Build your resume this year! Need help creating a resume? Try this resume builder.
This is important for job, college, and scholarship applications. Whatever you decide to do after high school, a resume will be important.
Identify a few careers you may be interested in.
Explore what post-secondary options are required for those careers, and make sure you'll meet all the requirements for those options by the time you graduate.
Still not sure what you want to do or what post-secondary education is required for your career path?
Talk with your counselor or our Career and College Advisor in the library about your options and upcoming career exploration opportunities.
Visit with college reps who visit FMHS about their programs.
Research careers on bls.gov and what post-secondary education those careers require.
Use this timeline to keep track of key steps to complete this school year as you plan for life after high school.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Coolidge Scholarship - FOR JUNIORS - Deadline in January, 2025
Get to know SchooLinks - you will add your colleges, find scholarships, and review your transcripts. This is how transcripts are sent to colleges!
Browse what these scholarships HERE offer to prepare for next year.
Visit with Ms. Hoffa in the library for upcoming college and career field trips
SUMMER COLLEGE VISITS
Visit colleges at the end of your Junior year. Here are some college interview tips.
Take the ASVAB test to qualify for enlistment in the military. Click on ASVAB above for more information or see Ms. Hoffa in the library.
This is also an excellent tool for career exploration.
Talk with your counselor if you need help connecting to a certain branch of the military.
Create your resume. Need help? Try this resume builder.
Utilize the Mesa County Workforce Center for job hunting and career development opportunities.
Talk to your counselor or Ms. Hoffa in the library about career exploration field trips, job shadowing opportunities, internships, & apprenticeships.
SWAP (SCHOOL TO WORK ALLIANCE PROGRAM) SWAP puts together a Youth Career & Resource Fair every year. This is open to all students across the Grand Valley.
Come ready to meet employers
Dress for success
Bring your resume
You can also contact the SWAP team at 970-254-6011 if you have any questions.
Take the SAT seriously!! All Juniors will take the SAT in April
We recommend using Khan Academy to prepare for this test or contact Suzanne. Contact info below.