SHS COUNSELING CORNER
Weekly Update ~ April 19, 2022
OUR INFORMATION
Email: shs@weldre4.org
Website: shs.weldre4.org
Location: 1200 Hidden Valley Pkwy, Severance, CO, USA
Phone: 970-833-7100
~Senior Awards~
Dear Parent/Guardian of Senior:
The time has finally arrived to acknowledge our students’ hard work, as well as your dedication in helping them through these past thirteen years of school! We will be holding our Senior Awards Night on Monday, May 16th at 6pm in the Auditorium. We are soliciting your help in gathering information about the scholarships and awards your student has been given.
The Senior Awards Night will recognize 2 groups of students:
1. Those seniors who have submitted scholarship awards to the counselors’ office using this google form 2022 Senior Award Night Form . If your student has received a scholarship award letter, please contact Sabrina O’Brien (Counseling Secretary) with the award letter (the award letter will be returned) no later than Thursday May 5. This can be done in person or electronically (see below for counseling information)
2. Those seniors who earned a scholarship or recognition but are not aware they were selected. If your senior falls in this category, parents/guardians will receive communication from us beforehand. These recognitions may include financial and/or non-financial awards
IMPORTANT DATE: The deadline to turn in scholarship paperwork for recognition at the Senior Awards Night is Thursday, May 5. Anything received after that date will unfortunately not be recognized during Senior Awards Night.
We look forward to celebrating your senior!
Severance HS Counseling Secretary
Sabrina O’Brien: Sabrina.obrien@weldre4.org
American Legion Auxiliary Colorado Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Colorado Girls State is still accepting applications from current high school female juniors for this year’s summer program. Selected applicants will attend the program at NO COST. The program is fully funded by local American Legion Auxiliary units, so there will be no additional cost to the attendees. The application deadline is May 1, 2022, however, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to guarantee their spot. The program is nationally recognized and provides an amazing opportunity for girls to enhance their college applications and scholarship resumes, so students have an incredible amount to gain by attending.
Program Website (with application link): https://www.alacolorado.com/girls-state.html
Application link: 2022 Girls State Online Application
Summer Program Location Details:
ALA CO Girls State will be held at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and will run from June 4, 2022 to June 9, 2022.
Senior Information
May 4 ~ Senior/ Guardian Information Night @ 6:30 PM SHS Auditorium
May 16 ~ Rehearsal/Seniors Last Day
May 17 ~ Baccalaureate Ceremony
May 19 ~ Capping Ceremony
May 22 ~ Graduation
Apprenticeship Program
CDOT is looking to hire 2 Greeley-based Highway Maintenance Apprentices starting this summer. The application will be open from April 11th to 25th and there will be an info session an April 12th. They are specifically recruiting high school seniors and the pay starts at $14.15. Here is some info from CDOT:
These entry level apprentice positions offer two years of paid mentorship, classroom and hands-on training to prepare candidates for a meaningful career in public safety. Along the way, apprentices will earn their Commercial Driver’s License and the requirements to qualify for a Highway Maintenance Specialist at one of our many locations across Colorado. Full benefits are provided. To qualify, candidates must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license.
Interested candidates are welcome to attend our Virtual Information Session on April 12, 2022, from 4-5 PM. Candidates are welcome to register now at this link https://bit.ly/CDOTAPPRENTICE2022 to attend.
The joint announcement for all 10 apprentice positions will launch April 11 - 25, 2022 on careers.codot.gov. Any candidates interested in being considered for these apprenticeship opportunities will have to apply online by April 25th.
Apprentices will be based out of the following locations with two in Greeley:
Address:
12400 Hwy 285 Morrison, CO 80465
18500 E Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80011
61751 Hwy 285 Bailey, CO 80421
609 Walsen Ave Walsenburg, CO 81089
206 Centennial Dr, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
2330 G Rd Grand Junction, CO 81505
10601 10th St Greeley, CO 80634
10601 10th St Greeley, CO 80634
650 Hwy 160B Bayfield, CO 81121
20581 Highway 160 Durango CO 81301
Anyone enrolling in a registered apprenticeship program can get extra funding from Employment Services Weld County to help them with expenses like work clothes, gas money, and textbooks. Please have them fill out this link if they are going to apply for the position so that they can access that assistance: ESWC Program Inquiry – Weld County (weldgov.com)
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Summer Internships
Colorado Youth Career Fair: April 18-21 The second annual statewide Colorado Youth Career Fair is taking place virtually on April 18-21. This educational event is intended to expose Colorado youth to a broad sampling of career fields. Registration is now open for youth, families, and educators as well as career panelists. Seeking Career Panelists Are you willing to share information about your job and industry to help students learn more about job possibilities and see themselves in future careers? The fair will feature career panels representing a wide variety of industries throughout Colorado, and the organizers are currently searching for panelists representative of diverse groups of professionals across those careers. If you are interested in participating on a one-hour career panel, or know of others who would be a good fit, please pass along the below link or sign up today.
