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Career Exploration
Career Exploration
This is it, Seniors! This site will help you navigate your plans for after graduation whether that be college, the military, apprenticeship or entering the workforce. Prepare for the future!
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
Check out the BHS Career Pathways site.
Sign up on this Google Form for your top career field.
By completing this step, you will be notified and emailed with opportunities throughout to the year. These opportunities could be field trips, speakers, career fairs, scholarships, and more!
Monday Morning Seminars
Monday Morning Seminars
Join us on select late-start Mondays for time, space, and help with designated topics. See the schedule here to learn more and register for sessions.
What is the Timeline for Senior Year?
What is the Timeline for Senior Year?
Where Are You?
Where Are You?
Where are you on the journey of planning for life after high school? No matter how far along or how far behind you feel, it’s okay! Everyone has to start somewhere! This resource will help.
How Do I Request a Transcript?
How Do I Request a Transcript?
How Do I Request Letters of Recommendation?
How Do I Request Letters of Recommendation?
Common Application Checklist
Common Application Checklist
Remember that many schools do NOT require the Common Application. Only complete this application IF multiple schools you are applying to accept the CA.
Sign and release the FERPA waiver in your common app.
TO SIGN FERPA WAIVER in Common App: Go to “My Colleges” tab and then “Recommenders and FERPA”. Under “FERPA Release Authorization” read release authorization and click appropriate check-boxes.Match your Common App in Naviance-watch this video.
Email your counselor to let her know you are completing the Common App.
Complete the Letter of Recommendation Form and share with your recommenders and counselor.
Request your letters of recommendation in Naviance.
Request your transcript in Naviance being sure to select you are applying via Common App.
Complete the Transcript Request Google Form.
*These steps must be completed before we can send your necessary documents to the colleges in your application.*
FAFSA
FAFSA
The 2024-2025 FAFSA application will open in December, 2023.
Starting with the class of 2024, there are a lot of changes regarding the Financial Aid Process. For the most up-to-date information and resources, visit our Anoka-Hennepin Career Center Financial Aid Website here.
Follow these steps to complete your FAFSA
Paying for College - Paying for college can be difficult, but there are people and resources to help you.
Not eligible for the FAFSA - check out Paying for College Options (non-FAFSA) including the MN Dream Act for undocumented students.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Stay organized with this Scholarship Tracker.
Highlighted Scholarships:
Act Six - Act Six provides full scholarships and leadership training for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.
Wallin Education Partners Scholarship - This $16,000 scholarship opens on Nov. 1. Students must attend a 4-year college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet financial criteria to be eligible.
Wallin Education Partners Two-Year Scholarship - This $6000-$8000 scholarships is available to students pursuing their education at community or technical college before entering the workforce. The application is available in the spring.
MNACC Bipoc Student Scholarship
MnACC provides dozens of one-time scholarships for students of color who are in pursuit of higher education at one of our 67 member institutions. Students who are awarded this scholarship will receive a one-time award ranging between $500 to $2,500 to be used towards their education during the 2023-2024 academic year. This year’s application opens December 1st.
Awarded to students of color attending a Minnesota post-secondary institution. Students at all levels of academic achievement seeking to pursue a 2 or 4 degree at a Minnesota college or university and agree to complete annual service projects with children can qualify for a grant. Page Grants range in value from $1,500 to $2,500 annually. The application opens in January, and the deadline for the scholarship application is April 1.
Raise.Me Scholarship Program - Quick Video – High School Students: Learn How RaiseMe Works - YouTube RaiseMe is one of the easiest scholarship sources available and helps students in 9th – 12th grades discover colleges and earn scholarships for their achievements throughout high school including grades earned, participation in activities, volunteering, etc.
Thinking About a Gap Year?
Thinking About a Gap Year?
Americorps - Spend a year in service to others. AmeriCorps volunteers strive to improve lives, foster civic engagement, and strengthen communities across the country.
Verto Education - Spend a year traveling abroad at 1 or 2 Verto locations in Argentina, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Italy or Spain. Experiencial learning through cultural immersion aligns with the potential of earning college credit.
See more Gap Year information and ideas here!
Considering an Apprenticeship?
Considering an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a program that trains you to become skilled in one particular trade or profession, whether it be hairstyling, plumbing, electrical work, etc. It typically combines classroom learning with hands-on work.
ASVAB
ASVAB
The ASVAB will be offered at one of our district high schools each year. The test is free. Sign up with Ms. Wolfe in the Career Center if you are interested.
Naviance - through June 30, 2023
Naviance - through June 30, 2023
Naviance is a website that you can use to help make decisions about courses, careers, and colleges.
Login:
Click the “Lock” button on the top right corner from the BHS homepage.
Login with your school credentials.
Select “Naviance Student” - no further login is required.
Activities: Find under Self-Discovery Tab
Strengths Explorer
MCIS
MCIS
MCIS (MN Career Information Systems) offers a wealth of career, education, and labor market information.
Login:
From our new portal page, at the top menu hover over Admin and click on Admin login. Login with the username: blainehs, and password: bengals
Activities:
Research Careers, Find Apprenticeships and short-term training
School Sort
Additional Resources:
Career Center Website
From ACT practice resources, scholarship information, job opportunities and more, please use this site to explore career & college resources.
Did you know that almost 70% of jobs in MN do not require a 4-year (bachelor’s) degree?
Explore various resources about military offerings in one spot.
Learn about the resources available from Anoka-Hennepin Schools, as well as other outlets and help prepare you for your future.
Job Opportunities
Check out this virtual job board if you are interested in finding opportunities for paid work and Make a resume.
Make an appointment with Ms. Wolfe
Seniors, I am here for you. If you would like to set up a meeting to discuss where you are at and what you need to plan for your future, please complete the form above and I'm looking forward to connecting with you.
How to Get the Most out of College
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