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O'Connor HS Career Center
College, Career, and Military Readiness Center
Welcome to the College, Career, & Military Readiness Center!
Mrs. Irma Vaughn
Email: irma.vaughn@nisd.net
210-397-4842
Location: Library rm B103
School Code: 443199
12221 Leslie Rd.
Helotes, TX 78023
I'm here to help guide and encourage our students to succeed with their college or career post-secondary plans.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Career Center Hours
Open Before School 7:45-9:00 a.m.
4th, 5th, & 6th Period Lunches
On campus until 4:15 p.m.
Students can make an after-school appointment or may also visit during classes with a pass from their teacher!
***Middle School Students***
March Events
6th-Flex-Alamo Promise
8th-Career Fair (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
19th-Yale University (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
20th-Flex-Alamo Promise
20th-TSI Test (Reading & Writing 6th-8th periods)
21th-TX A&M Univ. (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
27th-Flex-Alamo Promise
27th-TSI Test (Math 6th-8th periods)
29th-Good Friday Holiday
February Events
4th-TX A&M (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
8th-ACU (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
10th-Early Release
15th-Purple Up Day
17th-SAT Day for 11th graders
18th-TX A&M (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
18th-Vogue College of Cosmotology (Courtyard during all 3 lunches)
26th-Battle of Flowers Holiday
10th-TSI
15th-Early Release
27th-Memorial Day Holiday
San Antonio Fire Department Camps
Camps will run from 9am-2pm Saturday & Sundays for ages 13-18
Sunday only for ages 8-12 year olds 9am-2pm, sign in at 8:30 for all cmaps.
Location: SAFD Training Academy 300 S Callaghan Rd
To register and additional information go to https://www.herolikeher.com
FAFSA
FAFSA Action Event at CafeCollege
Destination College Enrollment
Information and registration here
FAFSA e TASFA Semana de Accion
Class of 2024 Elem. School Senior Walks
Monroe May Senior Walk
Wear Cap & Gown, or College/Career Path/
Military/Trade t-shirts
Wed., June 5 @ 8:15 a.m.
Meet in the Library
RSVP to Raquel Ramos
210-397-2000
Foundation Retreat in the Lubbock Area
Southwest Airlines Hispanic Assoc. of Collegees & Univ. Travel Award Program
Pre-College Summer Programs
UT Health Programs for High School Students
-Voelcker Biomedical Research Academey
-BEAT Academy Biomedical Excellence & Academic Training
-Greehy Summer Undergrad Research & High School Program
-Northside Summer Research Mentorship Program
Find information here for each program
UTSA PreFreshman Engineering Program (PREP)
The PREP mission is to prepare school students for advanced studies in careers in STEM fields
Information and Registeration Here
UTSA Summer Bridge Program
Prepare for math and chemistry!
The program is at no cost to students who are slected.
Camp Arch
Experience the professions of Architecture, Construction Science, Landscape Archetecture, and Urban Planner.
St. Mary's Summer Tech Camps
Camps will be held at St. Mary's University and consist of Game Development, Python Programming, Game Development, Engineering and 3D Printing and many others.
Summer Discovery
Students completing grades 9-12 are eligible to apply.
More information here.
West Point Summer Leaders Experience (JUNIORS ONLY)
Rice University PreCollege Summer Program
Programs are designed for students ages 13+. Choose from genome engineering, physiology, aerospace, law, and many more.
Brown Pre-College Programs
Explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. Over 300 courses offered from medicine, leadership and law, psychology, to mathematics, and many more.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office Youth Camp
In interested in attending the camp email mailto:score@BEXAR.org
Northwest Vista College Technology Summer Camp
Three weeks program
Mon-Thurs, 8:30am - 2:30.
From 8:30am-8:55am. A light breakfast will be served, and lunch will be provided daily.
Session I – June 10 - June 27 Monday – Thursday
Session II – July 8 – July 25 Monday – Thursday
Introduction to Computing (any grade)
Introduction to Linux (any grade)
Cybersecurity Basics (any grade)
Fundamentals of Networking* (11th - 12th)
Cybersecurity* (10th - 12th)
Free TSI Bootcamp
Have you taken the TSI and would like to retest? Register here!
Learning Express
STAAR & TSI Prep, Computer Skills, Career Exploration and so much more.
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Job Opportunities
Explore The Best Career For You!
Take a quick 30-question assessment that identifies your interests and matches them to careers.
Volunteer Opportunities!
Are You Looking For A Job?
Dual Credit Registration
Free Meal & Waiver Qualification Application
Make It A Great Day!
Career Center Flex Presentations
Jan. 17th- NLV & TX A&M Engineering Academy Register Here
Jan. 30th-TX State Univ. Register Here
Jan. 31st-U.S. TX Army National Guard Register Here
Feb. 20th-Stephen F. Austin Univ. Register Here
Feb. 21st- Angleo State Univ. Register Here