TRIO services and resources now available to SLHS!

Iowa Lakes Community College TRIO Talent Search Program has been established for quite some time in area schools, such as: Algona, Bishop Garrigan, Emmetsburg Catholic, Emmetsburg Public, Estherville Lincoln Central, North Union, Graettinger Terril, Ruthven Ayrshire, Okoboji, Sacred Heart, Spencer and West Bend-Mallard and is NOW serving Spirit Lake!!!

TRIO is for students in grades 6-12 who 1) neither parent has graduated from a 4-year college OR 2) meets very liberal TAXABLE income guidelines OR 3) Both!

TRIO allows for new friendships to be formed, great experiences to be had and a chance to grow both academically and personally. Some FREE activities offered include:

• In-school advising sessions: great information and tips on test taking, note taking, self-esteem, scholarship opportunities, ACT prep, financial aid, colleges, careers and more!
• Campus visits to great colleges and universities
• Fun educational trips
• Help with homework
• Summer bus trips: 8th-11th grade students visit college and university campuses in new places

If you believe you and/or your child is eligible for TRIO programming, please either fill out the application attached or you will find paper applications available outside of my office. 

Faust Institute of Cosmetology Career Event

Interested in cosmetology? 

Faust Institute of Cosmetology invites you to attend their Career Event on Wednesday, December 14th from 1-3pm. 

Schedule: 

• ​Meet talented staff
• Tour the school
• Overview of admission and financial aid
• Observe students in action
• Try your hand at several techniques
• Q & A session with instructors and students
• Register for door prize give away 

Demonstrations: Manicure, curling with irons, perm wrap, hair cut, make up, pedicure, braid, highlight, wax, facial

ENROLL/APPLY to attend at Faust Institute while you're at the Career Event and be entered to win a $2,000 scholarship!

Please RSVP by December 9th.

1543 18th Street

(712) 336-0512

faustinstitute@hotmail.com

Bring your parents or bring a friend!

Parental Awareness Seminar!

Parents, please consider attending this Sunday's (11/20) Parental Awareness Seminar at 7pm in the SAMI Center!

Film Challenge!

​Prairie Grass Film Competition, January 12-14th, 2017

5-8 minute film in 48 hours

Write. Shoot. Edit. Submit - You have 48 hours to conceive an idea, create your shots, cut the film and collapse!

• ​See your name in lights
• Win Best of Show
• Receive Peoples' Choice
• Win cash prizes

Open to: High school and older with no experience necessary

Friday, February 17th will be the Film Screening and Awards Ceremony on Dordt College's campus. All you need to know can be found at www.dordt.edu/filmchallenge

'Surviving the Holidays' Special GriefShare Session

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences, the loss of a loved one. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. 

A special session, focusing on 'Surviving the Holidays' will be offered on November 14th, from 6-8pm at the Okoboji Bible Conference. This adult session is available for ages 10 and beyond. A second offering, 'Surviving the Holidays 4 Kids' will also be offered that evening, available for ages 5-12. 

Please contact Jo Winkowitsch (712-330-7091) for more information.

Mom and Daughter Seminar to be Offered!

2017 Drake Physics Prize

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Drake University has launches the 2017 Drake Physics Prize Examination, offering a scholarship opportunity to encourage interest in physics, astronomy and physical sciences.

1st place - an unrestricted four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Drake University, a personal trophy and the Drake Physics Trophy 
2nd place - personal trophy
3rd place - personal trophy
Honorable mention - certificate of achievement (awarded to the next 25 placers)
Top 50 seniors - an invitation to apply for a second four-year, full-tuition scholarship, restricted to physics or astronomy majors.

The examination is open to any student enrolled in a high school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and some select areas in Illinois. It will cover topics in physics that would normally be studied by students during the first semester of their high school physics course: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, universal law of momentum and collisions, work, energy and conversation of energy, torque, rotational kinematics, dynamics and energy, angular momentum conservation, mechanical waves and sound. The principal of each participating school is asked to supervise the objective-type examination, which should be done at the school at a specified time between Wednesday, February 1st and Friday, February 3rd, 2017.

