Tag: Career Planning

Welcome Freshman

Caroline High School is hosting the second annual transition workshop for all incoming 9th grade students, “What it takes to be successful at CHS” and your student is invited!

Date: Tuesday August 1, 2017
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Caroline Middle School

Breakfast, Lunch, a CAVALIER Nation T-Shirt, and Fun-Filled
Friendly Student Competitions, are all provided FREE of charge; we just need to see your student there!

The workshop will include topics such as:
√ Goal Setting
√ Organizational Skills for College and Career Readiness
√ Academic Study Skills
√ Cavalier Teamwork
√ Cavalier Character

Register today and help your Freshman Transition Successfully!
Registration Deadline: July 20, 2017
Call or email Assistant Principal, Mr. Josh Just, to reserve your student’s spot today!
(804) 633-9886, ext. 5127 or jjust@ccps.us.
Please provide the following information when leaving a message:
√ Student’s Name
√ Parent Phone Number & Email
√ Student’s Shirt Size
√ Student’s Allergies
√ Transportation Request–Let us know if your child requires county transportation to attend this event.

Summer @ Germanna Community College

Youth are invited to attend a summer program with Great Expectations! Students learn college-readiness skills and build friendships during this week-long event!
Refer a student to Great Expectations Here

A Summer Bridge Program for Foster Youth

This summer Great Expectations at Germanna Community College is trying something new to help foster youth feel ready for college-level work.

Brand new students are encouraged to attend a Great Expectations Student Development class. This 2-day seminar is hosted on July 15th and 16th. It is only available for students who are eligible for Great Expectations and provides students with an opportunity to build community and get credit for their first college class. Both days start at 9:00am and end at 5:00pm. Lunch is provided!

July 17th – 21st is a week-long bridge program for new and returning students that focuses on building the soft skills necessary to be successful in college. Each day starts at 9:00am and ends at 12:30pm. Lunch is provided. Students receive a goody bag with school supplies and other materials at the end of the week.
Do you know a young person who would be interested in the summer bridge? Please forward this email to them, or make a referral by clicking here.

Want to learn more about the Great Expectations program at Germanna Community College? Visit http://www.germanna.edu/great-expectations.

Learn more about Great Expectations around the state by visiting http://www.greatexpectations.vccs.edu.

Who is eligible for Great Expectations?

  • Current foster youth
  • Youth adopted after age 13
  • Youth adopted at any age in a special needs adoption
  • Emancipated former foster youth
  • Youth eligible for Fostering Futures or Independent Living

Pictured: Great Expectations students at the Baltimore Aquarium
The Summer Bridge program is free for students in Great Expectations.
Meals, goody bags, and activities are all covered. Students are encouraged to apply for summer financial aid to cover the cost of the SDV. Scholarships are available if summer financial aid is unavailable.
For more information, please contact Taylor Landrie at tlandrie@germanna.edu or (540) 834-1066.

Our mailing address is:

Germanna Community College

10000 Germanna Point Drive
SP1203A

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Up Coming Events At Germanna Community College

Germanna Events!!!!!!!!!!!      

Information Sessions & Campus Tours
Tuesday, May 9 4:00 PM
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Information Session
Tuesday, May 9 5:30 PM
Poetry Reading with David A. Sam, Mara A. Scrupe and Susan R. April
Tuesday, May 9 6:00 PM
Information Sessions & Campus Tours
Thursday, May 11 1:00 PM
ODU Information Table
Thursday, May 11 3:00 PM
Randy C. Wilcox 5k and Vet Family 1-Miler
Saturday, May 13 8:00 AM
Information Sessions & Campus Tours
Saturday, May 13 10:00 AM

Virginia does not have my degree!

Is a degree program you’d like to pursue not available in your state? Have you found a degree program at an out-of-state institution, but the higher tuition is a barrier?

Looking for out-of-state college options with lower tuition?

For more than 35 years, SREB’s Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges and universities. Virginia is one of these states. For more information visit the Academic Common Market website HERE.

