\nDusti Maul \u2013 alvacc05
\nAlanna Nacion -alvacc07
\nAnastasia Copes -alvacc08
\nFranchesca Barnes -alvacc10
\nHannah Horn -alvacc11
\nBrisa Montes -alvacc12
\nHaley Troutt -alvacc13
\nKamri Theis -alvacc14<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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What do we have planning for Spring 2020 semester?<\/p>\n
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- Complete the WorkKeys Assignment.<\/li>\n
- Create and\/or update a Work Resume (different than scholarship resume).<\/li>\n
- Discuss and complete a job application.<\/li>\n
- Discuss and create a cover letter.<\/li>\n
- Discuss some do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for job interviews and job interviewing tips.<\/li>\n
- Discuss and answer some possible job interview questions.<\/li>\n
- Discuss and create a job interview thank you letter or email.<\/li>\n
- Discuss possible benefits offered with employment.<\/li>\n
- Update your Portfolios (black binders) to include all the information listed above as well as actual copies of any certifications earned.<\/li>\n
- Take any student organization and\/or end of year course exams arranged by your instructor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Scholarships Information<\/h3>\n
Any students needing additional help with scholarships may visit Career Center on Wednesday, January 15th from 9:30 \u2013 11:00 am and\/or 12:40 to 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n
NWTC Foundation Scholarship Applications \u2013\u00a0 Due January 22<\/strong><\/p>\n
Applications are now being accepted for Northwest Technology Center (NWTC)\u00a0Foundation Scholarships.\u00a0 Only high school seniors and adults may apply.\u00a0 Applications for the Spring 2020 semester are due by January 22.<\/p>\n
Each year a portion of the monies raised by the NWTC Foundation will go to support scholarships for deserving students. This financial assistance may include books, tuition, and other educational costs. The Foundation Scholarship committee assists in the establishment of scholarships and the selection of the recipients.<\/p>\n
Adults only may apply for the Fall NWTC Foundation Scholarships. High school seniors and adults may apply for the Spring NWTC Foundation Scholarships.\u00a0\u00a0To 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.<\/span><\/p>\n
Students may download the NWTC Foundation Scholarship application \u2013\u00a0\u00a0NWTC Foundation Scholarship Application 2020<\/a>.\u00a0Please download this application to your folder within the Document folder on your computer and then open the application in Adobe Acrobat before completing the form! If you don\u2019t download and save then open in Adobe Acrobat your work may be be saved in case you need to go back and edit the information later!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
For more information about NWTC Foundation Scholarships, please contact Melinda Barton, Marketing and Foundation Director at 580-327-0344.<\/p>\n
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Otha Grimes Scholarship Applications (Adult Students Only) \u2013 Due January 22<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Otha Grimes Scholarship is administered by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Foundation and offered in the Fall and Spring to\u00a0ADULT<\/strong>\u00a0students who might not qualify for other financial aid.<\/p>\n
Scholarships are to be used for expenses that directly relate to a student attending a technology center class. Allowable expenses include: tuition, mileage to and from school, books, uniforms, conference registration fees, school supplies, and childcare, if not paid by another source.<\/p>\n
Application and instructions for the Otha Grimes scholarship may be downloaded\u00a0below:<\/p>\n
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- Otha Grimes Application Tips<\/a><\/li>\n
- Otha Grimes Scholarship Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Only adult students may apply for the Otha Grimes scholarship. Scholarship Applications for the Spring 2020 Semester are due by January 22, 2020!<\/em><\/p>\n
For more information about the Otha Grimes scholarship, please contact\u00a0Karen Koehn,\u00a0Career Counselor, at the Alva Campus or Ashlee Sneary, Director of Financial Aid and Human Resources.<\/p>\n
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OkACTE\/ESSP Casy Cundiff Outstanding Student Scholarship \u2013 Due April 15<\/strong><\/p>\n
Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation The Casy Cundiff Scholarship is Sponsored by OkACTE Education Services\/Special Populations (ESSP)\u00a0 is offering a student the financial scholarship award to acknowledge the achievement of a career and technology student(s) who is a person with a disability and has overcome barriers to achieve his\/her highest potential for success. The purpose for this student scholarship is to assist the student in accessing or completing a career and technology education career major or entering into the occupation for which he\/she has trained.<\/p>\n
