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.
Digital Design students will attend Career Center at the following times:
All students will need to attend on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
8:15 – 9:00 am session:
- Julie Church
- Harper Houston
- Isabella Ramirez
- Libby Thompson
- Keianna Sorto
- Skyler Freeman
- Ashlyn Whitely
9:15 – 10:00 am session:
- Breya Beck
- Riot Burling
- Thomas Mathes
- Jonathan Gates
- Carson Schanbacher
- Winter Willett
- Grace Smallwood
- Maycie Calwonsen
- Benjamin Kriegh
- Endy Barraza
12:45 – 1:30 pm session:
- Cade Mackey
- Channing Ferguson
- Lakin Gaddy
- Kylie Adair
- Cadence Parker
- Hadlee Ohm
- Kambri Rhodes
- Tatim Miller
- Jace Rhodes
1:30 – 2:15 pm session:
- Christopher Z. Quinlan
- Angus Endsley
- Connor Sneary
- Spencer Kinzie
- Gracie Reiman
- Jazzni Hembree
Scholarships
Be sure to check out the Scholarships posts on the Alva Career Center website. I have also shared a Google Sheet – click here – that you can create a copy of and track scholarships that may apply to you.
NWTC Foundation Scholarship – High school juniors or seniors and adults may apply for the Spring NWTC Foundation Scholarships. To claim the scholarship, students will be required to show that they are incurring some type of educational expense for either the current semester or next summer or fall. Students may download the NWTC Foundation Scholarship application – NWTC Foundation Scholarship Application 2024. For more information about filling out the scholarship, visit https://nwtech.edu/alvacc/nwtc-foundation-scholarship-2-09-24/.
Otha Grimes Scholarship – This scholarship is available to adult students who are Oklahoma residents enrolled in a program at a Career and Technology Center. Applicants must submit applications online. Applications must be submitted by February 9, 2024. Adults will need information from Mrs. Williams regarding any financial aid they may receive as well as the cost of tuition and fees. For more information, visit https://nwtech.edu/alvacc/otha-grimes-scholarship-2-09-24/.
FAFSA – Before you can apply for financial aid at a college or technology center, you must complete a FAFSA application. Some scholarship applications also require FAFSA to be filled prior to application. The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be released by December 31, 2023, so make sure you have everything you need to fill it out! The UCanGo2 Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps publication will make sure you know exactly what materials you need to gather before filling out your application, as well as helpful tips for the rest of the application. English: https://ucango2.org/publications/fafsa/FAFSA_5_Steps.pdf Spanish: https://ucango2.org/…/FAFSA%205%20StepsFacts_Spanish.pdf For more FAFSA and College information, visit https://www.ucango2.org/index.html
NWOSU Freshmen Scholarship – If you are planning on attending NWOSU next Fall, check out the NWOSU Freshman Scholarship information at https://nwtech.edu/alvacc/nwosu-freshmen-scholarship-3-31-24/
Past Work
Students should have completed the following work in the Fall 2023 semester. The work listed below should be included in your binder in the following order.
- Learning Styles Assessment
- Copy of WorkKeys Certificate (Must have a score of 3 or higher on all three exams)
- Copy of ODCTE Fundamentals of Technology Certificate (Must have score of 65% or higher)
- Personal Financial Literacy paperwork (if applies)
- VJS Career Cluster Interest Survey Assessment (Sophomores EZ Survey, Juniors Full Survey, Seniors EZ Survey)
- VJS O*Net Interest Profiler Assessment (Juniors only)
- VJS O*Net Work Importance Locator Assessment (Seniors only)
- VJS Favorite Careers – Print screen with 3 favorites
- 16Personalities Screenshot of results and printout of VJS Assignment
- WorkKeys Assignment (https://nwtech.edu/alvacc/computer-business-11-06-23/)
- Resume
Virtual Job Shadow Login Instructions
VirtualJobShadow.com offers engaging career exploration resources and tools all on one user-friendly website. 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. Usernames (except for a few students) will be your FirstnameLastname. 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.
VJS Assignment – Which Personality Type Are You? 16Personalities.com 2022 Assignment
Complete the Which Personality Type Are You? 16Personalities.com Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.
- Be sure to follow the steps of the assignment in Virtual Job Shadow and have the results of the 16Personalities.com survey sent to your email address so we can refer back to the results later!!
- Print your results of the survey that was sent to your email.
- Create a PDF file of the results and save in your folder on the desktop.
- Upload the PDF file to the shared Google Drive folder I created for you.
- Print the results of the VJS assignment after it is submitted and downloaded.
