College and Career Readiness IRHS October 3, 2016

Agenda ECAP Social Media – professional usage University Visits College and Military Financial Aid and Scholarships Career Information JTED Website Tour Q&A

ECAP Four-Year Plan Academic Success Soft Skills After school assistance program Conference period Student and teacher communication via email Soft Skills Group projects Presentations http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1219

Social Media Counselors using social media to stay in touch with parents & students Twitter: @IRHSCounseling Facebook: IRHS Scholarships and More Remind: (brand new this year) Get your phones out Text to: 81010 Message: @irhsc

University Visits Tri-University Fall Tour (ASU, UA, NAU) This Thursday, October 6th Evening session for parents 6:00 p.m. TUSD College Fair Tuesday, October 25th Bus ride available for students (10, 11, 12) $2.00 Students need a signed permission form (20 spots remaining) GCU Bus Trip Tuesday, November 1st (Grade 12 only)

College and Military Visits College and Military Representatives Listed on Counseling Calendar New this year! Representatives are located in the library during conference periods and lunch for easier access. Parents always welcome to visit Reps. as well. PCC is doing specific “Themed” visits Transfer program Direct employment Pre-assessment workshop and assessment administration

Financial Aid and Scholarships FAFSA Both parent and student need PIN – This is extremely important! Website opened October 1st this year WICHE/WUE Hidden component Limited number, but ask the institution Scholarships http://www.amphi.com/Domain/1228

Career Information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04zaQOXKWRo AZCIS Resume Programs of Study http://azprogramsofstudy.org/wp/ Career Intern, Intern 101/102 and CTE Internships

JTED CTE Programs on campus JTED Central Programs Employability Skills http://www.azed.gov/career-technical- education/files/2014/12/arizona’s-workplace-employability-skills- preliminary-checklists.pdf

IRHS Counseling Website Tour Let’s take a tour! http://www.amphi.com/site/default.aspx?DomainID=140 Destinations: Testing information College and Career Guide College Planning Timelines Big Future Visiting Colleges 2 year, 4 year, Private colleges and Vocational/Technical colleges Community Resources NPO

Questions? Counselor Contact Information on website http://www.amphi.com/domain/2856