The UHS PTSA and the UHS College and Career Center co-host Career Days for the students of UHS. Surveys are sent out to students to determine their career interests. Staff then organizes local professionals to set up tables in the cafeteria, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and learn about different careers. If you are interested in attending a career fair to share your field with students, please let us know by sending us an email.
Past careers represented:
US Army, Marines, Navy, National Guard, American Legion
Healthcare, CNA, Nursing, Pre-med, Physical Therapy, Radiology
Librarian
Urbana Fire & Police Departments
Community Colleges & various UIUC departments
Cosmetology, Barbering
Aviation & Piloting
Education, Early Childhood Development
Accounting
Agricultural Careers
Culinary Careers
Plumbing & Heating
Veterinarian
Real Estate
Social Media Marketing
Meteorology
Dance & Theatre
Law Careers, Court Reporting
Is your student starting College Applications?
"How to Get into College" is a Zoom Presentation hosted by UHS PTSA Student Ambassador, Eve Foley, and the UHS College and Career Readiness Coordinator, Ms. Stuckemeyer. It covers how to choose your school and how to apply, as well as some dos and don'ts to help with your essays.
Introduction + YouTube How to Get Into College
Speaker: Erin Schoonover, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Q/A Guests:
Susan Roughton: Former UHS PTSA President and Graduate Admissions Coordinator (M.Eng.ME)
UHS Alums #USD116 alums, including Santiago Mckinn, Cornell Freshman and Madeline Sroughton, UIUC Freshman
More Resources:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying to College
Applying for College: A Step-by-Step Guide
Basic Elements of a Complete College Application
The College Essay: Tips to Build the Best "Story of You"
How to Apply to College for Free
Paying for College in Four Steps
Helpful Webinars and Live Events