Alcona College & Career

Welcome!

Here you will find a multitude of resources and information on college and career programs, opportunities, connections, and services available at Alcona Community Schools. 

MS & HS Resources

This page has a multitude of resources and information about CTE, Dual Enrollment, Early College, virtual help, High School diplomas, senior resources, career exploration, CLAW Academy, NCAA & NAIA eligibility, study abroad opportunities, and homeless resources.

College/Trade School

This page includes information about Michigan's college and trade programs as well as financial aid. 

Military Service

Here you will find information about the ASVAB, military career exploration and opportunities, and the military academies.

Jobs and Apprenticeships

This page focuses on local and regional career and apprenticeship opportunities.

Meet the College and Career Team

Mrs. VanKoningsveld

6-12 Academic School Counselor,Alcona Middle and High School vankoningsveldm@alconaschools.net Phone: (989) 736-8534 x 4409Schedule an advising appt
Contact Me For:
  • College Application Help
  • Course Pathways and Scheduling
  • College Visit Scheduling and Help
  • Credit Recovery
  • Dual Enrollment 
  • FAFSA Application Help
  • Graduation Audits
  • HS Educational Development Plans
  • McKinney-Vento Liaison
  • Foster Care Point of Contact
  • Official Transcripts 
  • Parchment Help
  • Scheduling
  • TIP Eligibility and Application Help
  • Online Class Info & Sign up
  • CLAW Academy information and application

Mrs. Cordes

Early College Coordinator,Alcona Community Schoolscordesh@alconaschools.netPhone: (989) 736-8534 x 4407
Contact Me For:
  • Early College Program
  • MS Educational Development Plans
  • Scholarship Questions

Mr. Blewett

6-12 TRiO Talent Search Coordinator,Alpena Community Collegeblewettm@alpenacc.eduPhone: 231-818-8109 

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. Our TRiO Contact is listed on our homepage.


Contact Me For:
  • College and Career Exploration
  • Enrolling in TRiO Talent Search
  • Job Shadowing 
  • Financial Aid Questions
  • ACT/SAT Fee Waivers for Re-Testing
  • College Application Fee Waivers
  • TRiO College and University Tours 
  • Enroll in TRiO Today - Click Here

Not in TRiO? Sign-up today! You must be a member of TRiO to receive help and support from the program. 

Home MS/HS Resources College/Trade School Information Military Service Jobs and Apprenticeships

- CTE - Financial Aid - Benefits - Local Apprenticeships

- College Courses - Colleges - Career Opportunities - Employment Agencies

- Early College Program - Trade Schools - ASVAB - Adult Resources

- Virtual Courses and Help - Community Colleges - Branches

- Diploma Pathways - Military Academies

- Senior-Specific Resources

- State of MI Career Resources

- Families in Transition

- CLAW Academy