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Volunteer eer Inform
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September 2019
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- College and Career Center Overview
- Volunteering
- Benefits
- Expectations
- Supports
- Next Steps
Volunteer eer Inform ormation on S Sessi sion on September - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Volunteer eer Inform ormation on S Sessi sion on September - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Volunteer eer Inform ormation on S Sessi sion on September 2019 Agenda nda College and Career Center Overview Volunteering o Benefits o Expectations o Supports Next Steps What is ? Launched in spring 2018,
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What is ?
Provide students and their families a personalized path to post-secondary success
- Launched in spring 2018, in partnership with the Pinellas Education
Foundation
- Started as one-week summer seminar that focused on six pillars:
- In 2019, began deepening each pillar by adding supports within the school
day throughout the school year -> College and Career Centers
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What is the College and Career Center?
The hub of information and support for students and families from ninth grade through high school graduation, inclusive of the summer before college. Provides individualized and targeted assistance through regular appointments, coordinated by the Center staff/volunteers.
Increase Bright Futures scholarships Increase FAFSA completion Eliminate knowledge and information gap Prep for entrance exams and essay writing
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What is the College and Career Center?
The hub of information and support for students and families from ninth grade through high school graduation, inclusive of the summer before college. Provides individualized and targeted assistance through regular appointments, coordinated by the Center staff/volunteers.
Increase Bright Futures scholarships Increase FAFSA completion Eliminate knowledge and information gap Prep for entrance exams and essay writing
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College and Career Center Activities
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Where are the other College and Career Centers?
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Why volunteer?
- Positively influence and encourage
students' plans for after high school
- Learn valuable skills for assisting your
scholar while helping other scholars and families in your community
Increase Bright Futures scholarships Increase FAFSA completion Eliminate knowledge and information gap Prep for exams and essay writing
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Volunteer Supports
Training and shadowing
- pportunities with the
Center Manager and experienced volunteers Volunteer Guidebook Scripts for supporting students and families Post-secondary informational resources
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Prefer commitment to a specific schedule
Varying times throughout the day Any day of the week Evening and weekend opportunities available As often as you’d like
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How to get started
- Submit the Pinellas County Schools volunteer application
https://asd.pcsb.org/schoolwiresforms/volunteer/
- Attend a College and Career Center volunteer training: