“The Future Starts Now: College and Career Planning for K-12 Families”
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Career Cluster ConversationsCommunity members representing Maryland's ten career clusters will be available for informal Q&A with students and parents. They will talk about their own careers and career paths, other careers in their field, and the training and/or education needed for their careers. Washington County Technical High School will also be represented, and career-related literature will be available.
Stayed tuned for a listing of community members who will be available to discuss their career paths with students: Arts, Media, and Communication Business Management and Finance Construction and Development Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Systems Health and Biosciences Human Resource Services Information Technology Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Transportation Technologies
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College Information SessionsA variety of specialized topics will be offered for elementary, middle, and high school audiences. Each session will repeat throughout the evening so that families have the opportunity to attend a variety of presentations. Sessions will last 30 minutes, so you can choose four to attend. We encourage our high school students to venture out on their own.
Sessions are divided into color zones to help you plan your evening. BELIEVE... Panel Discussions with Washington County Community Members Moderator, Brien Poffenberger, President, Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce I Want to Be the First! Advice and Resources for the First to College in Your Family Participants: Kelly Jordan, Student, UMBC; Jamie Mathewson, Case Manager, The Family Center; Katie Stotelmyer, Social Studies Teacher, The Family Center; Larry Winston, ParaPro North Hagerstown High School Been There, Done That: Q and A with Parents of College Students Participants: Daphne Anderson-Hughes, Lori Brandt, Ralph Parchment, and Cynthia Perini I Wish I Had Known: Words of Wisdom from College Students Participants: Nate Brandt, Virginia Tech University; Tyler Brown, Virginia Tech University; Umar Mahmood, Syracuse University; Lexi Turano, Gettysburg College DREAM... Career Exploration: Using the PAWS and Bridges Program Presenters: WCPS Counselors Jacklyn Kinzer, Emma K. Doub Elementary; Lauren McDermott, Boonsboro Middle Chart Your Path to College: A Guide for Middle-Schoolers and Their Parents Presenter: Linnita Hosten, Outreach Coordinator, University System of Maryland Heart in The Arts? Explore Your Options for Creative Careers! Presenter: Shannon Kelley, Counselor, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts From Cradle to Career: Developing a College-Going Culture in Your Home Presenters: Fountaindale Elementary School Teachers, Courtney Leard and Erik Vreeland; and Jackie Cheney, Lead Teacher, Fountaindale Inspired by STEM? An Excellent Career Choice for Women Too Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Childress, Senior Science Advisor, Achieve It's Never too Early: Tax-Advantaged College Savings Plans Presenter: Laura Spessard, Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management Tech Savvy? Careers and Trends in Information Technology Presenter: Jason Rappaport, President/CEO, Innovative Incorporated EXPLORE... Career Clusters: Here is your chance to chat with community members about their experiences and discover how to turn your interests into a career. Education Pays: What is the starting salary of a college graduate in my area of interest? What degree do I need to be qualified? Stop at the display to look up your options. WCPS Career Academy Displays WCPS Advancement via Individual Determination: Opening Doors to Opportunity Presenter: Chris Downs, AVID Coordinator and Lead Teacher, Williamsport High School and Duane McNairn, Principal, North Hagerstown High School WCPS Upward Bound: Be the First to College Presenters: Beth Hoffman, Upward Bound Coach/English Teacher, North High, and Mylynh Nguyen, Upward Bound Coordinator PLAN... College Planning Starts Now: Talk to Your College Coaching Expert Presenter: Meggan Day, Counselor, Clear Spring High School Guiding the College-Bound Athlete: Everything You Need to Know Presenter: David Jones, Raymond James Financial Services and Locomotive FC Ivy Bound: One Scientist's Debt-Free Path Presenter: Dr. Justin Hartings, President, Biaera and President, Washington County Board of Education Make Your Plan: Using Bridges to Create Your Top College List Presenter: Andrew Gossard, WCPS Career Technician Standing Out and Getting In: What Colleges Look for in Applicants Presenter: Lisa Romeo, Admissions Counselor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Start Here, Go Anywhere: Transferring from HCC to a 4-Year College Presenters: From Hagerstown Community College: Chris Baer, Academic Advisor; Kevin Crawford, Recruitment Coordinator; and Mike Martin, Coordinator of Academic Advising The Right Fit: Tips for Your College Search Presenter: Ryan Ludwig, Admissions Counselor, Shepherd University ACT... Choosing a Major: What Could You Study? What Can You Be? Presenter: Gilbert Bonafé, Jr., College Adviser, National College Advising Corps at Greencastle-Antrim High School Countdown to College: Must-Dos for High School Students Presenter: Krista Downs, Counselor, Williamsport High School Don’t Procrastinate! Plan, Prepare, and Produce: Get the SAT Score You Want Presenter: Tom Gillin, Senior Educational Manager, College Board Find the Funds: State Financial Aid and the FAFSA Presenter: Isaiah Ellis, Maryland Higher Education Commission Free Money for College: Tips for Finding and Earning Scholarships Presenter: Julie Matheny, Lead Counselor, Central Office and Counselor, Clear Spring High School Market Yourself: Tips for Writing a Great Application Essay Presenter: Liz Matheny, Department Leader and Teacher, Smithsburg High School The True Cost of a Private College: It Might Be Less Than You Think Presenter: Robert Freund, Program Director, National College Advising Corps-Keystone Region at Franklin and Marshall |
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