Eligibility Criteria:<\/p>\n
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- The criteria used to select the winner will include the student\u2019s career goals, financial need, unusual circumstances, and letters of reference.\u00a0The student is required to provide documentation of disability which may include test summaries, summary of performance, or a clear diagnostic statement by an appropriate qualified professional.<\/em><\/li>\n
- Each nominee must provide two (2) letters of reference. One of the references must be from a person actively involved in the applicants\u2019 current career and technical education in Oklahoma.<\/li>\n
- High school transcripts and\/or a list of career and technical courses completed must be submitted with the attached application.<\/li>\n
- All information in this application must be typed or computer generated. In order to receive maximum points in the consideration process all responses to questions should be between 50 -150 words.<\/li>\n
- Answer all questions. Applications which do not include: answers to all questions on the application form, two letters of reference, high school transcripts and\/or a list of career and technical courses completed, documentation of disability which may include test summaries, summary of performance, or a clear diagnostic statement by an appropriate qualified professional \u201cExamples: IEP \/ 504 \/ or diagnosis\u201d will be considered incomplete and eliminated.<\/li>\n
- Each application form must be complete and provide specific information about the applicant. Photos, news clippings, original works of art, etc., which help support the application are encouraged and may be submitted. Materials submitted in support of the application will not be returned.<\/li>\n
- Signature form for applicant (including parent\/guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years of age).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Use of Scholarship Funds The Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE)\/Education Services Special Populations (ESSP) is offering a student the financial scholarship award to acknowledge the achievement of a career and technology student(s) who is a person with a disability and has overcome barriers to achieve his\/her highest potential for success. The purpose for this student scholarship is to assist the student in accessing or completing a career and technology education career major or entering into the occupation for which he\/she has trained. Up to 2 scholarship awards between $250 and $500 will be made depending upon funds available and number of scholarship awards presented. Scholarship awards must be used to assist with the cost of tuition, fees, books, tools, and\/or other expenses connected to employment or training. Application Deadlines Nomination forms must be postmarked on or before April 15 of the year applying for award. Completed applications must be received by Sharon Baker, ESSP Advisor Career and Academic Connections, 1500 W 7th Avenue, Stillwater, OK, 74074. Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE) Education Services Special Populations (ESSP)<\/p>\n
Download Scholarship Application \u2013\u00a0Casy Cundiff Scholarship App\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Deadline April 15th.<\/p>\n
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Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education \u2013 Washington\/DuBose Memorial Scholarship \u2013 Due April 30<\/b><\/p>\n
The Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education (OAMCTE) believes that educating young people in career and technology education is a positive step in providing role models for future generations of youth. As we continue to focus on education, our efforts turn to an important aspect of our organization \u2013 scholarship. One of the goals of our scholarship program is to provide assistance to deserving minority students who plan to further their education. In so doing, we are offering two (2) Renae Washington-Lorine DuBose Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. We believe this is one small way of helping to make this dream a reality for individuals who can become positive role models for others.<\/p>\n
Applicants for the scholarship must plan to enroll in a full-time program at an Oklahoma Career and Technology Center or as a full time student in an accredited institution of higher learning for the Fall Semester of 2020 and the Spring Semester of 2021. The recipients must provide proof of enrollment prior to receiving the awards. After proof of enrollment is provided, the scholarship funds will be made available to the recipients chosen career and technology center or institution of higher learning. The student will then receive the full scholarship amount during the first semester, upon enrollment. Scholarship proceeds must be used to assist with the cost of tuition, fees, books, and\/or tools. If a scholarship recipient does not complete his or her course of study, the remaining proceeds will be returned to the donor, namely the Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education or the Oklahoma Career Tech Foundation. Selection of the Scholarship recipients are based on financial need and the ability to benefit.<\/p>\n
