From Mike Thompson, Solon HS Counselor
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From Kathleen McKean, College and Career Transition Coordinator
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SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING:
What is Social/Emotional Learning?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions. (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
In education, teaching SEL to students of all ages helps them to better understand their emotions, to embrace those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. These learned behaviors can then be used to help students make positive, responsible decisions; create frameworks and resources to achieve their goals, and build positive relationships with others.
In the upcoming months I will share some information about the various components of Social/Emotional Learning.
CAREER EXPLORATION and INFORMATION
The Workplace Learning Connection Spring Job Shadow Program
WLC’s job shadow application portal will open for a second time this school year!
Application portal for a Spring 2022 Job Shadow portal is now open.
Students will have the opportunity to apply until Friday, January 28 at 3:00.
Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.
1 day, 2-4 hour experience
Spring Job Shadows are all group opportunities – No Individual.
Learn more about WLC job shadows here.
Students can apply on the WLC website at www.kirkwood.edu/wlc.
Attached is the Career Choice sheet (PDF) that includes all job shadows offered for Spring 2022. WLC Spring Job Shadow Opportunities.
Summer 2022 Workplace Internships Opportunity.
The Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) will be offering job shadow opportunities to students in grades 10 & 11 for summer 2022. An internship is a 60-hour on-site experience. Over the past three years, more Solon HS students have completed an internship during the summer months because they have more time to schedule the hours. Solon HS students who have completed an internship experience continually report that the experience solidified their career plan. Students who successfully complete an internship receive three (3) elective credits.
The internship portal is NOW OPEN and WLC is accepting Summer 2022 internship applications. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible, with applications DUE by 3PM on Friday, February 11th! Access your application here.
POST SECONDARY INFORMATION
Planning
Planning for your Future: ICAN Resources
Below you will find links to grade level post-secondary recommendations. You can sign-up to receive weekly/monthly alerts from ICAN.
In addition to these great tips, visit the ICAN YouTube Channel and check out our video Tip of the Week. Each week ICAN releases a video tip for students preparing for life after high school. To receive the video tip each week, subscribe to the ICAN E-Alerts
Financial Aid: FAFSA
If you haven’t completed the FAFSA now is the time to do so! If you have any questions contact our Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) Representative, Lupe Hernandez. She has an office at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Coralville. To schedule a one-on-one appointment with ICAN visit www.icansucceed.org/apt
Financial Aid: Scholarships
Scholarship Zoom Event: Attend the ICAN Weekly Live Event | The Scholarship Process | Wednesday, January 12 @ 5:30 pm | Register here
Last Dollar Scholarship: This scholarship pays for 100% of students’ tuition at Kirkwood in many high demand careers in Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Information Technology (also offered at other community colleges in Iowa). No separate application required, just complete the FAFSA!
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
2022 - 2023 Kirkwood CC College Credit Opportunities
The Kirkwood Regional Center @ The University of Iowa (KRCUI) is hosting informational Zoom sessions to provide information to students and parents on college credit opportunities for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Below are the dates for the presentations. Presentations will start at 6:00 PM. The Zoom link for all presentations: https://kirkwood.zoom.us/j/93486466044
January 18 January 25 February 3
SOLON HS COUNSELING WEBSITE
Mr. Thompson is continuing to update his website. You can access the High School Website here.
