IGNITE: Youth Leadership Academy

Why participate?

• Students will learn more about their own leadership strengths and develop a personal leadership profile in preparation for resume writing and job interviews.
• Business leaders will identify opportunities in the work place and cast a vision for future leadership that is needed on the job.
• Students will meet leaders their age from other schools, engage in highly interactive, fun activities and gain encouragement and networking opportunities.
• Looks GREAT on college and scholarship applications! 

Who should attend? 

• Students in grades 9-11 who demonstrate or are poised to demonstrate leadership (8 seats available)

When?

• Saturday, March 28th 9:30am-4:00pm

Where? 

• Iowa Lakes Community College-Emmetsburg Campus

How to apply? 

• See Mrs.Nelson for an application!

Career Exploration & Development - Small Group Opportunity

Last summer, I attended a three-day career coach training workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to learn Richard Knowdell's career development method in hopes to then coach others through the process. I would like to put my education and training from this workshop into practice by running a small group (15 max) for SLHS students! 

• Who: SLHS students, age 16+
• What: Career Exploration & Development Group
• When: Sunday evenings at 7:00pm starting February 15th and concluding March 29th
• Where: SLHS, room location TBD
• Why: To become better aware of yourself to identify and plan for your career aspiration(s)
• How: Email Mrs.Nelson if you are interested, please see disclaimer below! 

Disclaimer:  In order to participate, I need students' full commitment. To get the most out of the experience,  one must attend all sessions, follow expectations and complete weekly homework. 

Because only 15 spots are available, I'm anticipating that this will fill up fast. Should you/your child not be interested at this time and/or not reserve a seat before the group is full, please note that the ultimate goal would be to have this first trial go smoothly and prove to be effective, in which I would then run more frequent opportunities like this in the following academic years.

Thanks,

Mrs.Nelson

DMACC - Discover Auto and Diesel Day

DMACC Ankeny is hosting Discover Auto and Diesel Day on February 27th (11:15am-3:00pm). This event is designed for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Auto Collision, Auto Technology, and Diesel. 

Students will also learn about he 4 Manufacturing Based Programs, which allow students to have a paid work experience while earning their 2-year associates degree. dMACC is the only school in Iowa that offers partnership programs with Ford, Chrysler, CAT and GM. These programs include:

• ASEP (Automative Service Education Program, co-sponsored with General Motors)
• ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program, co-sponsored with Ford)
• CAP (Chrysler College Automotive Program, co-sponsored with Chrysler)
• CAT (a partnership with Ziegler Cat)

Registration is required and can be done online at www.dmacc.edu/careerdiscovery. For more information about the event, please contact Amy Steenhoek at (515)965-7117. 

Treasure Village Auditions!

Treasure Village Theatre, providing family-friendly entertainment for over 43 years! 

• Currently looking for actors with skills in improv, comedy, and storytelling. Speech contest and play/musical experience are helpful. 
• Acting and technical jobs available for summer 2015
• Internship credit in costuming and/or set construction

If you're interested in this FUN summer job, please contact Deborah Clark at (712)330-6832 or treasurevillage@hotmail.com

College Raptor - pretty much the coolest thing since sliced bread!

Check out what all of the College Raptor buzz is about!

There is a pretty nifty new college search website that estimates your true cost of attendance, rather than their sticker prices. It has information on every four-year college and university in the US to aid you in not only identifying colleges that would fit your preferences and what you're looking for in a college, but also allowing you to make a solid financial decision to avoid racking up student loan debt! 

Check out College Raptor! 

Iowa Central Senior Day, Basketball Game, & Prizes!

Iowa Central Community College invites SLHS seniors to Jam-the-Gym and Senior Visit Day on Saturday, February 7th. 

The day will start with Senior Visit Day at 8:30am, followed by an academic breakout/tour session, students activity/parent session, and lunch. 

The Iowa Central Tritons are hosting Ellsworth Community College, women's basketball game will be at 1:00pm and the men's will start at 3:00pm. All SLHS seniors will be admitted free of charge. Free t-shirts will be given to all high school seniors in attendance. In addition, you'll have the chance at winning: 12 credit hour tuition scholarship (valued at over $1,500), bookstore vouchers, Beats headphones, tablet, and many other misc. prizes! 

If this is something you'd like to attend, please register at www.iowacentral.edu/admissions/SDV/asp. If you want to attend the game, not the Senior Visit day, you do not need to register.

Girls Scouts Capitol Girls Event!

Capitol Girls event is being held on February 11, 2015 and is for young women in 9th-12th grade who are interested in government or politics. Girls will get to shadow a female legislator during the day and sit in on House and/or Senate debates for a first hand look at Iowa's legislature. The day will focus on leadership skills and experiencing government in action.

The event is $15 for Girl Scouts, $30 for non-Girl Scouts (includes membership) but we also offer scholarships for this event. 

To fill out a registration form, click here!

If you have further questions about this event, please use contact below:

Abbie Orozco

GSM-Program

T: (515) 278-2881

C: (515) 428-1432

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

FREE trip to Washington D.C. AND a $500 Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative is inviting all high school juniors to apply! 

Iowa Lakes will send two students on the 2015 Youth Tour - an exciting, week-long, all-expense paid trip to our nation's Capitol from June 12-18, 2015. Along with the all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., both students will also receive a $500 scholarship to a college of their choice.

During this action-packed adventure, students learn about electric cooperatives, American history and U.S. Government. They will attend educational seminars, visit with their representatives in the House and the Senate, and see the sites around Washington D.C. including Arlington Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum and the National Cathedral. 

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative selects candidates based on a Youth Tour Application and a personal interview. Applications must be submitted to Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative by March 13, 2015.

Visit the youth tour website at www.youthtour.coop to view an informative video from previous attendees and learn more about the youth tour trip.

If you have questions or would like an application, please contact Bobbi Jo Ruschy at 800-225-4532, ext. 6729.

Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of Iowa (PHCC) Apprenticeship Program

With the average student loan debt being $29,456, you may be interested in learning about a program that lets you earn money while receiving necessary training to achieve a career path in the plumbing or HVAC industries, without needing to worry about student loan debt! 

As an apprentice, students have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing industry with job stability and above-average pay. Both Plumbing and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) fields are expected to grow 21% in the next ten years and add 700,000 jobs. Those in the field make above-average pay, earning a median wage of over $40,000 once they have reached the journey worker level. 

Qualifications of the PHCC-IA Apprenticeship Program include:

1. At least 18 years of age
2. Education: High school graduates 
3. Physical Condition of Applicant: Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
4. Term of Apprenticeship: The general term of apprenticeship consists of four years of on-the-job training with an employer in good standing with the PHCC and 144 hours of related training instruction (apprenticeship school) per year. 

For more information, please contact the Apprenticeship Director at PHCC of Iowa today at (515)282-8192.