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back.  Hope everyone had a great summer!!  Now that you are relaxed it is time to get back in gear and think about your PLAN ! I will be planning and organizing the Career Cafe, college visits, VA Wizard times, and also starting to see those students who would like help starting their career plan.  December graduates that really means you!  

Keep checking back at this site to see whats happening!!!

 

Career Coach Hours at Germanna

Come visit the Career Coach at Germanna this summer!  Complete your registration, class schedule, FAFSA, placement tests, and map out your plan!
JUNE
13 – FAC 11-4
14 FAC  11-4
15 FAC  11-4
16 FAC  3-7
17 FAC  11-4
20 FAC  9-4
21 FAC  9-4
22 Stafford 8-2
23 Stafford 8-2
24 Stafford 8-2
28 FAC 9-4

Germanna Workshops

So you can take advantage of our Guaranteed transfer agreements and complete your bachelor’s degree at a 4 year college or university


Register for a workshop by email:Careerandtransfer@germanna.edu

 

 

Thursday, June 9 – 1:00pm – Fredericksburg Campus, SP1, Room 228

 

Thursday, June 23 – 5:00pm –Fredericksburg Campus, SP1, Room 228

Monday, July 18 – 10:00am – Fredericksburg Campus, SP1, Room 228

Tuesday, August 9 – 1:00pm – Fredericksburg Campus – SP1, Room 228

 

 

Germanna Community College at the Library!


Meet with representatives to learn about: Becoming a Germanna student, financial aid, transitioning to college, veteran benefits, and career services

 

Apply on the spot!

 

Thursday, June 9, 3:00pm – 6:00pm – Porter Branch
Monday, July 11 – 3:00pm – 7:00pm – Salem Church Branch
Tuesday, August 2 – 10:00am – 2:00pm – Porter Branch
No registration necessary!

 

Non Traditional Careers for women!!!

Are you a GIRL?  Have you ever thought I want to do something different  for a career?  Here are some non traditional career pathways for women with links for more information.  Check them out !!!!

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Continuous Mining Machine Operators Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Environmental Engineering Technicians Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Mine Cutting Machine Operators Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Pest Control Workers Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Quarry Rock Splitters Women
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Tree Trimmers and Pruners Women
Architecture and Construction Architects Women
Architecture and Construction Architectural and Civil Drafters Women
Architecture and Construction Brickmasons Women
Architecture and Construction Brickmasons Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Carpenter Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Carpenter Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Carpenter Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Carpenters Women
Architecture and Construction Carpet Installers Women
Architecture and Construction Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Women
Architecture and Construction Construction and Building Inspectors Women
Architecture and Construction Construction and Maintenance Painters Women
Architecture and Construction Construction Laborers Women
Architecture and Construction Construction Managers Women
Architecture and Construction Cost Estimators Women
Architecture and Construction Crane and Tower Operators Women
Architecture and Construction Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Women
Architecture and Construction Electrical and Electronics Drafters Women
Architecture and Construction Electrician Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Electricians Women
Architecture and Construction Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Women
Architecture and Construction Floor Sanders and Finishers Women
Architecture and Construction Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Women
Architecture and Construction Highway Maintenance Workers Women
Architecture and Construction Landscape Architects Women
Architecture and Construction Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Women
Architecture and Construction Maintenance and Repair Workers Women
Architecture and Construction Mechanical Drafters Women
Architecture and Construction Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Women
Architecture and Construction Painter Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Pipelayers Women
Architecture and Construction Plumber Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Plumbers Women
Architecture and Construction Refractory Materials Repairers Women
Architecture and Construction Roofer Helpers Women
Architecture and Construction Roofers Women
Architecture and Construction Stonemasons Women
Architecture and Construction Structural Iron and Steel Workers Women
Architecture and Construction Tapers Women
Architecture and Construction Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers Women
Architecture and Construction Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Women
Architecture and Construction Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Women
Architecture and Construction Tile and Marble Setters Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Broadcast Technicians Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Camera Operators Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Film and Video Editors Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Public Address System and Other Announcers Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Radio and Television Announcers Women
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Sound Engineering Technicians Women
Business, Management, and Administration Couriers and Messengers Women
Source: http://www.iseek.org/careers/menandwomen.html