EMS ISD Super Saturday
College, Career, & Military Planning Event
EMS ISD Super Saturday
Saturday, Oct 16, 2021, 09:00 PM
Hollenstein Career and Technology Center, Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Session Schedule
Session Options
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Financing Your Education
- Career Development and Leadership
- College Bound
Mental Health & Wellness - Session Options
Mental Health & Wellness: A Successful Launch
Room Number: C128
Attend this session to learn tips and tools for maintaining health and wellness as you move from high school to college, career, or military.
Presenters: Beth Sly & Mona Woolley, EMS ISD School Counselors
Financing Your Education - Session Options
Financial Aid 101
Room Number: C101
Overwhelmed with the thought of financing college? Attend this session to learn how to receive financial aid in college, including how and when to complete the FAFSA or TASFA. Also, learn the difference between the types of aid available, including grants and loans, and how to work with your college's financial aid office to assist you in the process.
Presenter: Trina Smith-Patterson, Director of Student Financial Aid Services (TCC)
FAFSA or TASFA? Steps for Completing TASFA
Room Number: C101
Should you complete the FAFSA or TASFA? Students that are not eligible to apply for FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA to determine eligibility for state financial aid. Attend this session to learn the difference between the FAFSA and the TASFA, who is eligible to complete FAFSA and TASFA, along with instructions on how to complete TASFA.
Presenter: Trina Smith-Patterson, Director of Student Financial Aid Services (TCC)
FAFSA/TASFA Workroom
Room Number: B125
Receive assistance in completing the FAFSA or TASFA from college financial aid professionals. Click here for items needed to complete the FAFSA form.
Making College Affordable
Room Number: C102
Learn how to break down the cost of attendance and factors to consider for minimizing college debt. Also, learn to distinguish the different forms of financial assistance programs (grants, loans, scholarships, work study, stipends, and VA benefits), and how you can use them to pay for college.
Presenter: Sebastian Castillo, DFW Regional Coordinator, Stephen F. Austin University
Show Me the Money: Scholarship Resources
Room Number: C109
Want free money for college? Attend this session for resources to help you search for scholarship options. Also, learn tips for completing a a scholarship application that will help you stand out. This session will also introduce the EMS ISD Education Foundation Scholarship and the many scholarship opportunites that you can be eligible for by completing the application.
Presenter: Ally Surface, Director - EMS Education Foundation, Community Partnerships
Career Development & Leadership - Session Options
Being Successful in Today's Job Market
Room Number: A111
Do you have the skills employer's are looking for? In this session, learn about resume writing, interview tips and where to find resources to help you find the right job for you.
Presenter: Elma Kirkwood, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Exploring Career Options: What's the Right Fit for Me?
Room Number: A111
Attend this session to learn how to explore career options and how career services centers at colleges can help students with career planning, career resources, and networking through job fairs and recruitment.
Presenter: Tracy Williams, Coordinator - TCC NW Campus Career Services
Building and Writing Your Resume
Room Number: A111
What are employers looking for in a future employee? What are colleges looking for in a future student? Attend this session to learn ways to gain experiences and take advantage of opportunities that will help you build your resume while in high school. Learn how to write a resume that will make you stand out from other applicants.
Presenter: Tracy Williams, Coordinator - TCC NW Campus Career Services
Career Choice Program sponsored by Amazon
Room Number: A111
Attend this session to learn how you can work for Amazon and get your college degree paid in full!
Presenter: Renee Myers, Human Resources - Amazon
Military 101
Room Number: D107
Could a career in the military be an option for you? Representatives from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy will be available to provide an overview of their respective branches and answer your questions.
Interviews and Professionalism on the Job
Room Number: C116
Resumes and cover letters can get you into an interview, but what do you do when you are actually there? Get a head start on how to ace your interview and navigate a working environment in this participatory session.
Presenter: Kevin Pantoja, Management Analyst - City of Saginaw
Saginaw Student Apprenticeship Program, MYAC & the Benefits of Internships
Room Number: C116
Internships are a great way to build networks, gain skills an try new career options without committing to the long term. Discover what local options you have today with the City of Saginaw.