Applications must be post marked no later than Friday, April 3, 2020<\/em>. Scholarship winners will receive notification no later than Friday, April 30, 2020. Recipients are invited to attend the Career & Technology Summer Conference on Thursday, August 1 where they will be presented with their award.<\/p>\n
Download the application \u2013\u00a0Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technical Education Scholarship Application<\/a><\/p>\n
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Blessings Box\/Student Pantry<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Did you know NWTC now has a \u201cBlessing Closet\u201d available for students? The \u201cBlessings Closet\u201d contains non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for students who may need them.\u00a0 It is located in Office 3 which is right East of Multi-Purpose Room.\u00a0 If you need assistance finding the \u201cBlessings Closet\u201d please ask any staff member.<\/p>\n
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Job Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
I will continue posting job openings that are sent to me on the Career Center website. You may find this information on the Job Opportunities page \u2013\u00a0http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/job-opportunities\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 which is located on the Career Readiness menu as Employment Opportunities or by clicking Announcements on the menu and then selecting the Employment Opportunities category<\/p>\n
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Learning Styles Inventory<\/h3>\n
Complete the Learning Styles Inventory Survey and Assessment available under the Assessments menu of the website \u2013\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/learning-styles\/.<\/a>\u00a0 Scroll down to the section that has \u201c2019-2020\u201d and follow the instructions to complete the survey and the assessment. Be sure to add your first and last name and then print the Assessment results of the Learning Styles Inventory to the Career Center Office Printer.\u00a0 You can press Command and P to get the print options to appear on screen.\u00a0 \u00a0Print two copies of the results — one copy for your portfolio and one copy to Mrs. Thomas. I would also like for you to create a PDF file and save it to the folder I created for you on the the computer desktop.\u00a0 Use Command + P to get the window which is save as print window except select Adobe PDF instead of a printer.<\/p>\n
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WorkKeys Assignment<\/h3>\n
You have taken all three of the\u00a0WorkKeys assessments<\/strong>. If you wish to retake any of the three assessments, please visit with me.<\/p>\n
I have printed a Score Report for each as well as put a copy in the folder I created for you on a Shared Google Drive.\u00a0 So how do your scores relate to occupation you are interested in?\u00a0\u00a0To find out more about specific careers and their skills requirements, check out the\u00a0ACT **\u00a0job\u00a0profiles\u00a0database<\/a>. **<\/strong><\/p>\n
Based upon your results and your interests, select one career from the\u00a0**\u00a0ACT job profiles database<\/a>\u00a0**<\/strong>\u00a0and complete the\u00a0WorkKeys Completion Assignment<\/strong>\u00a0that I have put in a folder with\u00a0 your name within the Documents folder of the computer you last sat at or open it from the folder with your name on it on the Shared Google Drive. . If you don\u2019t have the file on your computer\u00a0click here for file<\/a>.\u00a0 Open the MS Word file or Google Doc and complete the assignment. You may select a career of your choice to enter within the WorkKeys Completion Assignment (it does not have to be LPN but should be in the healthcare industry).\u00a0 You may select the desired information from the job profiles database and then right click and copy and the right click and paste\u00a0 into the WorkKeys Completion Assignment.\u00a0 Please enter all the information requested for each question. Yes I want you to copy all of the job duties for the career not just a few you pick out.\u00a0 After copying ALL the job duties for the job you selected, highlight the text in yellow for each job duty you currently know how to perform.<\/p>\n
If you enter a job title in the Job title field and no O\u2019Net Code job titles show up in the bottom box as shown below\u2026..<\/p>\n
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Try not entering anything in the Job Title box and just select a Career Cluster and click Search to see what jobs show up then. You can select a job in the bottom box to get the information about that particular job.<\/p>\n
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- Otha Grimes Scholarship Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Otha Grimes Application Tips<\/a><\/li>\n
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