Who needs to attend today..

Everyone needs to attend today for at least a short time.

Let’s talk future plans and scholarships!

Scholarships

If you are interesting in applying for scholarships, check out the scholarship posts –http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/category/scholarships/ – which you actually access at any time by going to Announcements and then selecting Scholarships from the Categories option.

Do you have an OkCollegeStart.org account?  If not, visit https://www.okcollegestart.org/ and create and account so you can start searching for scholarships today!

Have you heard of UCanGo2.org? If not, you can visit https://www.ucango2.org/ to check out scholarships by monthly deadlines or category.

Let’s talk about ways to organize your scholarship information…

• Google Folders
• Google Sheet
• TurboScan app for scanning information that can used for documentation or for multiple scholarships

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

1. NWTC Foundation Scholarship – Due 2.10.23
2. Otha Grimes Scholarship (adults only) – Due 2.10.23 – instructions
3. OSAG Member Scholarships (Seniors) – Due 2.28.23 – more info
4. OROS Scholarship – Due 2.15.23
5. Oklahoma School Insurance Group (Seniors) – Due 3.03.23
6. OSSBA Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers – Due 1.20.23
7. NWTC Tuition Waiver

Resumes

Why do you need to create a resume and what are employers suggestions?

Let’s check out some videos on Virtual Job Shadow:

• https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/vs3/lifeskills/197
• https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/vs3/lifeskills/156
• https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/vs3/lifeskills/175

The following documents have been added to the Shared Folder I created for you in Google Drive:

• NWTC Resume Template

You will need to create a resume that includes the following sections:

• Heading (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address)
• Objective
• Education – high school, Northwest Tech, and NWOSU if it applies
• Work Experience – paid or unpaid experience
• Organizations and Activities – be sure to include Business Professionals of America because all NWTC Computer and Business and Digital Design students are members and… if you are a member of the NWTC Superintendents Leadership Class be sure to add it.
• Certifications/Licenses – be sure to include ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate if you passed all three exams.
• Honors and Achievements – be sure to include NWTC Perfect attendance for Quarter or NWTC Student of the Quarter
• Community Service
• Skills – must list computer skills as well as other applicable skills
• References – must have 3 that are not friends or family… must be teachers, coaches, employers, youth leaders, sponsors, etc.

Examples of computer skills for resumes:

• Create and edit MS Word and Google Docs
• Create and edit presentations using MS PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Use Google Classroom for viewing and submitting assignments
• Use Google Drive for file storage and sharing
• Use Adobe Photoshop to edit photos

Examples of certifications:

• ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate
• CPR Certification

Examples of resumes:

Student 1  – Examples of concurrent enrollment, organization responsibilities, additional skills, community service

Student 2 – Examples of education, activities leadership, community service

Student 3 – Examples of community service, work experience

Student 4 – Formatting example

Student 5 – Examples of profile, education, fast food and restaurant work experience, key skills, community service

Student 6 – Example of formatting, lawn service and auto service job tasks, awards, auto certifications

Student 7 – Examples of future plans, computer and ag skills, leadership, community service, ag work experience

Student 8 – Examples of quick stop clerk position and livestock/farming position

Student 9  – Examples of fast food crew member job duties

Student 10 – Examples of fast food crew member position and oilfield position

Student 11 – Examples of Skills section as well as Work Experience that involves fast food crew member

Student 12 – Examples of Certifications, Work Experience, Education, and Community Service sections of resume

Student 13 – Examples of Objective, Education, Achievements, Honors, Certifications, Community Service, and Work Experience sections of resume

Student 14 – Examples of Education, Work Experience, Key Skills, Certifications, and Community Service sections of resume

Student 15 – Examples of Work Experience in the oil and gas industry and Key Skills sections of resume

Student 16 – Examples of Sonic Car Hop Work Experience as well as Digital Design skills sections of resume

Student 17 – Examples of Collision Repair Work Experience and Key Skills sections of resume

Student 18 – Examples of various sections of resumes

Student 19 – Examples of various Work Experience descriptions for resume

Student 20 – Good examples of various sections of resume

Additional links and information:

• Alva Career Center website Resumes page – http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/resumes/