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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
In This Week's Newsletter
- Attention Juniors!! Check out WORK BASED LEARNING for your senior year!
- 23 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & 50 ESSAYS
- SCHOLARSHIP MONEY- HOW CAN YOU USE IT?
- HIRING MANAGERS STEER CLEAR OF GEN Z
- 🔨🦺👷♂️ATTENTION SENIORS INTERESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAREER FIELD!!
- LCC- Lineworkers, Women in Trades, Tech, and Public Service
- ASVAB Testing
- 📢📢NEW SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED! (Michigan State Troopers, engineering, skilled trades, and more!!
- Xello for Families & Xello for Students
- Positivity Project- CHEERING ON OTHERS' SUCCESS
- Scholarship Information & Opportunities 💸🎓
- ⭐Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
- Useful Links
- Simon Says...🐶
- Past Newsletters
JUNIORS!!! Learn More About Work Based Learning Opportunities for Senior Year!
The Work-Based Learning program provides students with a combination of school-based preparation and actual work experience; the class enables students to acquire attitudes, skills, and knowledge for career and other life roles in real work settings.
The student will:
• gain a realistic understanding of work in the real world as it relates to a chosen career interest, as well as time management and organizational skills.
• explore a career field before graduating from high school.
• work an average of 15 hours per week for a minimum total of 250 hours in a semester for 1 credit each semester.
• complete class assignments such as journal responses
• submit supervisor-signed timesheets indicating the dates and total weekly hours worked.
• utilize an online classroom format for class assignments/announcements/submissions/communication.
• sign out every day in the Main Office on the Work-Based Learning sign-out sheet.
• turn in quarterly employer evaluations before the end of each marking period.
• complete a resume, list of references, cover letter, and each semester exam.
• attend all Work-Based Learning meetings throughout the school year.
JOIN THE 2024-25 WORK BASED LEARNING Google Classroom page for more details on how to apply! JOIN CODE---> uigp3rm
23 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & 50 ESSAYS
"I applied to 23 colleges and wrote 50 essays. Here’s what I learned."
First Person is where Chalkbeat features personal essays by educators, students, parents, and others thinking and writing about public education. Click HERE to read more about one high school student's college application journey.
SCHOLARSHIP MONEY- HOW CAN YOU USE IT?
From textbooks to a spring break trip to Cancún, if you've won some scholarship money, you may be trying to figure out what you can spend it on.
The answer depends. Just as colleges and scholarship organizations have application requirements, many also have rules covering how to spend an award. Tuition, fees, textbooks and supplies often qualify, but some independent scholarships may be less strict and allow recipients to use the money for things like housing, meal plans and technology.
It's important to know that the way you spend a scholarship could affect your financial aid package, tax filings and how much you borrow in student loans. Here's what you need to know about using scholarship money to make the most of it.
HIRING MANAGERS STEER CLEAR OF GEN Z
- When it comes to hiring, managers filling entry-level positions report some hesitation on the Generation Z front, according to a January survey by ResumeBuilder.com. Thirty-one percent of the 782 people surveyed said they avoid hiring Gen Z in favor of older workers, and 30% said they’ve had to fire a Gen Z worker within a month of their start date.
- Nearly all respondents (94%) reported a Gen Z candidate acting inappropriately during an interview. Gen Z applicants ask for too much money, don’t have communication skills, don’t seem engaged, dress inappropriately and fall short on eye contact, per the survey results, which were released Jan. 25.
- Resume Builder’s Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller said COVID-19 hindered the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills. “Many Gen Zers spent their college years predominantly in remote or hybrid settings, and upon entering the workforce, they often started in remote roles,” she said. “This departure from the traditional in-person learning environment impacted their ability to hone crucial skills, such as effective communication, handling constructive criticism and observing others to build their professional acumen.”
- READ MORE HERE!
ASVAB TESTING
ATTENTION 10th, 11th & 12th Graders:
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Exam/Career Exploration Program can help you to take steps now toward finding a career that is right for you. You can benefit from the exam regardless of your plans for after high school. It will be given during 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours on Wednesday, February 21st. Booklets about the ASVAB are available in the FHS Counseling Office.
If you are in grades 10 - 12, and you are interested in taking advantage of this exclusive career exploration, please sign up in the Counseling Office by Thursday, February 15th. If you are unable to come in and sign up for it, please let Mrs. Stapp know and she will be happy to put your name on the list.
ATTENTION SENIORS INTERESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAREER FIELD
In collaboration with LIUNA Training Michigan (LTM) and the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), this program offers a unique School-to-Work experience. Recent high school graduates can earn valuable hours and experience towards future union apprenticeship opportunities through a collaborative system involving local education/districts, labor unions, signatory contractors, and workforce development partners.
Key Details:
- Duration: 8 weeks (June to August)
- Location: Perry, MI
- 4 weeks of Related Training Instruction (RTI) at LTM in Perry
- 4 weeks of "On the Job Training" (OJT) with dedicated industry contractors, based on current job availability
- Students must have reliable transportation
- Application Deadline – February 29th
For graduating seniors who are not immediately placed in a job, there is an option to continue with additional paid training.