The test will be administered on the internet. The exam is given in two parts. Part I is multiple choice with no partial credit. Part II is composed of more complicated multiple-choice problems for which, however, partial credit is given. Students wishing to take the tests should register online by 1:00pm on Monday, January 30th.

Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this examination.

The World Food Prize

​Dr. Norman Borlaug, arguably the world's greatest scientist and humanitarian hero, was once an Iowa high school student. As a scientist, Dr. Borlaug developed a disease resistant, hybrid of wheat through innovative and novel scientific techniques. His work would stem the world's largest production of food ever known and lead him to be names the man that saved over a billion lives. As a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the World Food Prize, Dr.Borlaug's life is a remarkable example of what students can accomplish through scientific and humanitarian efforts. 

That being said, you are invited to the Iowa Youth Institute on April 24th, 2017 at Iowa State University. TO participate, students will need to identify an issue related to food insecurity and propose a recommendation on how to solve this issue within a specified country, using instructions. Students will then share their ideas with a roundtable of peers and experts in the fields of hunger alleviation. Students will also take part in hands-on activities that raise awareness of hunger fighting career paths. 

All students who participate in the Iowa Youth Institute will receive a $500 scholarship to Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This scholarship includes the following majors: genetics, biology, microbiology, dietetics, nutritional science and more!

Don't miss out! 

1. ​Immediately contact Kelsey Tyrrell at ktyrrell@worldfoodprize.org to let her know of your interest in participating.
2. Identify a mentor that will keep you on-track and motivated to complete the paper
3. Start your Iowa Youth Institute paper, instructions found at www.worldfoodprize.org/iowayouth
4. Submit the paper by March 27th, 2017
5. Attend the Iowa Youth Institute on April 24th, 2017

John Deere TECH Program at NICC

Seniors and Juniors, are being invited to attend a college visit to Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) for the John Deere TECH Program on Thursday, November 17th, on the Calmar Campus.

The day will be spent touring the facility and talking with instructors in the John Deere TECH Program, which is beneficial for students deciding if this is the right career choice for them.

Transportation will be provided, but we must know which students are planning on attending by Monday, November 7th. NICC will contact students with pick-up points and times after they know who is all planning on attending. They will need the following information from interested students:
·        First Name
·        Last Name
·        Phone Number
·        Grade
·        DOB (asked for by NICC)
·        Address

There is limited space available,​ only 30 students. Please call or email your information as soon as you're committed to attend, so that they can reserve your seat. 

Jamie Wubben

jwubben@erniewilliamsltd.com

641-590-0110

NOTE: Students may drive themselves as long as it is approved by parent/school.  We do ask that they meet up with our group at the campus visit as a dealer sponsor is required to attend this school and we do offer a great scholarship program that we would like to share with students. 

Calling all Skilled Scholars!

Build Dakota is a new scholarship program for skilled scholars entering high-need workforce programs at South Dakota technical institutes. ​

How does it work? 

• ​Students of any age and from any state are eligible to apply
• The scholarships will support tuition, fees, books and other required program expenses in the eligible technical institute programs
• Recipients of the scholarships will commit to living and working in the state, in their field of study, for three years following graduation
• Applications open January 1st, 2017 and close March 15, 2017.

Which programs qualify? 

The following high-need fields of study have been approved for the 2017-2018 Build Dakota Scholarship Program. 

• ​Agriculture
• Automotive/Diesel
• Building Trades/Construction
• Energy Technicians
• Engineering Technicians
• IT/Computer Information Systems
• Healthcare
• Precision Manufacturing
• Welding 

ICCC Digital Mass Communications Program - Twitter Chat

​

On Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m., Iowa Central’s Digital Mass Communications (DMC) program will be hosting an online Twitter Chat to discuss the DMC major, the increasing number of job opportunities in social media, public relations, and journalism, and our new MacBook program which is available to all DMC majors in their first semester. All participants in next Tuesday's Twitter Chat will be eligible to win prizes including scholarship money for upcoming semesters.