Presenter: Kevin Pantoja, Management Analyst - City of Saginaw
Leadership a la Chick-fil-A
Room Number: A105
Attend this session to learn leadership skills and the importance of leadership in career settings from the leaders in service.
Presenter: Amy Capehart, Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A Saginaw & Leaders
Preparing for Careers with Texas State Technical College
Room Number: A105
Attend this session to learn about the programs offered and opportunities available to students through TSTC.
Presenter: Jessica Canales, Student Recruitment Representative - TSTC
College Bound - Session Options
Calling All Juniors: A Junior's Guide to College Planning and Preparation
Room Number: D108
Don't underestimate the importance of your Junior year. Participate in a GPA goal setting activity, learn to build your college list, learn the difference between automatic admission and admission review, identify what it takes to earn a merit based scholarship, and learn to build a "College Crate"in this valuable session!
Presenter: EMS ISD AVID Seniors and AVID Coordinators
College 101
Room Number: D122
How do I know what classes I need to take? What is considered a full time student? What are some tips to help me be successful in college? Come learn the answers to these common questions and more.
Presenter: G-Force Members, University of North Texas
Choosing the Right College
Room Number: D124
So many choices, how do I choose the right college for me? Gain direction on narrowing your college choices to the perfect fit!
Presenter: Texas Wesleyan University
Understanding "Test Optional" and "Holistic Review" in College Admission
Room Number: D124
With the effects of the pandemic on SAT/ACT testing, many colleges and universities have suspended their testing requirements for admissions. Are you curious what that means and how colleges will determine how students are chosen for admissions? Come listen to admission counselors and here how the holistic review process works and what test optional means.
Presenter: Texas Wesleyan University
Playing Sports in College - NCAA Eligibility
Room Number: D123
Do you want to play sports in college? Come and hear what the requirements are to be eligible to play at the next level.
Presenter: Desiree James, Saginaw HS Head Cross Country Coach and Former Collegiate Athlete
I've Been Accepted, Now What's Next?
Room Number: A113
Once you are accepted to a college, what do you need to do next? Come learn about items you will need to do to once you are accepted.
Presenter: Michael Klink, Assistant Director Educational Partners, University of Texas at Arlington
Why Choose Community College
Room Number: A101
Sometimes it is easy to get caught up the college jargon, and we forget about the benefits of starting our post high school education at a community college. In this session, you will learn about the benefits of attending a two-year institution first.
Presenter: Jacob Garcia, TCC NW Campus College Access Coordinator
Tarrant County College - Admissions and TSIA2 Testing
Room Number: A101
Learn about the TCC admissions process as well as the TSIA2 test placement used in Texas colleges and universities.
Presenter: Jessica Collins, TCC NW Campus Coordinator of Testing, & Alexis Smith, TCC NW Campus Success Coach
The Transfer Process: Community College to University
Room Number: A113
Wanting to start at a Junior or Community College? Learn how to be prepared to transition from a 2-year college into a 4-year college.
Presenter: Marissa Lopez, Admissions Counselor - University of Texas at ArlingtonTCC to UTA - Pathway & Partnership
Room Number: A113
TCC to UTA is a program designed for Tarrant County students, who have the ultimate goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree from UTA. Join this session to learn the benefits of this program.
Presenter: Marissa Lopez, Admissions Counselor, University of Texas at Arlington
The Honors College Experience - SESSION CANCELLED
Room Number: C116
Attend this session for an overview of the college experience, including the benefits of honors classes. Also, learn about benefits and opportunities available at TCC, including the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.
Presenter: Christian Tavera Jr.
POP into College Q&A - Panel of Parent's Viewpoints on Navigating the College Process
Room Number: C128
Parents, would you like to speak with fellow parents that have been in your shoes? Attend this session to get answers from parents who have helped their children through the college process.
Presenters: Franchesca Fraire, Courtney Gregg, Mark Hard, Robin Little, & Beth Sly - EMS ISD Professional School Counselors & Parents
What I Wish I Knew - Perspectives from Current College Students
Room Number: D122
Gain perspective from a college student’s viewpoint on making college a successful experience.
Presenter: G-Force Members, University of North Texas