Colorado Youth Career Fair
April 18-21, 4-7 p.m.
Free, virtual event for youth, families, and educators
Visit youthcareerfair.org for more details and registration
If you have any questions, please contact admin@youthcareerfair.org. The collaborators and advisors for this event include the Colorado State Youth Council, Colorado Workforce Development Council, Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education, CTE in Colorado, Colorado School Counselor Association, Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Colorado Community College System, Young Invincibles, Junior Achievement, and Colorado school districts.
~INTERESTED IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD~
SCHOLARSHIPS ~ APPLY NOW
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship- Juniors are eligible- https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship - http://wp.coloradomayflowersociety.org/scholarship/
The Universal Scholarship is now open to all current seniors in the Weld RE-4 School District. This is one application with 22 different local scholarships attached. Scholarships included on the Universal Scholarship Application are possible thanks to generous members and organizations within the Windsor/Severance community. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. MST, April 25, 2022 and no late applications will be accepted. Contact scholarships@weldre4.org with questions.
Please click on the link below to see all the different scholarships and details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JYVsNYTnKAoA1fjIzpaTMMbVZQTQ6iKFBbKytubc_mU/edit?usp=sharing
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS ~ CLICK ON LINK
Application for SAFEBUILT
Angels Wings Thai Scholarship
http://www.angelswingsfoundation.org/
http://www.angelswingsfoundation.org/application
Contact Amelia Williamson for more information:
Amelia Williamson
Scholarship Director
Angels Wings Foundation, Intl.
@angelswingsfoundation
I MATTER ~ THREE FREE HEALTH SESSIONS FOR YOUTH
Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established this temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including addressing needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. The program provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.
Visit https://imattercolorado.org/
HEADSPACE FOR TEENS IS FREE
What is Headspace?
Stressed out? Tired? Unfocused? All of the above? We’ve all been there. But what can you do about it? That’s where Headspace comes in. Headspace has hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you learn the skills you need to be healthier and happier — and it was created by a former monk who knows quite a bit about all that stuff. Try it out and take some time to be kind to your mind today.
Sign up here https://www.headspace.com/teens
STRUGGLING WITH HOMEWORK, THERE IS FREE HELP! SEE BELOW:
FAFSA ~ FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
CAREERWISE COLORADO
Weld RE-4 has partnered with CareerWise Colorado to offer modern youth apprenticeships to our students. In partnering with CareerWise, Weld RE-4 gains access to the nonprofit's employer network and its system of training that delivers tangible benefits to participating students. The Hiring Hub is now open and new apprenticeship positions will be featured in the newsletter as they become available. If you have questions about this program, please contact: Michelle Smith at 970-686-8013 or via email: michelle.smith@weldre4.org.
Open Jobs
CareerWise Colorado Apprenticeship Opportunities: CareerWise Colorado is a modern youth apprenticeship program. Through this program, students will engage in meaningful work, earn a nationally recognized industry certification, develop a professional network, and gain the opportunity to earn debt-free college credit. To learn more about CareerWise Colorado or to apply to the following positions, please visit: https://www.careerwisecolorado.org/en/
Bank of Colorado - Johnstown - Teller Position - (1 Position) - Compensation: $13-15/Hr - Responsibilities include: receiving and paying money to bank customers; ensuring accurate record keeping of deposits and withdrawals, negotiable instruments, and other bank transactions; perform a broad variety of customer service and sales activities, selling and opening new accounts, closing accounts, and advising customers on all bank services.
First Bank - Fort Collins (1013 E. Harmony Rd.) & Loveland (1352 W. Eisenhower Blvd.) - Teller Position - (2 Positions) - Responsibilities include: receiving and paying money to bank customers; ensuring accurate record keeping of deposits and withdrawals, negotiable instruments, and other bank transactions; perform a broad variety of customer service and sales activities, selling and opening new accounts, closing accounts, and advising customers on all bank services.
Tolmar - (Windsor & Fort Collins) - Manufacturing Technician - (5 Positions) - Compensation: $16.25/Hr - Responsibilities: set up and operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures; inspect and adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, and ring gauges; set up and verify functionality of safety equipment, troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products; start up and shut down processing equipment.
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