SLHS Counseling Calendar

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Business Horizons 2017

​What: An action-packed week of competitions, challenges and fun for 100+ high school students from across the state. Students gain real-world experience and develop their personal and professional skills as young leaders while setting goals for a successful future. 
When: Sunday, June 25 (1pm) - Thursday, June 29th (6pm)
Who: Any current high school students (grade 9-12 during the 2016-17 school year)
Where: Central College (Pella, Iowa)
What's in it for you?
  • ​Connect with Iowa professionals and new friends from across the state
  • Discover how your personal strengths and leadership skills can benefit you and a team
  • Learn valuable life lessons for personal and professional success
  • Experience life on a college campus and set goals for your future
  • Gain experience to set yourself apart on applications and resumes
  • As an added bonus, all participants can receive college credit and a Central College Scholarship!
Cost: Apply before April 10 - $325
Register:
  1. ​Learn more about the program at BusinessHorizonsIowa.com
  2. Download an application from the website and submit it using contact information below
Iowa ABI Foundation
400 E Court Ave., Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
info@businesshorizonsiowa.com
515-280-8000

Monday, February 6, 2017

Summer 2017 Career Prep Program

  • Planning on working this summer?
  • Do you want to earn money all while earning a SLHS vocational credit?
SUMMER CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM
June 5-July 14, 2017
You Earn:
  • SLHS Vocational Credit
  • Possible College Credit
  • MONEY to pay for today’s extras & tomorrow’s education
You Acquire
  • ​Skills to help plan for future education
  • Skills needed in a future career
  • Job Experience that looks good on a resume
  • Job Experience that looks good on a college application
The Summer Career Prep Program (SCPP) details: 
  • Students must be 16 or older
  • Opportunity to work in an area you may be interested in as a future career
  • Opportunity to use existing summer job
  • Keep a journal and time log
  • Must be able to provide your own transportation


SCPP applications are available in the high school office! Deadline to turn them into Mrs.Nelson is April 7th! Let me know if you have more questions!