The Weekly Update

• This week's CCR news ( career- focused field trip opportunity, finance careers networking event, healthcare career opportunity, and more!)
• Michigan Career Pathfinder
• Xello for Families & Xello for Students
• Positivity Project- Character strength survey
• College Visit Calendar
• College Application Waiver Codes
• Scholarship Information
• Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
• Useful Links
• Simon Says...
• Past Newsletters

Young Women & the Workforce and Young Men & the Workforce are great opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to learn about and network with local professionals. These events (full-day field trip) are exclusively for students of Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Linden High Schools. Stop in to see Mrs. Grady in the counseling office to sign up and grab a permission slip.

• Young Women & the Workforce- Tuesday, November 14th
• Young Men & the Workforce- Friday, December 8th

Many students and their families wonder about the potential benefits of working a job while in high school, particularly its impact on college applications and whether it can make a difference in the competitive world of college admissions.

Some experts say the pros of high school jobs outweigh the cons. That's partly because connecting a college application to a specific passion or theme is critical — and a job is one of the many ways a student can do that.

If you’re a high school student contemplating a job alongside academics, here are some pros and cons to consider.

Some colleges and certain academic programs require students to participate in internships or co-ops before graduation. Getting work experience in college can help students land a job after graduation. One option for students to gain that experience is cooperative education programs, which can include paid full-time jobs that typically last three to 12 months, internships or other service-based experiential learning programs.

TWO are in Michigan! CLICK HERE to find out more!

Mark your calendars for November 7th- U of M-Flint is hosting a networking event for students interested in pursuing a career in finance. A panel of three financial planners from Rachor Financial and Stephens Wealth Management will be in attendance. The school will be offering a $250 scholarship per event towards tuition at UM-Flint to each of your students attending the event. CLICK HERE to RSVP for the event.

Most colleges are test-optional or test-blind now, but not these top schools. Recently, more schools have adopted test-optional or test-blind admissions policies. In fact, more than 1,900 schools will not require applicants to submit scores for fall 2024 admission, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, a nonprofit advocacy group commonly known as FairTest.

However, some top colleges and universities – as ranked by U.S. News – still require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Check out this AMAZING opportunity being offered through the Michigan Workforce Development Program.

• FREE CNA certification training
• PAID internship
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

See Mrs. Grady in the counseling office for information on how to participate in this program.

Looking to explore in-demand careers and discover the degrees or credentials needed

to pursue them? Use Pathfinder, Michigan’s online career exploration tool that uses

current information related to employment and the workforce, as well as data about the

relationship between education and training programs, to help you learn about career

paths and jobs in the state.

REMEMBER, YOU CAN ALWAYS ACCESS YOUR XELLO ACCOUNT TO RESEARCH CAREER & POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS!

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!

Get to know your greatest strengths.

Why take the survey?

The VIA Survey is the only free, scientific survey of character strengths in the world. Take this simple, 10 minute character test and discover your greatest strengths. Research shows that knowing and using your character strengths can help you:

• Increase happiness and well-being
• Find meaning and purpose
• Boost relationships
• Manage stress and health
• Accomplish goals

CLICK HERE to take the survey.

TEN of Michigan’s 15 public universities today announced a bold new initiative to greatly streamline the college admissions process, boost enrollment, and help students realize their full educational potential. Beginning this fall, participating universities in the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) will admit Michigan high school graduates who have earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). CLICK HERE for more details!

The following universities have committed to joining the MAAP for the Fall 2024 admission cycle:

• Central Michigan University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Lake Superior State University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• University of Michigan-Dearborn
• University of Michigan-Flint
• Wayne State University

As promised at Senior Parent Night and in the Senior Class Meeting, here is a list of college application "waiver codes" that will save you money when applying to colleges.

This list includes Michigan colleges that always offer FREE applications. It also includes a list of Michigan colleges that offer FREE applications for the month of October since that is Michigan College Application Month.

The list continues to be updated and the codes SHOULD NOT be used until October 1st.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is proud to present the Escoffier Crown Scholarship Competition: The Spooktacular Halloween Dish-Off! Contestants have the opportunity to compete virtually for 30 scholarships toward an education at Escoffier totaling $65,000.

Contestants will be asked to make a Spooktacular Halloween-inspired savory or sweet dish and upload a series of photos of their work for consideration.

The deadline for entry is November 1, 2023, by 11:59 pm CT. CLICK HERE for contest details!

1) Owl Scholarship - $1,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: October 29, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19879/owl-scholarship

2) CollegeXpress Scholarship - $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19121/collegexpress_scholarship

3) Prudential Emerging Visionaries - $15,000 – 25 Awards (Deadline: November 2, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9425/discover_prudential_emerging_visionaries

4) Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - $220,000 - 40 Awards (Deadline: November 16, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11973/jack_kent_cooke_foundation_college_scholarship_program

5) Dell Scholars Program - $20,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: December 1, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9745/dell_scholars_program

6) National Space Club Scholarship - $15,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 4, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national_space_club_scholarship

7) Burress Law Underdog Scholarship - $5,000 - 6 Awards (Deadline: December 13, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19214/burress-injury-law-underdog-scholarship

8) Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship - $10,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 15, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20662/mindscape-big-picture-scholarship

9) Thiel High School Fellowship - $100,000 - 30 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowship

10) Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship - $10,000 – 15 Awards (Deadline: Dec. 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12050/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-scholarship

11) Scalacube Gaming Scholarship - $2,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23983/scalacube-gaming-scholarship

12) AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: Dec. 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25703/aiaa-lockheed-martin-marillyn-hewson-scholarship

13) Future Travel Nurse Scholarship - $1,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2023)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071/future-travel-nurse-scholarship

14) Design Thinking Scholarship - $1,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2023)

https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11010/design_thinking_scholarship

15) Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship - $4,500 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 24, 2024)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976/naval-helicopter-association-scholarship

• 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

• 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

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