Today’s Announcement
Today’s announcement covers the following:
- Cadet Lawman Academy information link
- Virtual Job Shadow login link
- Virtual Job Shadow resume assignment information
- Virtual Job Shadow cover letter assignment information
- Scholarships information
***Attention***
I need the following information/action from students BEFORE starting the Cover Letter Assignment:
- Bronc B. – Complete both Resume and VJS Resume Assignment and put in black binder
- Drake B. – Download the Resume in MS Word format for me to look at and edit then upload to Shared Google Folder I created.
- Chris C. – Download the Resume in MS Word format for me to look at and edit then upload to Shared Google Folder I created.
- David C – Download the resume and let me look at it again. Print and put the VJS Resume assignment in the black binder.
- Bryce F – Complete both Resume and VJS Resume Assignment and put in black binder
- Tyler F. – Complete and print the VJS Resume Assignment
- Sylus G. – Open resume and let me look at it. – Complete and print VJS Resume assignment and put in black notebook.
- Logan N. – Complete VJS Resume assignment and print and put in black notebook
- Tyler N. – Complete VJS Resume assignment and print and put in black notebook
- Talon L. – Complete VJS Resume assignment and print and put in black notebook
- Charles B. – Complete both Resume and VJS Resume Assignment and put in black binder
- Dustin I. – Complete both Resume and VJS Resume Assignment and put in black binder
- Layne H – Complete both Resume and VJS Resume Assignment and put in black binder
Cadet Lawman Academy
If you are a junior in high school and interested in becoming a highway patrolman, check out the Cadet Lawmen Academy – click here for info.
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:
- Print a copy of the resume and give to your instructor to proofread.
- After Mrs. Frascht has approved your resume, print a copy of the resume and add it to your portfolio.
- 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).
- Complete and print the Job Seeking Skills: Resumes 2020 Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.
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
Complete the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.
Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:
- Print a copy of the job advertisement for the position you are applying for. Add it to your portfolio.
- Print a copy of the cover letter and give to your instructor to proofread.
- After Mrs. Frascht has approved your cover letter, print a copy of the cover letter and add it to your portfolio.
- 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).
- Complete and print the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.
Scholarship 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