COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
In the Salem-Keizer School District we are determined to create a strong career & college going culture in our high schools. Sprague High School has embraced the State of Oregon’s ASPIRE program that offers education, support and mentoring opportunities for all students. College and Career Coordinators will work with students to offer materials, resources, and support for your student to create a post-secondary plan. We desire all students are confident about their future plans.
WHAT IS ASPIRE?
ASPIRE is Oregon’s statewide career and college readiness program that offers education, resources, and mentoring to students.
Elements of the program include:
Mentoring opportunities
Career and College Exploration
Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
Educational Career and College Event and Information
ASPIRE sites develop their programs based on the needs and current goals of the students they serve. We encourage students to connect with your local ASPIRE Coordinator to receive assistance with your career and college goals.
For more information, please contact ASPIRE Coordinator, Ayla Caesar at (503) 399-3261.
ASPIRE Sprague coordinates grade level appropriate college and career awareness activities throughout the school year:
College Visits
College Tours
Military Recruiters
Community College Placement Testing
Financial Aid (Federal) Assistance
Scholarship Research
Dual Credit Opportunities
College Application Week
Mentorship
Guest Speakers
Student Advisory
Volunteering Opportunities
Watch this short video on how ASPIRE serves students!
SPRAGUE MENTORS NEEDED!
Meet with students and encourage their interests
Explore careers, schools, and scholarship opportunities
Proofread applications and essays
Keep students focused on a timeline
Help students navigate college, financial aid and Oregon Promise Applications
To begin Mentoring students at Sprague High School a volunteer must attend an ASPIRE Mentor Training.
United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley helps Sprague's College and Career Center by doing the initial ASPIRE Mentor Training and takes care of School District background checks that need to be complete before mentors meet with students:
Contact: Jodi Blackman at jblackman@unitedwaymwv.org to schedule your training today.
If you have additional questions about being a Sprague Oly Mentor, please e-mail Ayla Caesar at
caesar_ayla@salkeiz.k12.or.us
MEET YOUR MENTORS!
Coming Soon..
MENTOR TOOLS
Understanding the Financial Aid Process
Specific College Timeline - Deadlines for many Oregon College Applications for early action/early decision/regular, specific institutional scholarships, priority deadlines for financial aid, etc) Changes may be made by each institution without notice, this tool is to be used as a guide, knowing it's always important to double check on college websites.
First Meeting
1. Learn how to log-in.
2. Mentor & Student complete the Student Tracker (Found in College/Career.)
3. Talk about Plan for after High School
End of the Academic Year Surveys
ASPIRE EXIT SURVEY - Seniors are required to complete before graduation
ASPIRE MENTOR SURVEY - All mentors need to complete this survey at the end of each academic year (even if you plan to return the following year)