The Panther CCC
April 2021: SOPHOMORE ISSUE
What's in this Issue for the Class of 2023?
- CCC Greeting
- *NEW* Jobs & Internships
- Naviance Tasks
- *NEW* Events
- Dual Enrollment - Receive College Credit in High School
- Work Permits
- Mr. Guerin & Mrs. Hong's contact info
This Smore updated 4/7/2021 @3:47pm - check back weekly for the latest update.
Greetings Class of 2023,
Mr. Guerin and Mrs. Hong in Your Panther CCC (The College & Career Center in room B-1) are here to answer any question you have about college, internships, jobs, classes, and much more.
Please feel free to email us for help! Appointment info located at bottom of newsletter :)

Midtown Veterinary Clinic
If you are interested, email Julie Shain: julie@midtownvetclinic.com
You may want to update your resume in preparation for next steps. Template below:

NAVIANCE Tasks
- Hop onto Naviance
- Go to "Self-Discovery"
- Complete BOTH = "Strengths Explorer" and "Career Interest Profiler" - make sure to favorite/heart at the end of the assessment.
Watch out, some assessments can only be completed once.

UC BerkeleyApril 13th from 6-7 pm Are you interested in applying to Haas School of Business, at the University of California Berkeley? If so, get an early start to preparing your application by joining The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) and The Raíces Recruitment and Retention Center to hear from and ask questions to Latinx Haas students about their experiences applying to Haas. RSVP link here: https://tinyurl.com/LatinxHaas | Syracuse UniversityApril 15th at 11:15 ZOOM for CVUSD only! Join Zoom Meeting https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/92797149143 Meeting ID: 927 9714 9143 25 SENIORS APPLIED TO SYRACUSE -- Go Big Orange! |
UC Berkeley
April 13th from 6-7 pm
Are you interested in applying to Haas School of Business, at the University of California Berkeley? If so, get an early start to preparing your application by joining The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) and The Raíces Recruitment and Retention Center to hear from and ask questions to Latinx Haas students about their experiences applying to Haas.
RSVP link here: https://tinyurl.com/LatinxHaas
Syracuse University
April 15th at 11:15 ZOOM for CVUSD only!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/92797149143
Meeting ID: 927 9714 9143
25 SENIORS APPLIED TO SYRACUSE -- Go Big Orange!
US Marine CorpsApril 23rd at 11:00am Presented by Sergeant Wilson Khounsavanh and Sergeant Bradley Crooks The two Sergeants will discuss career opportunities and educational benefits. Zoom meeting LINK | Finding Scholarships Check out the full size of this picture for websites to find a scholarship for you! | College Essays 101: How to write a stand out essayBrought to you by CollegeWise Thursday, April 29th @ 6PM What you will learn: This seminar will teach kids how to find and write their best stories for college essays. We’ll explain what admissions officers actually want (and don’t want) to read, reveal the five most overused essay topics on which far too many kids rely, and teach writing techniques that will help any student write more engaging and effective college essays. |
US Marine Corps
April 23rd at 11:00am
Presented by Sergeant Wilson Khounsavanh and Sergeant Bradley Crooks
The two Sergeants will discuss career opportunities and educational benefits.
Zoom meeting LINK
Finding Scholarships
College Essays 101: How to write a stand out essay
Brought to you by CollegeWise
Thursday, April 29th @ 6PM
What you will learn: This seminar will teach kids how to find and write their best stories for college essays. We’ll explain what admissions officers actually want (and don’t want) to read, reveal the five most overused essay topics on which far too many kids rely, and teach writing techniques that will help any student write more engaging and effective college essays.

1. Submit MC application (choose your semester) = Social security number needed unless you do not have one or have inputted in a previous MC/VC/OC application. (How to Apply)
2a. Within 24 hours of submitting your Application (step 1), you will receive a "Welcome" Email with your 900# (Send Mrs. Hong your 900# to create your MOU.)
This email EXPIRES in 10 days, you must complete step 2b below before it expires.
2b. In the Welcome Email there is a blue link "Start the MyVCCCD Setup Wizard." Click on this and go through the steps to access your MyVCCCD portal.
*Record your username and password. (How to Set Up)
Unless you have already completed this step in a previous semester. If you did and forgot your password, try the Forgot Password button at the login. Forgot your username? Let me know.
*If you do not receive this email, let me know.
2c. After logging into your MyVCCCD portal, submit the signed MOU as an attachment directly into the Secure Form Submission.
* Make sure to choose the CORRECT college for the MOU to be sent
* Within 72 hours of MOU submission, you will receive an email stating the dual enrollment was accepted. If not, let me know.
3. Register for the class in your MyVCCCD portal under the Register/Pay tab. Select the correct semester and then input the CRN (5 digit class code) for the class. Then scroll down to the bottom of screen and press "Pay Fees" (about $31)
** First day of class, make sure to access your course in CANVAS in your MyVCCCD portal. If you miss the first day, most professors will drop you from the course. Email your professor about all concerns and questions.

It's a two-step process:
1. Application and Signatures
the student, along with
the parent/guardian and
employer must fill out the B1-1 form: “Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for a Work Permit-Certificate of Age” and submit to the College and Career Center
California Work Permit APPLICATION Form: “Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for a Work Permit-Certificate of Age” https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseformB1-1.pdf
2. Processing:
- The school reviews the completed and signed B1-1 form and issues the B1-4 (Work Permit). Processing time usually takes 2 business days.
Procedure when school is in Virtual session:
1. Print and fill out Work Permit form, above2. Collect necessary signatures
3. Convert to PDF using a scanner or phone
4. Email completed form to Ms. Tuell at ttuell@conejousd.org
5. Return the processed work permit to your employer
- Processing Time: Two - three business days
NPHS College and Career Center
Schedule a Zoom appointment on Mr. Guerin’s Calendar
Mrs. Hong - College and Career Guidance Specialist: bhong@conejousd.org or bhong@learn.conejousd.net
Schedule a Zoom appointment on Mrs. Hong’s Calendar
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