Industrial Tech Night w/ Mini College & Career Fair, 12/9
Monday, December 9 from 6:30-8:00pm at the O'Plaine Campus
-Come play in our Industrial Tech labs!
-Explore possible careers!
-Talk with college representatives!
-Visit with Mrs. McGahan & Ms. Hartley, WTHS College & Career Counselors!
-See the fun activities the students have been working on!
The goal of Industrial Technology Night is to showcase student work as well as help families explore possible career pathways. We open up the O'Plaine Campus labs for Industrial Tech students to showcase their work to their family, community members and prospective students. In each lab the Industrial Tech Department will have fun, hands on activities or demonstrations for students and families. College & Career representatives will be on hand to showcase their programs and answer questions. Our own WTHS College & Career Counselors will also be on hand to help families with any questions they may have on a post high school planning. This is a tradeshow style event so come and explore as you please! Colleges like Marquette, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Illinois-Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Savannah College of Art & Design, University of Wisconsin - Platteville, UW - Whitewater, Eastern Illinois University, College of Lake County, Gateway Technical College and more!
Are You First-Gen?
If you're planning to attend college and neither of your parents completed a Bachelor's degree, then YOU are considered “First-Generation” or “First-Gen!” Did you know many of our Warren teachers are first-gen? Other well-known first-gen college graduates include John Legend, Sonia Sotomayor, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama and many more. All first-gen O'Plaine students are invited to attend our next first-gen, college and career prep workshop on December 2 during 6th Period in the College & Career Center (Rm 258). Click below link if you are first-gen and would like college and career info, including information about our workshops!
Mentor Immersion Programs for Talented Youth at Vanderbilt
PTY’s mentorship program offers exposure in a chosen field and the potential for independent research or a culminating product to be created with expert feedback from a content expert/mentor. This virtual program includes the following program options and opportunities:
- Mentor Immersion (Academic Year Experience): During the academic year (fall and spring cohort), the Mentor Immersion virtual program runs for approximately six months and is offered for 10th through 12th grade students.
- Mentor Immersion (Summer Experience): During the summer, the Mentor Immersion virtual program runs for three months and is offered for rising 11th and 12th grade students.
- Rising Experts: Mini Immersion: A specific one-month virtual program designed for rising 7th through 9th grade students.
Students apply based on their area of interest. Selected participants will meet with a mentor to explore their chosen field, engage in real-world topics, and complete a project. Mentor Immersion offers in-depth, field-specific experiences, while Mini Immersion provides an introductory look at common industry practices. Click HERE for more information and application details.
Tech Campus Sign Up
Sophomores interested in taking a course at the Lake County Technology Campus next year as juniors, need to apply early as programs fill up quickly and the application is already open! Students can review all available Tech Campus programs here. Sophomores, click here and then click "apply" at the top to access the application. See your Counselor if you need assistance completing it. Some of the benefits of attending Tech include taking classes in line with your interest, learning essential skills and training to become skilled in a specific trade, qualifying to take the State Board Exam for certification to work upon graduating WTHS, having the opportunity to earn high school and college credit at little to no cost and much more!
US Military Reps Visiting O'Plaine Cafe
Representatives from the below branches of the U.S. Military will have an informational table in the Cafe during all lunch periods as indicated below. Stop by if you are interested, would like more info or have questions!
Marines: 1st Wednesday of the month
Navy: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Air Force: 4th Wednesday of the month (not 11/27)
Army: 2/19 & 4/16
StandOutSearch
A free database containing internships, research opportunities and summer programs for high school students.
Career Spotlight: Real Estate
Are you interested in a career in real estate? Illinois requires aspiring real estate agents to complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education from an Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)-approved provider. This education covers topics such as real estate principles, practices, laws and ethics. It's advised to regularly check the IDFPR website for any updates or changes to the licensing process. Additionally, you may want to consider additional courses or designations to enhance your skills and marketability as a real estate professional. The College of Lake County has a real estate program. While it is not necessary to have a 4-year Bachelor's degree, here is a list of universities who have real estate programs. This list is a helpful place to start, but it does not include all schools that have an undergraduate major/minor/certificate (i.e. University of Miami in Ohio and Drexel University in Pennsylvania). It is recommended to also check in SchooLinks.
