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Sophomore Curriculum Night

Counseling and Student Support Services

Cory Rasho

Kate Blader

Nick Teetsov

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Goals for This Evening

To understand post-secondary options and the importance of career exploration

To become familiar with opportunities available to explore careers

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Post-Secondary Options

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Focus Program �Opportunity to Explore Options

CSSS Focus Curriculum (counselor presentations during ACCESS periods)

Grade 9 -Naviance/ Four Year Plan

Grade 10 -Personality inventory/career research

Grade 11 -College and career research

Grade 12 -College/career research, graduation

requirements, and procedures to reach

post-secondary goals

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��TCD – Technology Center of DuPage��

TCD Explore Day – December 5th
Fall Open House -

Sept 19th

More Information will be sent to students/families late fall

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This program provides high school students with:

Career exploration and goal setting
Job search, resume building and interviewing techniques
Career networking with business professionals
Social interaction skills, team building and business etiquette
Virtual and In-person options

Applications will be emailed in November

A workforce readiness program by:

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Career Speakers Series and Field Trips

Career speakers in College/Career Center starting in February
Spend a period exploring a career with a professional from the area
Career Site Field Trips
Please email Mr. Dan Mustari (dmustari@csd99.org) if interested in helping

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Student Panel

Kaitlyn Kumkoski, TCD: 2nd year Cosmetology

Abeer Rafiq, Internship Course

Mahi Shah, Internship Course

Nick

Questions for Students

Career Exploration/TCD

As a senior, how have you explored careers in high school? (Talk about volunteering, clubs and classes you have taken)
Can you talk a little bit about how you've explored careers in high school? (talk about your path so far but don't go too far into internship bc that's the next question- talk about things like have you attended career speaker series/attainable futures, what DGS classes have you taken that helped you narrow down your path?)
Can you talk a little more about the internship? Where have you interned, how many hours per week, valuable lessons you've learned along the way?
Any parting words of wisdom for Sophomores and their parents?

TCD

Please give an introduction to TCD
What is your program?
Why would you recommend TCD to other students?
How will TCD help with your future career?

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Career and Technical Education Opportunities at DGS

Pat Fardy, Department Chair

Authentic Hands on approach to learning
Dual Credit: Architecture, AP Computer Science, Intro to Teaching, Interior Design, INcubator, Financial Accounting, Keyboarding
Clubs:

Family and Consumer Science: FCCLA
Business: DECA
Engineering & Design: Skills USA

National Technical Honor Society:

3 or more semesters of CTE courses to become eligible

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Upcoming Events

September 18th & 19th Financial Aid Question/Answer Night - 6:30pm (virtual)

October 15 : College Fair - College of DuPage - 6pm - 8pm

Starts Week of October 30: Sophomore Focus - Career Exploration

January 16: Conquering College Costs (virtual)

February 26: College Exploration Night - 6pm to 8:30pm

March 12: IACAC Illinois College Expo - North Central

College – 6pm to 8pm

Spring TBD: PSAT 10

Nick

Thank you, Pat. Next, here is a list of upcoming events related to college and career exploration.

On November 8th and 9th, we are hosting our annual Financial Aid Question and Answer night. This event is catered to junior families, but all are welcome. It is never too early to learn more about financial aid.

On October 10th, College of DuPage will be hosting a college fair. If your student is interested in COD, this is a great opportunity to learn more about what programs COD offers.

Starting the week of October 30th, we counselors will present to the Sophomore class about career exploration. We will discuss the various resources available to them to learn more about their personality, strengths and how they connect to career opportunities.

On January 16th, There will be a virtual financial aid event centered on conquering college costs.

On March 6th, we are hosting a College Exploration Night where students and families can attend sessions with college reps from different types of universities. This events helps students and families learn more about which type of college may be the best fit for them.

On March 13th, North Central College is hosting a college fair where families can speak directly with representatives from Illinois colleges and universities.

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Open House Schedule

Early Bird 6:50 – 7:00 p.m.
Period 1 7:03 – 7:15 p.m.
Period 2 7:20 – 7:30 p.m.
Period 3 7:35 – 7:45 p.m.
Period 4 7:50 – 8:00 p.m.
Period 5 8:05 – 8:15 p.m.
Period 6 8:20 – 8:30 p.m.
Period 7 8:35– 8:45 p.m.
Period 8 8:50 – 9:00 p.m.