Complete the VirtualJobShadow.com assignments in the order listed below… NOT from left to right in the assignments section of VirtualJobShadow.com assignment section!!

VirtualJobShadow.com Login Instructions

Staff and students of the Northwest Tech Campus – Alva may access their user accounts at https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/login/AC5760/users/?.

Students will use the same username and password as used for WorkKeys assessments  (except for a few students). Your password will be a six digit number representing your birthdate such as 020503 if you were born on February 5, 2003.

If you need assistance with your username and password, please let Mrs. Frascht know.

Be sure to complete assignments in what appears to be reverse order… most recently assigned appears on top left… first assigned is bottom right.

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 6 – Job Seeking Skills: Resumes 2020 Assignment

Complete the Job Seeking Skills: Resumes 2020 Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:

1. Print a copy of the resume and give to your instructor to proofread.
2. After Mrs. Frascht has approved your resume, print a copy of the resume and add it to your portfolio.
3. Add the MS Word or Google Doc file to the folder your instructor created for you on the Shared Drive.  Do NOT share your file with your instructor…. put a copy in the correct folder (your name AlvaCC2020).
4. Complete and print the Job Seeking Skills: Resumes 2020 Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.

The following students need corrected/completed resumes from the following:

• Chloe L. – Add information for job duties to resume and then print – ask me for help in how to access revised resume
• Brooke P – Add one more reference and then print
• Emma P – Where is your resume stored?  Ask me to proof it and help you put it in the correct Shared folder
• Kate L – Where is your resume stored? Should be in Shared folder and printed and put in notebook
• Dalon P – Add references to your resume and print
• Shane S – Where is your resume ?
• Colby M. – Where is your resume stored??

The following students need need to complete the VJS.com Resume assignment and put in in your notebook:

• Brooke P – Add assignment to notebook
• Shane S – Add assignment to notebook

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 7 – Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment

Why do I make you write a cover letter?

• It’s good practice for when you may have to submit one with a job application
• It’s good practice for formatting professional letters
• It’s good practice for writing complete sentences and paragraphs
• It’s good practice for practicing correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• It’s good practice for thinking of what your qualifications are/should be for a career in which you want to go into
• It’s good practice for thinking of what your strengths are
• It’s good practice for thinking of how your past jobs may help with a future career even if it’s in a different field

Before you start the VJS.com Cover Letter assignment, email me (tfrascht@nwtech.edu) the following information:

1. The link to a current job opening in the field you want to go into OR a link to a company that has positions such as the one you wish to have in the future.
2. Who you will be submitting your cover letter to regarding this job opportunity (such as owner, Human Resources Director, CEO, etc.).
3. The company name and address.  You may have to do an additional Google search to find this information if you find the job opening on Indeed.com or Monster.com or similar websites.
4. Name and describe three skill sets that you have or will learn before applying for this type of job.
5. Name and describe three personality traits that you have that would be available to an employer if you are hired for this type position.

Complete the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:

1. Print a copy of the job advertisement for the position you are applying for. Add it to your portfolio.
2. Print a copy of the cover letter and give to your instructor to proofread.
3. After Mrs. Frascht has approved your cover letter, print a copy of the cover letter and add it to your portfolio.
4. Add the MS Word or PDF file to the folder your instructor created for you on the Shared Drive.  Do NOT share your file with your instructor…. put a copy in the correct folder (your name AlvaCC2020).
5. Complete and print the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 8 – Creating an Envelope Assignment

Complete the Creating an Envelope Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:

1. Address and print an envelope to be used with your cover letter ask your instructor for help if needed.
2. Print a copy of your resume.
3. Print a copy of your cover letter.
4. Properly fold and insert your cover letter and resume (with cover letter on top) into the envelope.
5. Place a copy of the envelope and contents in the back of your black binder.
6. Complete and print the Creating an Envelope Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.

Scholarships Info

Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship – The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their education goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2021-22 application is attached and must be postmarked on or before March 26, 2021. Please contact Linette McMurtrey, Scholarship Programs Coordinator, at lmcmurtrey@osrhe.edu if you have any questions. For more information – 2021 Frances Koop Parsons applicationLinette McMurtrey
Scholarship Programs Coordinator
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK  73104
(405) 225-9131
Fax (405) 225-9392  Lmcmurtrey@osrhe.edu

The Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Foundation Scholarship
(The “Youth Tour Alumni Scholarship”) – Click here for more information

Check out all the scholarships that are listed on the OkCollegeStart website ~ https://okcollegestart.org/Home/Educators/Scholarship_Corner.aspx.

A few that jumped out at me are listed below but click the link above to see all the scholarship listings!

Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 10, 2021
The scholarships are available for current college students at an Oklahoma college or university with definite plans to continue in the fall or graduating high school seniors who have an interest in the beef cattle industry. Students fill out one (1) application to apply for multiple scholarships. Scholarships will be presented at the 69th Annual OCA Convention & Trade Show, July 23-24, 2021. Ranch Rodeo Scholarships will be presented at the 37th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo, August 20-21, 2021.
Website: https://www.okcattlemen.org/scholarship-opportunities-menu

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Oklahoma Scholarship Competition
Deadline: February 26, 2021
Through the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Oklahoma Scholarship Competition, students in grades 9-12 test their knowledge on Oklahoma history, geography, and its people. Students compete for scholarships in the county in which they attend school. Those with high scores in each county receive a minimum of a $1,000 cash scholarship or tuition grant to an Oklahoma college or university. Each of Oklahoma’s 77 counties has at least ten scholarships available. Scholarships are made possible through generous donations by individuals, corporations, and Oklahoma colleges and universities.
Website: https://oklahomahof.com/scholarships

