Thursday, April 23, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
College Matching
Hi
All Below is a link that has some of the best advice I have read. The
title is, In Search of a Match: A guide for helping students make
informed decisions.
It delivers on its promise to inform decisions! I would modify some of
the recommendations such as applying to reach colleges if minimizing
cost is a major consideration but on the whole the information is
accurate and appropriate. The graphics are very
good and summarize important information. As an added benefit it is
free and you can share the digital document.
I
encourage you to read it through and to share this with students and
families. Share your thoughts with this e mail group when you have
finished reading the
document. Cheers, George
George A. Letchworth, Ph.D.
http://www.tfff.org/select-
Some highlights from the Junior Options After High School presentation
Some highlights from the Junior Options After High School presentation last week:
On average, the four-year degree is taking 5.5 years to complete
Average age of community college student is 28
Eastern still wants a minimum GPA of 2.75 – and 60% of courses are taken online not on-site in La Grande
Private for-profit care school ITT now also has a university side
Arizona as the lowest out-of-state tuition
If student is strong in science, encourage them to take ACT
Marylhurst and Warner Pacific provide rates that are more at face-value than inflated
FAFSA now want parent student lived with the most to complete FAFSA; NOT the parent who provides 51% of support to student
Since 1959, twice as many girls as boys have applied for financial aid
College admissions folks are looking at “self-advocating” as a sign of success, ie. a success indicator
COCC Culinary Arts
Central Oregon Community College in Bend has partnered with the Cascade
Culinary Institute to offer Associates Degrees in Baking & Pastry
Arts and in
Culinary Arts plus a certificate program in Sustainable Food Systems.
There are materials about the programs in the college resources counter.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Financial Aid Letters and 100% Colleges
Here are links to two great resources – one about
demystifying financial aid letters and the other with a list of colleges
that claim to meet 100% of a student’s financial need.
Practice Tests – Practice | SAT Suite of Assessments
You are aware that the SAT is being revised but so is the PSAT.
Here is the link to the some preparation that our 2015-16 sophomores and
juniors can do
to prepare for the October, 2015 PSAT. You might wish to share this
with your students before the end of the school year
Providence Newberg Medical Center’s 2015 Student Volunteer Summer Program
Dear School Administrators, Student Advisors and Counselors,
We’re pleased to announce Providence Newberg Medical Center’s
2015 Student Volunteer Summer Program. This volunteer program is
designed specifically for a limited number of students between the ages
of 15 to 18 who have a genuine interest in serving and pursuing a career
in health care. Our goal is to introduce
a new generation to the health care profession.
We’ll provide learning and volunteer experiences for students to develop and share their skills.
Students
will serve in a variety of areas throughout the medical center from,
for example, helping as an ambassador at the front desk to re-stocking
in med/surg, the Emergency Department and
short-stay and working with other students on special projects and
events for the Providence Newberg Health Foundation.
The Student Summer Volunteer Program will begin with a required orientation on Thursday, June 18 and run through Thursday, August 13, 2015.
Students will learn about Providence’s Mission and
history, as well as, safety and policies for volunteers. Students will
also learn about volunteer assignments and hear experiences from current
volunteers.
Interested students will need to complete a volunteer application which can be downloaded from our website at
www.Providenceoregon.org/
Student’s
who complete the program will be eligible to continue their volunteer
service during the school year. We appreciate your interest and time to
promote the Student Summer Volunteer Program
to your students. If you have any questions or need more information
please contact me at 503-537-1494 or reply to this email.
Warm regards,
Lisa
Lisa Salmons
Community Connections Outreach Coordinator
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Engaging volunteers to create healthier communities
It's not just health care,
it's how we care™
Thursday, April 2, 2015
How to Read and Evaluate a Financial Aid Award Letter
Below is a link to Edvisors and a really well written and visual presentation on how to evaluate a financial aid award letter.
At
a meeting last week a UofO representative said they were going to be
sending out award letters this week or next. Most colleges try to get
their award letters
sent in late March or early April. Two year colleges are the exception
to getting their award letters out in a timely manner.
2015 WOMEN IN TRADES CAREER FAIR
2015 WOMEN IN TRADES CAREER FAIR
The
largest non-traditional career fair of its kind, Oregon Tradeswomen,
Inc. produces the interactive, 3-day Women in Trades Career Fair to
increase the overall number of women working
in the trades and to help fill the imminent gap in the labor force that
will be created with record-levels of upcoming retirements of skilled
trades people.
For more information visit their website:
http://www.tradeswomen.net/
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Middle School Girls’ Day
For pre-registered schools.
Hands-on workshops and activities from 8:30am – 2:30pm
Middle School Girls’ Day
For pre-registered schools.
Hands-on workshops and activities from 8:30am – 2:30pm
Friday, May 15, 2015
High School Girls’ Day
For pre-registered schools.
Hands-on workshops and activities from 8:30am – 2:30pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Careers for Women Day
Open to everyone! No pre-registration required.
Hands-on workshops and activities from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location
NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
16021 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230
NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
16021 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230
Oregon
Tradeswomen, Inc. is able to offer a small transportation award to help
subsidize the costs for schools and community-based organizations
when they register to bring youth Thursday, May 14th or Friday, May 15th. See registration for more information.
Please contact Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. for more information.
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