Charles County Public SchoolsCollege & Career Readiness

Elementary Career Exploration

“Paws in Jobland”Job Finder- 26 interest questions link to work

environmentsJob Land- 100 Careers featured in 20 work

environmentsQuiz- Quizzes about jobs

ABC Search- 100 Careers listed in ABC order

Middle and High School

“Career Cruising”Click icon to add picture

Access from school and homeCareer Matchmaker – 39-116 Interest questions

Explore Careers- Search by Subject, Career Cluster, ABC order

Explore Education & Training – Provide College, University & Vocational School Information

Career Portfolio- Save Career searches, Resume and Education Plans

Career FairsParent volunteers and resource people from the community receive an invitation to demonstrate their specific careers on these days. Parents or business personnel who are interested in telling

students about their careers are asked to contact their local school to present.

College Day/WeekMorning Announcements

College Shirt DayCollege Door day

Classroom College Guidance lessonsCollege Visit to CSMWay2 Go Maryland

 

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College Fair 2015126 Colleges in attendance

11 HBCU Schools1,822 juniors and seniors attended

1400 parents and students in the eveningCongressional appointments for the US Academies

Maryland Delegate ScholarshipsRepresentatives from the Armed Forces

College Admission Counselor Visits

College Admission Counselor VisitsFace to face

Specific questions can be answersMore detailed presentation

Maryland College Application Week

October 19-23Maryland State Campaign

Increase the number of students applying to collegePilot in 5 CCPS high schools

Assist students step by step with the application processOver 1300 seniors completed at least 1 college application

Students applied during the school dayRetired teachers, CSM Admission Staff and Parent Volunteers assisted students with their applications

Financial Aid Workshops

2 Financial Aid Workshops during the College Fair

Additional Financial Aid Workshops scheduled at each high school during

November & DecemberParents able to register for a FSA ID-

secure access

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion

Apply in January CSM will host FAFSA Completion DaysEvery Post Secondary School require

families to complete a FAFSATypes of loans: Pell Grants, State Aid, Work Study,

Perkins Loans, Federal Direct Loans

Determines financial need to attend College

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