Up to full tuition scholarship available to females demonstrating leadership potential!

The Chantell Cooley Leadership Scholarship for Women provided financial assistance to women seeking a residential degree at Waldorf University. These scholarships, up to full tuition, will be awarded to several women based upon their leadership potential and membership in specific, co-curriculuar campus organizations, which include:

• Art
• Campus Ministry
• Creative Writing
• Digital Media
• Entrepreneurship
• Historia
• Honors
• STEM-Biology
• Service Learning/Rotaract

This is a tremendous opportunity for young female leaders - I encourage you to apply! 

Applications due by November 18th!

FAFSA 2017-2018 Opens Tomorrow!

Law Enforcement Day at MN West!

The law enforcement program at Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Worthington campus will be holding a law enforcement day on Wednesday October 26th, 2016. The law enforcement day is set up to allow potential students to come to the Worthington campus to “sit in” on a typical day’s classes that law enforcement students attend while in the program. This will give potential students a feeling for the program and allow them to meet the instructors, tour the campus and program facilities, and receive information on the program.

This day will also allow students to apply during free application week and not be charged an application fee. The requirements to get into the program and law enforcement packets will be covered on that day.

Schedule for the day will include:

• 8:00AM – 9:00AM: Meet in the Annex, of the Health and Wellness Center for greeting and the physical fitness class for law enforcement
• 9:00AM – 10:00AM: Annex, for defensive tactics and firearms class
• 10:30AM – Noon: Classroom 203, for Criminal and constitutional law class
• Noon – 1PM: Commons, Lunch and overview of the law enforcement program

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For questions and to RSVP please contact: 
Ronald Schwint M.A.
Law Enforcement Program Coordinator/Instructor
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1450 Collegeway Worthington, MN 56187
Office 507-372-3405
Cell: 605-366-6224
Ronald.Schwint@mnwest.edu

Explore! NIACC

You're invited to an exciting day on the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) campus in Mason City, Iowa. Prospective students will enjoy a morning of hands-on exploring of NIACC's degree programs, followed by lunch and a private concert with a cappella group, Vocalosity.

Win great prizes including wireless BEATS headphones and gift cards!

Thursday, October 6

9:45am-2:00pm

NIACC Campus - Mason City, IA

Registration is required, register here. Reserve your spot by September 30th! 

Free 2-Credit Safety Awareness Class

​Minnesota West Community & Technical College has received funding from AT&T for high school students grades 9-12 to participate in a 2-credit Safety Awareness class. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, September 19th at 3:30 pm at the learning Center in Marshall (MATEC), or in Room 212 on the Worthington Campus. 

As a student in these classes, individuals will be challenged with a blended learning approach including lectures; self paced studies, online labs, and "homework", presentations and individual & group activities. These will each contribute to developing high performance manufacturing skills.

To assure increased participant completion and skills mastery, career pathway training, work experience, and support services will be provided through the project partnership as applicable and available. Additional instruction will enhance participants' Basic English and Math comprehension, computer/technology literacy, work readiness, soft skills, and employability skills. They will also receive their OSHA 10 card.

Questions may be directed to:Roxanne Hayenga
1450 Collegeway
Worthington MN 56187or email roxanne.hayenga@mnwest.edu 

Office: 507-372-3468 Cell: 507-329-1187

William Penn University's Humanities Experience

You are invited to William Penn University's Humanities Experience, a hands-on conference on Tuesday, October 18th. ​

William Penn has traditionally held a Digital Communications Day, a career exploration event for students interested in television news, radio broadcasting, video production and multimedia journalism. This year, they are expanding the day to include additional occupational exploration for careers within music, theatre, art and English. 

The RSVP deadline is October 4th! Application can be found here and can be emailed to digitalcomm@wmpenn.edu or mailed to:

William Penn University

Attn: Digital Communication Dept.

201 Trueblood Avenue

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

*Travel accommodations will not be provided by SLHS.

