Ms. Angela Caira (acaira@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name A-L

Mr. Andy Alsup (aalsup@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name M-Z

Mr. Greg Harrison (gharrison@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Auto Collision Repair & Finishing
• Automotive Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies

Ms. Terry Henry (thenry@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Business Technology/Marketing
• Drafting
• Graphic Communications
• Health Assisting
• Masonry

Ms. Kelly McFadden (kmcfadden@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• HVAC
  
• Plumbing

Ms. Amanda Samaha (asamaha@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
• DVC
• Electronics/Engineering
• Information Support Services & Networking/Programming & Web Development

The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Department is continuing to host college admissions representatives throughout the months of February and March. College representatives will be available for small group question & answer sessions. Please check Naviance regularly as colleges are scheduling visits on an ongoing basis.

Upcoming visits include:

• Middlesex Community College- February 6th @ 12:00
• The School of Fashion Design - February 7th @ 12:30
• Bay Path University - February 8th @ 12:30
• Framingham State University - February 29th @ 8:30
• University of New Hampshire (UNH) - February 29 @ 9:20

To register for an upcoming college visit, please login to Naviance and follow the steps below:

**you must receive permission from your instructor before attending these sessions**

Please click on the file below to view the upcoming SAT Administration Dates & Deadlines

Scholarships are updated regularly in Naviance-seniors are encouraged to review often and apply. Naviance can be accessed via ClassLink. Please contact your guidance counselor with any questions.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education along with uAspire have partnered to provide FREE FAFSA support. uAspire is here to help you and your students navigate the FAFSA changes happening this year. uAspire is a national nonprofit whose singular focus is on college affordability and removing financial barriers so that every student has an equitable opportunity to attain a postsecondary degree.

For Students:

uAspire will present virtual webinars on the FAFSA process. FSA has not released the exact date the FAFSA will be available but has confirmed that the FAFSA will come out by December 31st. uAspire will have a FAFSA virtual webinar for students on:

January 3, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 pm -ET

We will also target more dates and topics:

FAFSA completion

• January 30, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET
• February 27, 2024 at 5:30-6:30pm -ET

Next Steps post-FAFSA

· April 2, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 pm -ET

Financial Aid Offer

· April 24, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET

Summer Steps

· May 21, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET

Please visit uAspire.org/resources for access to our library of resources

• uaspire.org/Checklist
• uaspire.org/FSAID

The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Office created the following document: Senior College Planning Checklist as a tool to help you complete the steps required to apply to college. If you plan to apply to a 4-year college, please review the document and reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or need clarification. Counselors will be visiting students in Related to give a general overview of the college application process but a 1-1 appointment with your counselor is recommended, especially if you plan to apply to college with an “Early Action” deadline (typically on or around November 1st).

We are conducting our 3rd Naviance session and shop selection survey on February 6th, 7th, and 8th. The focus of this Naviance session is centered around goal setting. Students will be asked to enter short- and long-term goals into their portfolios and these goals should align with their top three shop choices. Next week marks the 11th Exploratory cycle. We have three to go after next week. Stay tuned for more information about the shop selection and placement process as we will be facilitating a meeting for parents, students, and guardians when we get closer to the final selection.

On January 10, 2024, Business Agents John Kelly and Brian Nicholson, from Pipefitters Local Union 537 (Boston and vicinity), came to speak to our Plumbing, HVAC, and Metal Fabrication shops. Local 537 is a labor union that represents pipefitters, welders, and HVAC technicians in the construction industry. The students were given a full description of what it means to be a union member at Local 537 and an explanation of each facet of the union, as well as the application process. Students were then given the opportunity to ask several questions. Detailed information can be found at www.pipefitters537.org

Interested students can speak with members of the military during their lunch on the following dates:

• Monday 2/5 - US Army
  
• Tuesday 2/6 - US Navy

For many students and parents, college enrollment decisions come down to cost. Using a Net Price Calculator might help give a more accurate picture of potential college costs.

Shawsheen offers over 25 clubs/activites for students to get involved in. Click on the photo below for a list of our clubs/activities and who to contact for more information :

RMV/Union paperwork: Parents/Guardians: you may email your request to guidanceoffice@shawtech.org

*Please give 48 hrs. notice for this request*

Work Permits: Please complete the following form and submit to the Guidance office: Work Permit Application

Email: guidanceoffice@shawtech.org
Website: shawsheentech.org
Location: 100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA, USA
Phone: 978-667-2111
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawsheentech/
Twitter: @shawtech_hs