Workers with college degrees earn significantly more than those with just high school under their belt. Many of the current jobs and jobs of the future are in the STEM field. Sticker shock derails many college and career school ambitions; It doesn’t have to. This session focuses on helping students master the application and financial-aid process. You’ll learn the importance of building networks to locate and access grants and scholarships.

Content:

Career Exploration and Careers of the Future
Finding the Right Fit -College and Vocational Pathways
Selection Process – Virtual & In Person Visits
Application Process & The Common App
Paying for your College/Training

Resources:

Virtual College Visits

Activity

Review

Brilliant Career Lab

Activity

Explore

Financial Aid Review

Activity

Activity

Federal & State Financial Aid

Document

Document

Support for College

(Irish)

Irish Document

Document

College and Career Pathway

Videos

Resources

Videos