DMACC Discover Auto and Diesel Day

DMACC ANKENY

Discover Auto and Diesel Day 

Friday, September 23

8:45am-2:30pm

Building 5, Conference Room

*Lunch included at the event

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 have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business and interacting with employers at the Auto & Diesel Employer Showcase during lunch. 

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

• ​ASEP (Automotive Service Education Program), co-sponsored by DMACC and General Motors
• ASSET (the Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program), co-sponsored by DMACC and Ford
• MOPAR CAP (the College Automotive Program), a partnership between DMACC and Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep
• CAT, a partnership between Ziegler Cat and DMACC)

Registration is required and can be done online at www.dmacc.edu/careerdiscovery

United States Senate Youth Program Application

The US Senate Youth Program is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

The annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 4-11. Two student leaders from each state will gather for an intensive week-long study of government and those who lead it. In addition, each selected delegate receives a $10,000 scholarship. The overall mission of the program is to help instill knowledge of the American political process and a lifelong commitment to public service.

Oct. 3 is the first of numerous deadlines for application to the program. Additional program information and application materials can be found here. 

Dordt College offers new 2-year programs!

Dordt College, traditionally a four-year private college, is now offering a unique opportunity for students desiring a hands-on, skill-focused trajectory alongside the opportunity for a Christian perspective and community experience.

Pro-Tech is an innovative program that gives students vocational training combined with Christian education. This program offers two-year associate of science degrees in manufacturing technology and farm operations and management. These two programs will launch in Fall 2017.

Manufacturing Technology: Students build skills using advanced manufacturing equipment. They learn strategies to manage workflow and ensure quality in order to meet critical needs in our world. 

• Career Opportunities: Production management, continuous improvement, quality control, maintenance, operations management, industrial assembly, and more!

Agriculture: Farm Operations and Management: Students gain applied skills and experience in agriculture operations. They learn strategies to manage farms and agriculture enterprises. 

• Career Opportunities: Crop protection, soil sampling, agriculture sales, precision agriculture, feedmill operations, and more!

For more information, please visit: http://dordt.edu/academics/pro_tech/

UNI Business Day Event

​​UNIBusiness Day is a special visit day dedicated to high school students who have an interest and aptitude for business. It is the perfect opportunity for students to learn more about how UNI's nationally recognized program can assist them in landing the career of their dreams.

UNIBusiness Day activities include:

• ​Campus and residence hall tours
• Free lunch at one of UNI's dining centers
• An interactive presentation about how students can impact the world through business
• Special breakout sessions for every major including: Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management

This year's UNIBusiness Day will be held on Friday, October 28th from 8am-1:30pm. Registration online at http://www.uni.edu/businessday

Thanks,

Mrs.Nelson

*This is an independent opportunity, SLHS will not be providing transportation. ​

*Keep in mind today is the deadline to sign-up for tomorrow's (9/9) Feature Friday, focused on Business Management & Administration

Waldorf University Scholarship for Women

Waldorf University located in Forest City has a fantastic scholarship opportunity for females. Please continue reading, if interested. 

​This is scholarship is for any female student that does not plan to play collegiate athletics or get involved in fine arts programs. See below for more details and a direct link to the website. Through their Chantell Cooley Leadership Scholarship for Women, you may be eligible for a full tuition scholarship!  Scholarships range from half to full tuition!

The scholarships are based off of your leadership potential, GPA and ACT/SAT and membership specific co-curricular campus organizations.
The co-curricular organizations include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Campus Ministry
• Service Learning / Rotaract
• Creative Writing
• Digital Media
• Honors
• STEM-Biology
• Historia

You will find a link to for more information and to make your submission for the scholarship on their website, http://www.waldorf.edu/residential/future-students/tuition-financing/scholarships/chantell-cooley-scholarship
 
Let Rachel know if you have any questions!
Rachel Anderson, Admissions Counselor, Waldorf University
                                 office 641.585.8534 | cell 641.425.5912
                                 fax 641.585.8125 | school 800.292.1903
                                 106 S. 6th St. | Forest City, Iowa 50436