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College & Career Events

CC College, Life & Career - Fall 2024

College & CareerEventsCC College, Life & Career - Fall 2024

***UPCOMING EVENTS***

LIVE WEBINARS

Virtual National Portfolio Days

Showcase your artistic evolution! Visit with admission counselors and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities. Register in advance:

December 8 from 9am-1 pm PT

January 5 from 9 am-1 pm PT

May 3 from 9 am-1 pm PT

RECORDED WEBINARS

Coalition for College Webinars
Recordings range from college affordability to campus visits to understanding the college admission process.
The HBCU Experience
Learn about attending an HBCU from NPR Host Ayesha Rascoe (HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience) and co-authors Tim Fields & Shereem Herndon-Brown (The Black Family’s Guide to College Admission) and learn more.

PODCASTS

The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many cases some much needed levity and solace. Click HERE to view the entire list or check out the recommendations below.

The Truth About Learning Disabilities & Applying to College
Learn about what to prioritize and seek out during a college search, and recommendations for engaging with disabilities services on campus.
The Truth About College Rankings
What factors go into creating college rankings? What do they and do they not indicate about the quality of a college? To what extent should students and families consider rankings in their admission experience?

***SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES***

Scholarships can be found using a database such as Fastweb.com, Scholarships.com or the National Scholarship Search in Naviance Student.

***CAREER EXPLORATION***

Check out CC's online Job & Internship Board. Mr. Blue has been pulling together a list of job openings for students who are looking for work. Positions include part-time, full-time and summer positions.
CC JOB & INTERNSHIP BOARD
Central Catholic High School is a vehicle for sharing this information. It is the responsibility of students and families to fully investigate these opportunities.

***RESOURCES FOR ALL***

BUILDING YOUR COLLEGE LIST
Whether you’re just getting started on your college search or you’ve got a big list of colleges you’re looking to narrow down, listen to this panel discussion and get advice on discovering and choosing colleges.
COALITION FOR COLLEGE VIRTUAL EVENTS
The Coalition for College hosted a variety of free virtual workshops for students and families. Register to access upcoming and previously recorded events.
EXPLORING FINE/PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGES & MAJORS
Students will get the tools necessary to research and apply to colleges in the areas of visual arts, music, dance, theatre, filmmaking/cinematography, animation, and digital media.
REAL TALK FOR BLACK STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. RSVP to access previously recorded sessions.

***CLASSES & CAMPS***

***SUPPORT FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS***

College Board Resources
You play an important role in helping teens get ready for life after high school. The College Board has gathered resources and tools to help guide you.
College Parent Central
You’re almost a college parent, but not quite there yet. This site focuses on how to prepare yourself for your new parenting role and how to prepare your student for a successful college experience.
Flown & Grown: How to Support Your Teen
Based initially on their book "Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults," they cover a range of issues relating to raising youth ages 15-25.
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