GHS COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

Please visit our websites as they are updated often:

GHS College & Career Center

GHS Counseling Center

GHS Scholarship List

GHS Enrichment, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

Tri-Valley Job Board

January 13: Las Positas College Information Night

January 14: Middle College Information Table at lunch

January 15: Matador Meeting: Community College / Transfer Programs

January 16: YMCA Camp Campbell Volunteering Information Table at lunch

January 21: LPC Disability Resource Center Information Night (virtual)

January 22: LPC Application Boot Camp: Day 1 (Register here)

January 29: Financial Aid Workshop (Register here)

January 29: LPC Application Boot Camp: Day 2

February 3 - 7: National School Counseling Week

February 5: Financial Aid Workshop (Register here)

February 5: LPC Application Boot Camp: Day 3

February 11: Military Information Session at lunch

February 12: LPC Application Boot Camp: Day 4

February 19: LPC Application Boot Camp: Campus Tour

February 19: Matador Meeting: Exploring Careers

February 26: Career Fair

For more upcoming events, please visit our event calendar. Events are added often so please continue to check the calendar.

*Events are subject to change

Monday, January 13 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

GHS Student Union

This event is for seniors (and parents/guardians) who are planning to attend Las Positas College or another community college. Families will hear from Las Positas College staff about the admissions process, transfer options, including guaranteed transfer programs, degrees and certificates, support services and the importance of financial aid.

Wednesday, January 15 during ASE

GHS Little Theater

Students will learn more about the California Community College system including campuses, degrees, majors, athletics, student life and more. We will also discuss the transfer programs, including Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) and Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). Students will also be introduced to the Las Positas College Program Pathways Mapper. All students are welcome.

Tuesday, January 21 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Virtual

Do you have an IEP, 504, or an emergency plan due to a medically related disability? If so, this session is for you. Juniors, seniors and parents/guardians are invited to learn about the support options at Las Positas College through the Disability Resource Center.

Wednesday, January 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 19 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm

We will be hosting a Las Positas College Boot Camp for seniors who plan to attend LPC. This boot camp will assist students with all the required steps to start at LPC with the exception of the First Semester Planning Session. By signing up for the boot camp, you are committing to attend each season as there will be no make-ups. Please check your calendar prior to signing up.

Register here (seniors only)

Wednesday, January 29 and February 5 from 8:45 - 9:45 am

We will be hosting two financial aid workshops for current seniors. This is an opportunity for seniors to work on the FAFSA or CADAA. Help will be provided with the student portion of the applications only. Seniors will need to work with their parent/guardian to complete the parent/guardian section.

Register here (seniors only)

DC 16 Field Trip

Financial Aid Night (Click here for the recording)

Matador Meeting: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Letters from Santa Volunteer Project

With the help of students, the College & Career Center delivered over 60 Letters from Santa and Holiday Cheer Art to children at Tri-Valley Haven and Shepherd's Gate!

Lam Research Core Values Scholarship - Deadline: February 2, 2025

Amount: $10,000

Scholarships are available for seniors who will be attending a community or four-year college as well as seniors who will be attending a vocational school. Applicants must have a 2.7+ GPA as well as two letters of recommendation.

https://eastbaycf.smapply.io/prog/lam_research_scholarship/

Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarships - Deadline: February 28, 2025

Amount: $2,000 - $4,000

Scholarships are available for seniors who will be attending a community or four-year college as well as seniors who will be attending a vocational school.

https://pedrozzifoundation.org/

The College & Career Fair is busy planning our annual Career Fair. This event allows students to meet with employers from around the Bay Area while exploring career opportunities. This year's event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 from 9:30 - 12:45 pm. We are always looking to grow our event so if you or your company would be interested in participating, please contact Danielle Watson at dwatson@lvjusd.org.

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now available. Seniors, with the help of their parents/guardians, should complete the FAFSA or CADAA to ensure students receive the maximum amount of aid for college. Aid can include grants, loans and/or work study. It is important to check with individual colleges for specific deadlines.

Students who plan to attend Las Positas College must complete the FAFSA or CADAA to be eligible for the LPC Free Tuition Promise.

The Counseling Department is hosting monthly lunch meetings for students who are interested in meeting new people and getting involved in the Granada community. Last month students enjoyed eating lunch together while decorating coffee sleeves to spread holiday cheer to customers at Panama Bay Coffee Co. Students who are interested in joining, please email Ms. Solomon (msolomon@lvjusd.org) for an invite to the next meeting.