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 The Office of College & Career Readiness encourages educators to prioritize the safety and security of themselves and their families, student safety, and to stay informed of communications from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and other reputable sources.
For the latest updates on Coronavirus/COVID-19 for Oklahoma Public Schools, visit here.
We want to hear from you! Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP) is off to a wonderful start and we are thrilled to learn about the many way students are preparing for life after high school. We are committed to continuously improving the ICAP process. If you have any students who would like to complete a short survey detailing their ICAP experience we would love to hear from them! This survey is open to ALL students who participate in the ICAP process, to access the survey click here.
SURVEY HERE – DUE October 31st
Make a lasting impact in your students’ lives and help sculpt Oklahoma’s future workforce by connecting with fellow educators, parents, students, business leaders, and community members using the online learning community.
Here, you will be able to build partnerships with local businesses to create meaningful, work-based learning experiences for your students, and communicate with parents and students about postsecondary opportunities in your area. Learn more below:
College & Career Readiness Module
Community Connections Module
Work-Based Learning Module
Build My Future OKC inspires Central Oklahoma Youth to pursue professional careers in the skilled trades and Home Building Industry. Build My Future OKC is going online for 2020 and we invite Central Oklahoma area high school students to explore different trades in the building industry during Careers in Construction month this October.
Each Monday in October will offer new content for the students. There will be a Tool Talk video interview with a skilled tradesperson, and new mini-course modules. The online mini-courses offer opportunities to engage with many skilled trades and basic construction activities. These mini-courses are offered for a limited time, so be sure students engage by December 4, 2020.
No registration is required! Engage with the video interviews, online training and the many resources at your own pace as a class or individually. This format works in a physical classroom, a virtual classroom or for at-home learning.
We will be promoting, engaging and interacting on the Build My Future Facebook and Instagram pages. This could be a way for your students to share with and encourage other students. We hope parents will be able to benefit from this information as well and that by Following/Sharing we can get this information to even more. Many of the videos will also be hosted on our YouTube channel.
For more information, visit: https://buildmyfutureokc.com/
Scholarship Opportunity:
We are so excited to offer Central Oklahoma area high school students the opportunity to apply for one of the scholarships available for 2020. Details will be on the Scholarship page on the website October 5th. The deadline for students to apply is December 4th. Students will want to engage with Build My Future OKC weekly to qualify.
Have questions? Drop us an email at BuildMyFutureOKC@cohba.org.
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The Oklahoma College Recruitment Association (OCRA) is hosting virtual college fairs for high school students and counselors. Participants will hear from admission officers, gain important college knowledge, and learn from several different colleges and universities.
Format:
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Sessions will have six different colleges and universities presenting.
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Sessions are offered over four nights and one afternoon to provide you a variety of opportunities to connect with college representatives.
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Students are encouraged to register for multiple sessions!
Registration:
High school students and counselors can register for multiple 45-minute sessions. Click each day to view the schedule and register for sessions:
Virtual Fair 1 - Monday, October 12
Session times: 5:00 - 5:45 pm, 6:00 - 6:45 pm, 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Virtual Fair 2 - Tuesday, October 13
Session times: 5:00 - 5:45 pm, 6:00 - 6:45 pm, 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Virtual Fair 3 - Wednesday, October 14
Session times: 5:00 - 5:45 pm, 6:00 - 6:45 pm, 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Virtual Fair 4 - Thursday, October 15
Session times: 5:00 - 5:45 pm, 6:00 - 6:45 pm, 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Virtual Fair 5 - Friday, October 16
Session times: 12:00 - 12:45 pm, 1:00 - 1:45 pm, 2:00 - 2:45 pm
Once registered, students and counselors will receive a confirmation email with a unique link to join the Zoom webinar. Students also receive a barcode in the confirmation email; however, please note the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event.
For any questions, contact contactocra1@gmail.com.
The National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI) in partnership with Reach Higher launches the Power of Hope Award. The Power of Hope Award will recognize school districts that engage school counselors in leadership roles that effectively organize and implement grades 6th-12th college and career postsecondary enrollment strategies.
The Power of Hope Award is built on the belief that the nation’s economic growth is dependent upon continuing to significantly increase the percentages of low income and predominantly minority students’ successfully completing postsecondary pathways.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama first articulated the message of the power of hope in January 2017 at her last speech at the School Counselor of the Year Award Ceremony. NPSI is proud to advance the work of Reach Higher and recognize school districts that are supporting school counselors and engaging them as postsecondary leaders.
APPLY TODAY!
Click here for the Power of Hope application!
NPSI will host an informational webinar on October 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM (CST).
Register for the webinar here.
Applications are due by 11:59 P.M. CST on December 15th, 2020
Winners of the Power of Hope Award will be announced the first week of March, 2021 at the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI) National Conference which will be held virtually. Sign up for conference updates here.
For any questions, contact Amanda Mitchell, NPSI Operations Manager at amandam@npsi.org.
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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s updated college planning publications are now available exclusively in digital format for easier sharing with students and parents, whether in a traditional or online classroom. And because we know that sometimes you need a hard copy, they are also print friendly!
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR COLLEGE?
These helpful guides for 8th-10th and 11th-12th grade students outline the courses they must take in high school to be admitted to an Oklahoma public college or university and provide financial aid information, estimated college costs, salary expectations for various jobs, and information about campus comparison and selection. For more information, click here.
COUNSELORS’ RESOURCE BOOK: OKLAHOMA’S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
This reference publication for high school teachers and counselors provides information about preparing for college, college costs and financial aid, and a profile of each college and university in Oklahoma. For more information, click here.
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This year students can access the FAFSA by visiting FAFSA.gov or by using the myStudentAid mobile app. The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after Oct. 1 to ensure priority consideration for some types of financial aid. It is best to gather all necessary materials before starting the FAFSA. Since the 2021-22 FAFSA allows applicants to use 2019 tax information, families can use their 2019 return to complete the application ASAP. There is no need to wait!
To complete and submit the FAFSA online, students and one of their parents will each need to create an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) at FSAID.ed.gov. This username/password serves as an electronic signature on the FAFSA and certain student loan applications, and allows them to access other federal student aid websites. It is beneficial for families to create their FSA IDs before starting the FAFSA to speed up the application process. Visit UCanGo2.org to download an FSA ID Worksheet (in English and Spanish) to keep track of your information.
For more information and FAFSA resources, including educational tools and tutorial videos in English and Spanish, visit StartWithFAFSA.org.
The Office of College & Career Readiness knows that engaging industry and community partnerships are important for our school districts and students to have exposure to career exploration and real-world experiences.
If you are an organization or tribal education agency and would like to showcase upcoming events for K-12 students and school districts, complete this form.
 Oklahoma Edge is the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s commitment to giving our students a competitive edge by ensuring they are prepared for the real world of work and higher education after they graduate high school. This initiative includes Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP) – multi-year plans that will provide students the opportunity to explore career interests and post-secondary opportunities.
Visit us online: OKEdge.com
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