Resume Assignment
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 – Include bulleted items describing tasks performed. Start with current or past tense verbs for bulleted items.
- 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. Use bulleted items. Start bulleted items with verb.
- 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
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
Assignment – ICAP Planning Documents
- After completing the questions in the document, print the document and place in sheet protectors and put in your Career Center notebook.
Assignment – Cover Letter and Envelope
At this point we have researched careers or clusters you may be interested in as well as created a resume and job application.
So at this point we are actually ready to:
- Find one job opening in a career area you may be interested in upon completion of your training/education. If you cannot find a job opening, you may pick a business you may like to work for.
- Create a cover letter.
- Create an envelope
Step 1:
Find a job opening that you may be interested in currently or in the future. You can either print the information and put the printout in your notebook or you may copy and paste the information into a Google Doc that you create in the Google Drive folder I created for you. This step is necessary in case you do not complete the assignment today and need the information next week or in the future.
Step 2:
Introduction to Cover Letters
Cover letters are important because they tell employers the type of position you’re seeking and exactly how you’re qualified for it. Your cover letter can also explain things that your resume can’t.
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a one-page document that, along with your resume, is sent with your job application. A cover letter is your chance to tell a potential employer why you’re the perfect person for the position and how your skills and expertise can add value to the company. The letter should be professional but personable, and serve as a sort of introduction.
A lot of job seekers today wonder if a cover letter is still appropriate to send with your resume—and the answer is yes! Even if an employer doesn’t ask for a cover letter, it couldn’t hurt to send one. In fact, it can help you get someone’s attention in a different way, and it can be a great way to display your enthusiasm for the job and company.
Basic Elements of a Cover Letter
The following should be included in the cover letter:
- Your name and address preferably in the header area of letterhead that resembles or matches your resume.
- Current date.
- Name and address of the person/company you are sending the letter to.
- Greeting – Address your cover letter to the proper person.
- Opening – Write a personable, inviting opening paragraph that notes which position you are applying for and how you learned of the job opening.
- Achievements and Skills – Highlight your past achievements as they relate to the job you’re applying for. Emphasize additional relevant skills and certifications which show you meet the job requirements.
- Closing: Briefly recap your strengths as a candidate, why you want to work for the organization, a call for action or next steps, and your contact information.
Template for writing your cover letters:
Use the same letterhead format you did for your resume if it is attractive which includes the following in a header section of a Microsoft Word document: Your Name, Street Address, City, State Zip Code, Phone Number, Email address. You will NOT type this information as it appears here with just commas separating each element of the header.
Date
Individual’s Name (at the business you are applying to), Job Title (that individual’s job title within the business)
Name of Organization or Company (company where you are applying)
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. WhoEver Is Listed Above (if no name is provided please ask me for help):
First Paragraph: State the reason for writing. Name the specific position or type of work for which you’re applying. Mention how you learned of the opening.
Second Paragraph: Explain why you’re interested in working for this employer and specify how you fit this position. Don’t repeat the information on your resume. Include something special or unique about yourself that will benefit the employer. Remember, the reader will consider this an example of your writing skills.
Third Paragraph: Mention that your resume is enclosed and indicate your desire to meet with the employer. You may want to suggest alternate dates and times, or simply advise them of your flexibility to meet. Include day and evening contact information. Include a statement or question that will encourage the reader to respond. Be sure to communicate your plan to follow up. You might state that you’ll be in the area on a certain date and would like to set up a meeting, or you’ll call on a certain date to set up a meeting. Finally, thank the employer for his/her time.
Sincerely,
(Your Signature in blue or black ink)
Your name
Enclosure
Tips and Tricks for Cover Letters
Check out the following resources on how to write a cover letter:
- CareerOneStop.com – Cover Letters
- Glassdoor.com – How to Write a Cover Letter
- Monster.com – Cover Letter Tips
- Balance.com – How to Start a Cover Letter
Cover Letter Examples
Check out the following examples of how to write a cover letter:
- Monster.com – Cover Letter Examples by Industry
- Monster.com – Cover Letter Samples
- TheBalanceCareers.com – Cover Letter Sample for a Resume
- TheBalanceCareers.com – Sample Email Cover Letter Message
Biomedical Engineer Cover Letter Example
Executive Assistant Cover Letter Example
Photography Cover Letter Example
Physical Therapist Cover Letter Example
Social Media Manager Cover Letter Example
Step 3:
A professional looking envelope should be used to mail correspondence to a potential employer. Instead of using Google Docs, we will use MS Word for this task. Please ask me for help printing the envelope. You will need your cover letter open before I assist you.