COLLEGE AND CAREER NEWSLETTER
October 2024
POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES!
Looking to explore in-demand careers and discover the degrees or credentials needed to pursue them? Use Pathfinder, Michigan’s online career exploration tool that uses current information related to employment and the workforce, as well as data about the relationship between education and training programs, to help you learn about career paths and jobs in the state. Start the journey at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org.
Sign Up for Going Merry-Search for Scholarships!
We have thousands of active scholarships on our website, at any given time. To get access to the full list (a monthly .csv of new scholarships,) sign up for a Going Merry counselor account today.
Or check out just some of the offerings here:
1 Michigan Hunter Jumper Association Scholarship Provider: Michigan Hunter Jumper Association
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies
2 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Provider: The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: $20,000
# of winners: 150
3 Going Merry's Financial Aid Journey Scholarship - High School Seniors Provider: Going Merry
Amount: $500
# of winners: 1
4 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship - Spring Semester Provider: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs
Amount: $1,500
# of winners: Varies
5 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Provider: Dr. Pepper
Amount: $100,000
# of winners: 8
6 Back to School Scholarship Provider: Proctor and Gamble (P&G)
Amount: $10,000
# of winners: 150
7 UTI Academic Excellence Grant Provider: College Board
Amount: $3,000
# of winners: Varies
8 Minecraft Forever Fan Scholarship Provider: Bold.org
Amount: $500
# of winners: 1
9 Team USA Fan Scholarship Provider: Bold.org
Amount: $500
# of winners: 1
10 Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship Provider: Collins Family
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: 1
Grand Valley State University Open House Events
Saturday October 5
Friday October 25
Saturday November 16
Remember-you have two days excused from school to visit colleges or job shadows if you choose the Friday event
Register by calling the recruitment office at 616=331-2025 or by registering online
Part Time Job Available
Part Time job available!!
We have a Part-time Custodian Position open. If anyone is interested in it after school, Mon, Wed, Fri for a couple hours-please call my number below:
Best Regards,
Karen Huss
Northwest Tool & Machine, Inc.
Jackson, Michigan, USA
Tel. 517-750-1332
Positions Available at Technique!!
We have a few spots available in our 2024 Technique U Academies. Are you a recent high school graduate with less than one year of manufacturing experience? Apply today to Rev Up your career with Technique in one of our paid training programs!
Technique U is a progressive learning opportunity where you will learn fundamentals and get on-the-job training experience. Technique U programs include paid classroom training along with on-the-job training. You will attend classes at Jackson College and JAMA!
Our programs include:
* Prototype Academy
* Welding Academy
* Machining Academy
Start at $20 per hour, earn $22 per hour upon successful completion.
Apply today!
2024 Technique U - Technique Inc - Career Page (applytojob.com)
Tina Marie Matz
HR Generalist & Training Coordinator
Work-Based Learning | Technique U Academy | Apprenticeships
Technique, Inc. | 1500 Technology Drive | Jackson, MI 49201
Technique Exhaust | 2029 Micor Drive | Jackson, MI 49203
Office: 517-789-8988, ext. 1096 | Cell/Text: 517-798-6638
Launch your career with Technique! Learn more about our Technique U career opportunities or ask me about our Job Shadow or Work-based Learning programs!
Bold.Org Scholarships
My name is Dror Liebenthal, CEO of Bold.org, the largest independent scholarship provider in the country. Last year alone we awarded $3,000,000 in scholarships, and we continue our mission to help students pay for their education.
We have several recurring scholarships available for Northwest High School students, totaling $15,000+ in award funds. We would appreciate it if you could share these scholarships with your students on https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/aid/scholarships/privresource.htm so they can be aware of these opportunities.
You can find the full list here: https://bold.org/scholarships/, where students can find over 2,000 scholarships across hundreds of categories.
Free Scholarship Alerts Sent Right to Your Inbox
On the lookout for scholarships? Get Schooled can help! Sign up for their free scholarship alert emails to receive a batch of hand-picked scholarships every other Sunday. Want to stay organized during your scholarship search? Click the image below to use their free scholarship application requirements tracker!
[New!] Applying for a Job? Use One of Our Cover Letter Templates!
Whether you want to write your first cover letter or update your existing one, Get Schooled’s cover letter templates can help. Download the template that reflects your work experience and start writing today! Finished your cover letter and want a second opinion? Send it to Get Schooled for free review!
What Should You Do After High School?
Get Schooled knows that deciding what comes after high school can feel intimidating– but with the right research, preparation, and support, you can make a choice that’s best aligned with your educational and career goals. Read more about your post-high school options here to start thinking about what comes next!
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to students older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who are the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran. The veteran must have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
Scholarship application tips
When applying for donor-funded private scholarships ...
John George Loan Available
NEED TO BORROW MONEY FOR COLLEGE?
2% COLLEGE LOANS
FOR
JACKSON COUNTY RESIDENTS OR THOSE
ATTENDING JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS
INCLUDING JACKSON COUNTY HOMESCHOOLERSApplications are available from 1 October through 1 May and may be downloaded from our website at www.johngeorge.org or by visiting our office at 145 South Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan (corner of South Jackson and Cortland Street). Applications are due back into our office by mail or in person no later than 1 May. Applications received after