The Career Resource Center is committed to helping ALL students navigate the pathways available after high school. We offer many ways for students to get help and connect with options.
All MGSH students are required to attend and participate in Foundations activities. These activities help guide students through the decision-making process as they plan for life after high school.
District 279 uses Xello to subscribes to assist students in the research process for colleges and careers. Xello is a comprehensive site to perform research on:
Careers, college majors
Colleges, admission guidelines/standards
Financial aid, how to pay for college
Scholarship opportunities
Career speakers are scheduled throughout the school year for students interested in learning more about a particular occupation or career field. Many times, these speakers are graduates of MGSH or parents of current/former MGSH students.
High school college visits (in the CRC) for students who are interested in learning more about a particular college.
Click here for the Midwest Student Exchange Program, where select Midwest public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the instate resident tuition rate for specific programs; private institutions offer a 10% reduction on their tuition rates.
Seniors may be receiving acceptance letters from colleges and will soon need to make a choice about which to attend. Families can help students make good decisions and could likely use some helpful information about how students can find a college that is fit for them. The University of Dayton has published a video series that you might want to share with parents. Videos within the series include the following:
Finding Your Fit: What to Think About (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y1B1byOmwE&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq)
Finding Your Fit: Home Away From Home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJPMHTgp3MA&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq&index=2)
Finding Your Fit: Community (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQgWKwKaLYU&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq&index=3)
Finding Your Fit: Study Abroad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTofy_1QHx8&index=5&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq)
Finding Your Fit: Academics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QDO7X0C1uk&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq&index=4)
Finding Your Fit: Experiential Learning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cah6bnDkUtU&index=6&list=PLZejqDKgWYcEfk-UEUaDwxN5kxce0rBDq)