If you have any interests in pursuing a career in the fields of social media marketing, public relations, and/or journalism, I highly encourage you to attend the Twitter Chat or to check it out!

ISU's Young Women in Business Conference

According to Iowa State's College of Business, A business degree is your ticket to opportunity. Rise to the top of a large company. Start your own business and make it grow. Work for a nonprofit, or a university, or a government. With a business degree, all that and more are possible. But what is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? The College of Business at Iowa State University wants to help you find out.

Young Women in Business is a conference especially for females in grades 9 through 12 and their parents, teachers, and counselors.

• Explore majors in business
• Learn about career opportunities
• Meet and ask questions of business faculty members in each major
• Hear directly from professionals working in each field
• Interact with female business students from Iowa State about their experiences and what they hope to accomplish

Internships? Study abroad? College life? It’s all here. You’ll learn about what to expect throughout your college career. We’ll also give you information about getting accepted into college and how to finance a college degree.

Conference Details

• When: Monday, October 17, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Memorial Union, ISU (Ames)
• Registration Fee: $20 

 Register HERE!

It's CONSTRUCTION WEEK!!!

Master Builders of Iowa is sponsoring a week-long commitment (Oct.3-7) to raise awareness of the vast opportunities available in the construction industry. 

Why a career in construction? 

• It's not just hammers and nails! The field of construction includes skilled/craft laborers, drafting and architecture, technical and engineering, and management and safety.
• Nationally, 200,000 new positions in construction related industries will be available each year over the next 10 years!
• Average hourly earnings are over $25, plus benefits!
• Diverse education possibilities, careers ranging from from those who want to enter the workforce immediately after high school through those seeking a a 4-year college education and beyond.

To bring awareness to the great opportunities within Iowa's construction industry, an informational website, www.BuildIowa.org, has been created to showcase career options and highlight the benefits of working in construction. 

Participate in Construction Week at SLHS through the various activities:

• Newsbreak  interviews with local professionals, highlighting the various different occupational options within specific construction areas. 
• Field trip to Home Resource Center in Spirit Lake on Friday, Oct. 7 at 10:30am. This provides an opportunity to learn more about a local business and network with local professionals.
• Feature Friday during Common Time on Friday will focus on Architecture and Construction career cluster. Architect at  3D Builders, Shelly Gustin will be our guest speaker. 

Should you be interested in attending the field trip and/or Feature Friday, please let me know ASAP, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore career possibilities! 

Thanks,

Mrs.Nelson

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

​

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

ILCC Hosts 3rd Annual CTE Career Exploration Day

Iowa Lakes Community College is hosting a CTE Career Exploration Day on Thursday, September 22nd from 9am-12pm at the Emmetsburg ILCC campus.

This optional event will provide opportunities to: 

• Compare and contrast three different CTE ​fields
• ​Participate in hands-on workshops
• Discuss available careers in the CTE field
• Interact with current ILCC students and staff

CTE career field options include: 

• ​Agriculture Production Technology
• Auto Collision and Paint Repair Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Construction Technology
• Farm Equipment and Diesel Technology
• Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Marine & Small Engine Technology
• Nursing
• PowerSports & Power Equipment
• Veterinary Technician
• Welding Technician

SCHEDULE:

9:00a.m. – 9:15a.m. Welcome – Wellness Center Gymnasium

9:20a.m. – 10:05a.m. Session One

10:10a.m. – 10:55a.m. Session Two

11:00a.m. – 11:45a.m. Session Three

12:00p.m. Complementary Lunch – Wellness Center Gymnasium

Seats are limited! To reserve a seat and register by the September 9th ​deadline, please fill out registration paperwork located in the office and return to me.