Project Yellow Light – Hunter Garner Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits. The competition has three separate competitions: video, billboard, and radio. Applicants must create a video, billboard design or radio spot created to motivate, persuade and encourage their peers to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives you can impact, the more lives you can save. For both the high school and college categories of the billboard competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. For the high school and college categories of the video competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $8,000. For the high school and college categories of the radio competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Billboard designs are due March 1. Submissions for the video and radio competitions are due April 1.
Website: https://projectyellowlight.com/

VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. This scholarship is open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $31,000.
Website: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/

Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2021
Big things come in small packages, and now, those simple gifts can really pay off in Unigo’s Sweet and Simple Scholarship! Think back to a time when you received a special gift that seemed so unassuming yet made such a strong impact in your life. Was it a present you could open in a box or a humble gesture from a stranger? Your gift will forever be priceless, but the Sweet and Simple Scholarship can help sweeten that present with a $1,500 award towards your college education. So, for those looking for an easy scholarship, keep it simple – sweet and simple. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application, be legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship

OU/Thunder Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Entrants must be Oklahoma state residents and high school seniors who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic year. Entrants must apply for acceptance to the University of Oklahoma as a first-time freshman in the fall of 2021 as a full-time student. Entrants must be able to attend a select Oklahoma City Thunder home game to be eligible.The OU/Thunder Scholarship Committee will select five (5) scholarship recipients. Each recipient will receive two (2) Oklahoma City Thunder tickets and a $1,000 scholarship to The University of Oklahoma.
Website: http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship

OSU-Oklahoma City President’s Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The President’s Leadership Scholarship at OSU-OKC recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated talent and distinguished achievement in the areas of leadership, citizenship, service and communication. The scholarship is comprised of a full-tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester, including fees and a $500 book stipend. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Current college students should be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each semester. Be actively involved in school clubs, organizations and/or activities (current college students must be active in two campus organizations).
Website: https://osuokc.edu/plc

American Indian College Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian College Fund (AICF) was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges. The AICF is devoted to funding and creating awareness about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values. The American Indian College Fund also provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending any other accredited public or non-profit private college all across the United States.
Website: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships

American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will help them meet the unique STEM needs of our communities. Students are highly encouraged to apply for all the scholarships they are eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

BestColleges.com – Criminal Justice Majors
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestColleges is to help students maximize free money for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/

OERB Scholarship
Deadline: Various
Oklahoma Energy Rescources Board (OERB) awards up to $500,000 to students majoring in petroleum-related fields. Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) and be enrolled full-time in one of the following undergraduate petroleum-related programs: Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience or Energy Management at University of Oklahoma (OU), Oklahoma State University (OSU) or Univerity of Tulsa (TU); or Petroleum Land Management at Oklahoma City University (OCU).
Website: https://oerb.com/education/undergraduate-scholarship-and-application/

Tuck Sleep Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates, including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com provides more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/

SEG Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the SEG offers a range of different scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 per academic year. Average awards are approximately $3,700. The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have been awarded to students all over the world.
Website: http://seg.org/Scholarships

AFSA High School Senior College Scholarship Contest
Deadline: April 1, 2021
This scholarship is open to 2020-2021 high school seniors who want to pursue a college degree or trade school education. Home schooled students may apply as long as their course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school. Students may enter for the chance to win one of 10 $2,000 college scholarships. The American Fire Sprinkler Association created the college scholarship program to help with the educational and training pursuits of students just like you. In addition, AFSA wants to educate the public at-large about the life-saving properties of automatic fire sprinklers. So, if you meet the contest requirements and want to learn a little during the process, please enter and good luck! Relatives of AFSA staff or National AFSA board members may not enter the contest.
Website: https://www.afsascholarship.org/

Project Yellow Light – Hunter Garner Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2021
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits. Too apply, you must create a video or radio spot designed to motivate, persuade and encourage your peers to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives you can impact, the more lives you can save. For the video competition, in both the high school and college categories, the first-place winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Second-place finisher will receive $2,000. Third-place finisher will receive $1,000. For the radio competition, first place will receive $2,000.
Website: https://www.projectyellowlight.com/

American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) National High School Essay Contest
Deadline: April 5, 2021
The United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign policy and national security interests around the world-from diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peacebuilding tools are important additions to the national security toolkit. In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, identify how members of the Foreign Service work with other civilian parts of the U.S. Government to promote peace, national security and economic prosperity. Your essay should focus on a specific challenge to U.S. peace and prosperity, and must include one example of the work of the Foreign Service and one or more examples of collaboration between America’s diplomats and other civilian (i.e. non-military) U.S. Government agencies or organizations.Students whose parents are not in the Foreign Service are eligible to participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from home-schooled students are also accepted. The winner receives $2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C., and an all-expense paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.
Website: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest

Diabetes Scholars Foundation
Deadline: April 6, 2021
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation’s college scholarship program is available to incoming freshmen with Type 1 diabetes who are US citizens or permanent residents seeking a higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical, or trade school. This scholarship recognizes students who have high academic performance, are actively involved in the diabetes community, participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes. Diabetes Scholars Foundation scholarships are not based on financial need. Students complete one application to be considered for over 40 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each.
Website: http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/

E-waste Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2021
This scholarship winner will receive a $1,000 award. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.
Website: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship