Class of 2022
Newsletter
High School Codes
Yosemite Valley Charter 052194
Monarch River Academy 054941
Congratulations Class of 2022-You're almost there!
As we move closer to graduation, I will use this newsletter to keep you informed of all things Class of 2022. BOOKMARK IT! I will continue to update it through the end of the school year.
- Graduate Survey
- Graduation Ceremony information
- Cap and Gown
- Scholarships
- Options after High School
- Your Future Fridays-Options After High School!
Please fill out this short survey to help me HELP YOU as we approach graduation!
GRADUATION


RSVP for the ceremony!
Fresno Graduation Ceremony Updates
Families who have signed up for graduation have been notified of the additional guest changes for the ceremony. We are able to have 10 guests at the Fresno Graduation. We will also be able to live stream the ceremony for family and friends who cannot attend.
To attend the live stream guests will want to use this link at the time of the event: live.clovishills.com If families would like to send a S’more invite to any family and friends for the live feed they can use this link: Graduation Live Stream There will be a recording made that will be shared out after the ceremony. Please reach out to Melanie Hermaiden at melanie.hermaiden@yosemitevalleycharter.org with any questions.
Scholarship Spotlight
5/15/2022Review It ScholarshipBe attending college or university no later than September of 2022, GPA 2.5
5/28/2022HonorsGradu ScholarshipGraduating high school senior that will be attending college.
5/31/2022PBJScholarshipH.S. Senior, 2-4 year college in the U.S.
Click on the button below for our Central Schools Scholarship Bulletin!
College Corps applications due soon
Over the next two academic years, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, an initiative launched by California Governor Gavin Newsom and California Volunteers, will provide up to 6,500 college students across the state with a stipend and education award in the amount of $10,000 in exchange for community service.
Who’s eligible?
Full-time undergraduate student at a partner campus
High school graduate or its equivalent by August
In good academic standing
Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year
U.S. citizen, U.S. national or legal permanent resident or AB 540 eligible Dream Act Student
Students must also qualify for either the Federal Pell Grant Program, Cal Grant Award or the Middle Class Scholarship to meet the financial need criteria.
Our scholarship bulletin provides links to help you search for National, State, and local scholarships.
Future Alumni: Check out the resources YM/MRA offers you! Resume writing, Career Fairs and more!
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Community College All California Community Colleges offer 2-year degree programs (including transfer degrees to 4-year colleges) plus many short-term training certificate programs. Check out the different Career and Technical Education Programs offered at our local community colleges here or information about Apprenticeships here. | Adult School Many adult schools offer great job training programs for high school graduates! Programs are free or low-cost compared to private technical colleges. Check out the following links to find an Adult Education Center near you! State Center Adult Education Consortium Sequoia Adult Education Consortium | Job CorpsJob Corps is the largest, FREE vocational program that offers training in over 82 Career Options at 123 centers across the U.S! Training in Customer Service TCU - Advanced Office Administration Dental Assisting - SVCTE Culinary Arts Medical Assisting - SVCTE Automotive - SVCTE Carpentry - SVCTE Electrical - SVCTE Facility Maintenance Material Handling Auto Body Repair - SVCTE Security Medical Administration Welding - SVCTE HVAC - SVCTE See the programs offered at the San Jose campus here. For more information, reach out to jonathan.quijas@yosemitevalleycharter.org. |
Community College
Adult School
State Center Adult Education Consortium
Sequoia Adult Education Consortium
Job Corps
Job Corps is the largest, FREE vocational program that offers training in over 82 Career Options at 123 centers across the U.S! Training in Customer Service
TCU - Advanced
Office Administration
Dental Assisting - SVCTE
Culinary Arts
Medical Assisting - SVCTE
Automotive - SVCTE
Carpentry - SVCTE
Electrical - SVCTE
Facility Maintenance
Material Handling
Auto Body Repair - SVCTE
Security
Medical Administration
Welding - SVCTE
HVAC - SVCTE
See the programs offered at the San Jose campus here. For more information, reach out to jonathan.quijas@yosemitevalleycharter.org.
Apprenticeship Spotlight
Work and Job Training
bitwiseindustries.com
We’re not a degree program or bound by 4-year-degree requirements. In the tech industry, portfolios, work ethic, and an aptitude for learning are key ingredients to landing the job you want. What we teach is relevant to your future. You’ll learn tech skills, but also gain a network of peers, professional development opportunities, and resources to help you along your learning journey. Check us out here!
Fresno County Workforce Connection At Workforce Connection, we prepare the people in our community for careers in various industries that promote self-sufficiency, not just jobs to carry them through to the next paycheck. We do this by providing opportunities that build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet employer needs and be competitive in the workforce of today. | Worknet MercedWorknet Merced County puts Merced County to work through career advising, education, and job training programs. Located in Merced and Los Banos, Worknet Merced County offers workshops, job search assistance, reimbursements for job search related travel, and training assistance for employment. | Tulare County Employment Connection Tulare County residents are invited to access job search resources you won't find anywhere else, including: - Paid work experience - Exclusive training programs (scholarship assistance) - Warm job leads You will be paired with a career coach you can call, email, or visit with for help at any step of your job search. Sign-up today and a member of our team will contact you. |
Fresno County Workforce Connection
Worknet Merced
Worknet Merced County puts Merced County to work through career advising, education, and job training programs. Located in Merced and Los Banos, Worknet Merced County offers workshops, job search assistance, reimbursements for job search related travel, and training assistance for employment.
Tulare County Employment Connection
- Paid work experience
- Exclusive training programs (scholarship assistance)
- Warm job leads
You will be paired with a career coach you can call, email, or visit with for help at any step of your job search. Sign-up today and a member of our team will contact you.
Monterey County Workforce Development We can help with career planning, assessments, training, and re-entry into the workforce. We have workshops, training programs, resume tools, and more – all at no cost – to help you with your job search effort. We are here to help you become job-ready and develop the skills you need. Go here to find out more about our Youth Services. | San Benito County Workforce Development We can help with career planning, assessments, training, and re-entry into the workforce. We have workshops, training programs, resume tools, and more – all at no cost – to help you with your job search effort. We are here to help you become job-ready and develop the skills you need. Go here to find out more about our Youth Services. | CalJOBS CalJOBS is California’s online resource to help job seekers and employers navigate the state’s workforce services. You can search for jobs, create resumes, and find training and educational programs. |
Monterey County Workforce Development
San Benito County Workforce Development
CalJOBS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
How do I apply to...?
CA Community College Applying for Admission|
The application period for Community College is now! Apply online (as a graduating senior) to be included in priority registration.
Fresno City College: Overview video, New Student Help "Registration to Go" flyer
Reedley City College: New Student Help
Clovis Community College: Application Instructions, Clovis Community College: Welcome Center, Playlist
West Hills Lemoore: Application Instructions, Presentation Slides
Merced Community College: New Student Help
Monterey Peninsula College: New Student Help
Hartnell College: New Student Help
Gavilan College: New Student Help
YOUR FUTURE FRIDAYS!
May is drop-in office hours. Come by for help on anything you need!
Past Session Topics-click on links for recordings
- California Colleges. edu-Registering your Account
- Completing Career Interest Inventories here and using the Career Search tool here.
- Discover programs and majors that are of interest, what they involve, and colleges that offer them here. Find the right college in California and across the country using the factors that matter to you. Watch the video here.
- Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA**
- Launching the FAFSA/CADAA application**
- The College Application Process
- Applying to a CSU
- Applying to a UC
- Clovis Adult School CTE Programs Watch the recording here.
- Community College-Fresno City RTG watch the video here.
How can I help?
- Need a letter of recommendation? Make an appointment using the button below.
- Need an unofficial copy of your transcript? Email me or contact your HST.
- Need an official copy of your high school transcript? Request one here
Need to contact me?
Email: carmen.marroquin@yosemitevalleycharter.org (anytime)
See my availability and schedule a Zoom meeting.