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As a junior, it's crucial to start planning your postsecondary journey. Complete college and scholarship applications by Halloween and submit your FAFSA after January 1st. Explore apprenticeship opportunities and understand their requirements on the RHS counseling website. If you're considering military service, meet with a recruiter and prepare for the ASVAB. Additionally, strengthen your workforce skills, create a resume, and secure references. Access essential resources, including ACT test dates and registration details, at Richmond's counseling page. Take charge of your future today!
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Juniors What do I do now? • Tricia Till, Guidance Counselor A-J • Sheila Lepak, Guidance Counselor K-Z
Postsecondary Plans • College • Complete college applications online by Halloween • Complete scholarship applications • Complete FAFSA after January 1st • Apprenticeship • Research opportunities/requirements (RHS counseling website) • Military • Meet with recruiter • Prepare for ASVAB • Workforce • Identify/Apply
ACT Dates 2013/14 Test DateRegistration Deadlinew/Late Fee • September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 Aug 24-Sept 6, 2013 • October 26, 2013 Sept 27, 2013 Sept 28-Oct 11, 2013 • December 14, 2013 Nov 8, 2013 Nov 9-22, 2013 • February 8, 2014 Jan 10, 2014 Jan 11-24, 2014 • April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8-21, 2014 • June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10-23, 2014 • Register online at www.actstudent.org
Skilled Trade Apprenticeships • Requirements vary—applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED. Often, you must pass a math/mechanical aptitude test. • What you will earn depends on your individual circumstances • Average Journeyman Rate of the 16 Trades in Michigan • $22.00 per hour - Base Rate @ 45% -- $ 9.90 - Per Hour • Your training is part of your apprenticeship, so unlike someone who has gone to a two or four year college program, you won’t have a college loan to pay-off with your income. • Visit the RHS counseling website: Click on Apprenticeship Information
Military • Research the different military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) • Set up a meeting with your recruiter • Prepare for the ASVAB
Workforce • Look for a job • www.careerbuilder.com • www.snagajob.com • Visit local businesses • Talk to family and friends • Strengthen related skills • Create resume • CareerCruising has a resume builder • Secure references • Prepare for your interview
Make the Promise to Graduate…go to www.richmond.k12.mi.us, counseling page • 2. Take the Counseling Survey…go to www.richmond.k12.mi.us, counseling page • 3. CREATE/CHECK PARCHMENT ACCOUNT FOR TRANSCRIPTS • Go to School Website, High School, Counseling Office • Select Electronic Transcript Request • Create your Parchment Portfolio What to Do NOW • www.careercruising.com • Username: Richmond; Password: BlueDevils • Go to your EDP and enter YOUR username (first initial last name) and password (student number) • Get your portfolio 100% complete. Be sure it is ACCURATE. • Click on the Financial Aid tab and complete the financial aid selector. Then…. Finally…. ACT Prep—Go to www.number2.com