Career Resource/College events at West High
This information is from the WEST HIGH Career Resource Advisor. Steller kids/parents are invited to attend.
Jan. 3 - JOB FAIR Visitor industry jobs.
Jan 16 - UAA
Jan 23 – Wed. Senior Financial Aid Seminar at WEST
Jan 24 - Thurs. Financial Aid Seminar - Seller
For older students (16+) or staff looking for a summer job with the tourist industry, there is a Holiday Break Visitor Industry Job Fair on January 3 @ Egan Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring resume and dress to meet employers (some will interview right there). 60% are looking for 18+ but there are some (NANA, Princess, etc.) looking for 16-18 year olds for jobs.
UAA (Honors and Regular) scheduled at West CRC on January 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. They will answer questions, help students register online (need a credit card/SSN), or help in whatever way they can.
UA system (Anchorage/Fairbanks/Southeast) has an ‘in-house’ and Foundation scholarships deadline of February 15. In order to apply for these scholarships, you must have applied to UA and completed FAFSA by February 15 also. Students should apply no later than January 31/February 1 to give adequate time for applying for scholarships.
Senior Seminar (Financial Aid Night) is on January 23 @ 6:30-8 p.m. in the West H.S. library with Christina Campbell of PSEC speaking.
That’s about it here from West CRC. Hope you have a great winter break!
Gail Rutz
Career Resource Advisor
West CRC