readiness News
May 6th- May 12th
PARENTS: CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
Please check your email for a message from the Xello Family Portal for directions on how to connect to your child's Xello account. The email link is time sensitive and expires in 7 days- an email with a new link will be sent out each week. **IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL, YOU HAVE ALREADY LINKED TO YOUR CHILD'S XELLO ACCOUNT.**
Students can accomplish a great deal within Xello and make real progress toward creating a successful future for themselves, but they’re going to also need help and support from the caring adults in their lives. Xello Family bridges the gap between educators, families, and students with an intuitive platform that keeps everyone aligned to support a student on their journey to future readiness. Xello Family gives parents, guardians - or whoever may be part of a student’s support system - access to see and discuss their student's future goals and plans.
Check out this short video about Xello Families.
IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...
- May is Professional Trades Month
- College Covered: alternate ways to pay for post-secondary education
- U of M- Flint Summer Entrepreneurship Institute
- MSU Girls Summer Engineering Camp
- Factory 2 May Schedule
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project- Purpose
- College visits calendar
- FAFSA FAQs
- May Scholarship opportunities
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- *NEW* Current job postings
NEWS THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
Michiganders are encouraged to explore high-demand, high-wage career opportunities during Professional Trades Month
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these essential fields and encourage Michiganders to explore educational and career opportunities.
“A career in the professional trades offers Michiganders a good-paying, in-demand job while helping us fix the damn roads, build more housing, replace lead pipes, and build the foundation of strong communities,” said Governor Whitmer. “Programs like the Going PRO Talent Fund, State Apprenticeship Expansion, and Michigan Reconnect are putting tens of thousands of people on paths to support themselves and their families. Together, we will build a stronger workforce, meet talent needs, and grow our economy.”
Businesses across Michigan need highly skilled workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing, mobility and outdoor recreation. Many of these high-demand, high-wage careers do not require a four-year degree and have pathways that focus on credentials, certificates, on-the-job training and Registered Apprenticeships.
Many businesses require highly skilled workers to fill a multitude of professional trades positions. With just over 520,000 Michigan jobs and approximately 45,500 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2030, it has never been more important to spotlight these critical fields.
“Professional trades is a broad brush we use to talk aboutt a wide variety of vitally important careers that provide economic security to Michigan workers and their families,” said LEO’s Office of Employment and Training Director Stephanie Beckhorn. “We want all Michiganders to know there are resources available to help you tap into these in-demand, good paying jobs with little or no student debt.”
U of M- FLint Summer Entrepreneurship Institute
The Summer Entrepreneurship Institute is a three-day camp for those with an interest in business and/or entrepreneurship. The program will engage students in a series of life-changing sessions, giving them a feel for entrepreneurship, and helping them decide which university major to pursue.
Institute Overview:
Institute dates are June 20-22, 2023. Attendance is between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm.
$50 Institute Fee (need-based scholarships are available as part of the application process)
Limited to 20-25 students who will be either Juniors or Seniors in Fall, 2023.
The deadline to apply is Monday, May 17th.
For more information, please visit umflint.edu/som/hagerman-center/summer-entrepreneurship-institute/ or email hagermancenter@umich.edu.
9th GRADE GIRLS- MSU Spartans in Engineering Summer Camp
What:
Exposure to engineering through hands-on activities learning from engineering faculty and students. Students will be encouraged to practice logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how engineering makes a difference in our world and plays a key role in every aspect of our lives.
Who:
7th-9th graders in Fall 2023
Where:
Engineering Building
When:
June 26-30 (M-Th 8am-4pm, F 8am-12pm)
Registration Deadline: June 1
Alternate Ways to Pay for College
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.
Positivity Project- Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.
For groups, enthusiasm can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals.
Check out the video below to see baby Micah's enthusiasm for the little things that bring joy!
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.
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
MAY Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships Available
$5,000 (4 Awards)
Deadline: June 1, 2023
$1,000 (2 Awards)
Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship
Deadline: May 23, 2023
$6,000 (3 Awards)
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Scholarship Contest
Deadline: May 15, 2023
$500 (100 Awards)
Deadline: May 13, 2023
$25,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: June 1, 2023
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: May 31, 2022
$1,000 (50 Awards)
No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship
Deadline: May 29, 2023
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: May 31, 2023
$2,500 (12 Awards)
Deadline: May 31, 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.
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.
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.
Video Link:
CURRENT JOB POSTINGS
See Mrs. Grady in the Counseling Office for Details
- Local family looking for a babysitter- flexible hours
- Local business looking for students interested in marketing/sales/business communications
- $100 Paid High School Student Voter Registration Fellowship Application (Click LINK here)
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
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