This program is a fantastic opportunity for students to kickstart their careers and gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields.
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPCOMING EVENTS
Lineworker Info Sessions (Feb. 2nd, 10th, 15th and 24th) – Application Timeline Attached
Fire Academy Open House (April 10th)
Tech Forward: Women in Trades, Tech & Public Service Careers (April 12th) – Flyer Attached
West Campus Tours (Individual and Group Tours)
LINEWORKER INFO SESSIONS
WOMEN IN TRADES, TECH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS
Xello for Students
What Can I Add to My Xello Profile?
Xello provides students with a platform to save all sorts of information. From winning a competition to researching a career field or college, and to saving important research paper, Xello offers students the opportunity to save all of the important events, memories, and assignments in one place.
- Did you have a job over the summer? Add it to your Xello profile!
- Are applying for colleges? Apprenticeships or trade schools? Check out the resources in the Xello program (and addit to your profile!).
- Have you completed a class assignment that you're particularly proud of? Add it your Xello profile!
- Thinking about a certain career field but want to know more? Check out career fields in depth in the Xello program!
- Xello is an amazing resource that contains LOTS of information for career & college readiness- CHECK IT OUT!
Xello for Families
Positivity Project
Positivity Project- CHEERING ON OTHERS' SUCCESS
Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. Often, it’s easy to become jealous or envious of others’ victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another person’s misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.
But making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.
Being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being and when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. Those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
Scholarship Information
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship would apply to the following costs:
- Money for tools, specialized clothing, gear, or safety equipment.
- Money for fees and expenses at a post-secondary skilled trades school training or apprenticeship.
- Money for fees and expenses at a 2-year college skilled trades program.
- Two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded at the discretion of the American Legion Department of Michigan’s Education and Scholarship Committee in conjunction with scholarship donors.
- Scholarship checks will be issued to either the individual, school, training program, or business depending on if the funds will be applied to supplies or tuition. Proof of supply costs will be required for funds to be issued.
- The scholarship is valid for two years only, $1,000 each year, with the disbursement of 2nd-year funds dependent on first-year transcripts and proof of enrollment in a 2nd-year trades program or college course or proof of continued employment.
APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 5TH
The American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement/Student Trooper Program: Know a 10th, 11th, or 12th-grade student interested in a law enforcement career?
Michigan State Troopers and Law Enforcement Officers from around the State will show cadets what their life is like every day on the job. They bring their personal experience to the teachings of the day.
Cadets will learn the following:
- Proper gun safety while live-firing handguns under the supervision of the Michigan State Police firing range officers.
- Self-defense techniques
- First aid
- Police K-9 units and their incredible abilities
- Basic “CSI- Crime Scene Investigations”
- Intense physical training
Quick Facts:
Limited Spots Available: Class is limited to 30 students for 2024.
Who: Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students only.
Applications due: May 10, 2024
Program Dates: June 23-28, 2024
Location: Michigan State Police Training Headquarters in Lansing, MI.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY! Class selection is made by the Michigan State Police shortly after the application deadline. Notification of acceptance into the program will be done via email by May 15, 2024. Those not selected will be notified by mail by the end of May.
Four Scholarships are Available:
- Student Trooper of the Year Award- $1,000
- Class Orator Award- $500
- Marksmanship Award- $500
- Academic Award- $500
CLICK PHOTO ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY⬆️⬆️
2024 Health Career Scholarship Contest – DEADLINE 2/22/24
The 7th Annual Health Career Scholarship Contest is open to all high school seniors in Flint and Genesee County, pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Students should include what they have learned from their exploration of their family’s health history in developing and writing their essay. Students may also include information they have learned in their science classes as it applies to their essay. Two (2) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. CLICK HERE to apply!
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024,
5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.
Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT
Eligibility:
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
Class of 2024- Scholarships for Seniors
Class of 2025- Scholarships for Juniors
Useful Links
- College Board
- Parchment
- Common App
- Guide to completing the Common App (downloadable guide)
- Interest in skilled trades? Click here!
- Interested in the military? Look here!
- Interested in Nursing? Check out this resource!
- Big Future College Search
- Michigan's Top 50 Careers
- Michigan Pathfinder
Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
See Mrs. Grady in the Counseling Office for More Information
- Sovita Credit Union-customer service member (drop off a copy of your resume to Mrs. Grady in the counseling office to apply)
- Local childcare center is looking for individuals interested in working with children
- Lucky's Steakhouse- host, bussing, to-go staff needed (paid hourly + tips)
- Visiting Angels (click on the flyer below)
- Creative Foam Products- light assembly work, 2 to 4 hour shifts available
Simon Says...The Tiger Paw Patrol Was on TV!!
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Instructional Technology Coach
Handler for Simon the Therapy Dog
Fenton Senior High School
810. 591. 2906