College & Career News

ZBTHS - NT@ZB

NOVEMBER 12 - 2021

Tech Campus Applications Open

Tech Campus online pre-screening applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now OPEN for current SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS.

ZB Students - CLICK HERE to apply

NT Students - CLICK HERE to apply

For more information about Tech Campus visit www.techcampus.org

CLICK HERE for a Tech Campus Course Guide.

For more information, contact the ZB Career Counselor, Mr. Adeloye (adeloyeb@zbths.org)

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November College Application Workshops

Various College Application Workshops are now being offered for the CLASS of 2022. Workshops open to SENIORS ONLY.

All workshops will be held during PERIODS 4, 5, and 6 in the College & Career Center.

For a list of ALL Workshops available in November:

CLICK HERE - ZB Workshops

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Introduction to College for CLASS of 2023

Beginning week of November 15 and continue thru the week of January 10. / Periods 4, 5, or 6

JUNIORS will attend a series of 6 Information Sessions on how to start thinking about 4-year colleges and begin doing research and search in Scoir on finding the right fit.

Sessions are offered once a week durings PERIODS 4,5, & 6.

Students are expected to attend for the entire period and attendance will be taken by the College and Career Center. Students may bring lunch into their session.

Topics covered:

What are you looking for?
What are the colleges looking for?
Finding the Academic Fit
Finding the Social Fit
Finding the Financial Fit

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

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Career Presentation on Job Search and Job Skills

Wednesday, November 17

6th Period

This workshop is for JUNIOR and SENIOR students who are interested in job search help, application assistance, or interview skills.

Students will receive help on how to fill out applications and given job search resources in the community.

CLICK HERE to sign up

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College Athletics Information Workshop

Friday, November 19

PERIODS 4, 5, & 6

OPEN to SENIORS & JUNIORS

Learn about academic eligibility and the overall college athletic recruitment process. Students are expected to attend the entire period and may bring their lunch in.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

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FAFSA Graduation Requirement

The State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.

CLICK HERE for the specific requirements for the CLASS of 2022 and links for more information.

CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.

CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. Links to all sorts of financial aid related things.

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Transcript Requests

ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com

A transcript is a copy of a student's permanent academic record that contains courses taken and grades received. An official transcript is prepared and sent by the Student Services Registrar with an original signature of a school official.

CLICK HERE for a detailed presentation on setting up your Parchment account and how to request transcripts

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4 Year College Application & Financial Aid PRIORITY DEADLINES

CLICK HERE for a sample of priority dates for both application and financial aid for Fall 2022 4-year college direct enrollment. This applies to the Class of 2022 going directly to the 4 year college.

Students should be doing 2 things at same time in the fall/winter of 12th grade:

Apply for admission
File FAFSA or the IL Alt- in the fall/winter of 12th grade.

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Scholarship Information Coming Soon!

SENIORS - keep your eyes on the upcoming College & Career Newsletters.

The ZB Scholarship Database will be opening soon with links and information to valuable scholarship information.

Tour of Tech Campus

50 ZBs went to the Tour of Tech Campus Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

They had the opportunity to visit Tech Campus classrooms and hear presentations about each program by instructors and current students. This opportunity gave the ZB students a chance to see the campus along with what each specific course would look like should they enrol for the next school year.

Applications to Tech Campus for school year 2022-23 for current Sophomores and Juniors is now OPEN.

ZB Students - CLICK HERE to apply

NT Students - CLICK HERE to apply

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Skilled Trades and Union Presentation

Monday, November 22
Lunch Periods - 4, 5, & 6

Open to JUNIOR and SENIOR students with interest in the skilled trades and Union programs. Students are welcome to bring their lunch in for the presentation.

Presentation will include Union sites in the area; the requirement, the application process, and the benefits. Included will be information about the trade opportunities in the area, the application process, and the benefit of a grade program.

CLICK HERE to sign up.

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Military Recruiters

For those who are looking to get in touch with the local military recruiter for a specific branch,

CLICK HERE for contact information.

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CLICK HERE for information and resources about the manufacturing companies in the area. Read what they specialize in, contact information, and job availability.