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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