Reminders…
Do not log in to any Apple iCloud, Mac Mail or other personalization accounts except Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, etc.) and Gmail. Everyone uses the same Mac user account so please do not customize the user account to your settings which means do NOT add you Google profile setting. Login to gmail and then go to Apps icon then select Google Drive or a profile could automatically be created for you and the bookmarks may not be available to the next person.
Scholarships
OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship – To be eligible for a Positive Energy Scholarship, students must:
- be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area
- attend college in Oklahoma or Arkansas
- have an unweighted cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.25
- receive an ACT score of greater than or equal to 25 and/or SAT score greater than or equal to 1200
- students must pursue and maintain one of the listed STEM majors
- view the additional requirements and deadlines at OGE.com/education .
NWTC Foundation Scholarship – Information available at https://nwtech.edu/alvacc/nwtc-foundation-scholarship-feb25/. Students must submit the following:
- typed application
- copy of resume
- letter of recommendation
- copies of transcripts
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships – Students may set up a scholarship account by visiting https://occf.org/scholarships/. This website has a variety of scholarships, not just students in the OKC area.
Resumes
- Be sure to use the TAB Key to right align the dates on the right side of your resume. Do NOT use the space bar to try to align the dates on the right side.
- Include three references who are not friends or family that can say something positive about your character and/or work ethic.
- Use the format I had provided for all paid and unpaid work experience. Start the bulleted item for tasks performed by using a present or past tense verb.
- Community service activities should be in a bulleted list not a line with items separated by a comma
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
- Design poster using Adobe Photoshop
Examples of resumes:
Check the Shared Google Drive folder I created for you. I have added a template you may use if you wish.
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