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Welcome to the 2021 Central Illinois Introduction to the Building Trades Apprenticeships and Careers Day registration.  The intent of this event is to provide as much information to High School students, parents, administrators, teachers, and counselors about construction apprenticeships and how to go about getting started if interested.

Please select either the morning session 8:30am-12:00pm or the afternoon session 12:00pm-3:00pm. This will be an open type event, each school may arrive and depart anytime during the session or overlap the sessions if need be.  Plan for at least 2 hours for students to participate in the activities. This will be a “hands-on” event with many activities related to the trades. Each trade will have activities designed to give the students an idea of what each trade specializes in, along with information about each apprenticeship program. Please encourage the students to wear appropriate attire, including appropriate footwear. Parents, school administrators, and school board members are encouraged to attend as well.  Arrival and parking instructions will be sent by email the week before the event.  There will be door prizes and incentives to encourage student participation in the activities.

About this event

You’ve made it! Congratulations, you are in your final year of high school. This can be an exciting but overwhelming time, so let us help you get organized. Founder of the nonprofit Raising the Next Generation, Traci Bakenhaster, will outline what seniors and their families need to be doing in this final year of high school.

The publication of Frank Bruni’s Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be in 2015 brought common sense to the often-overwrought discussion of the college search and selection process.

At this Parent Education Series special event, Bruni takes the conversation to the next level to bring further common sense (and even inspiration) to a discussion of ways to realize the promise and potential of the college years.

Class of 2023, join HelloCollege for “Juniors: Start Your College Planning Right Here, Right Now” Your family will learn about best practices, key deadlines and how to help your child succeed.

As a high school junior, you might be thinking that college is still far away and time is on your side before you apply. The reality is there are plenty of things to contemplate and accomplish at the beginning and throughout junior year. By having a plan and taking these steps, you’ll reduce your stress level, while making sure you’re on the right track. This webinar will help guide you through the necessary steps to successfully plan for college during junior year of high school.

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• What Engineering colleges are on the list
• What is the average GPA needed
• What extra curricular activities are needed
• What courses should you take in HS and College to prep for an Engineering Degree
• What states are best for individuals trying to break into engineering.
• What types of engineer disciplines out there and which ones are the most in demand.

A step-by-step walkthrough of everything you need to be doing to get your student ready for college, from the beginning of junior year to the end of senior year. Stay on track and make sure your student’s high school career sets them up for college admission. These tips and more will keep your family on the same page and set your student up for success, ensuring you don’t miss any key activities and deadlines.

Ivy League colleges are known for their academic excellence, selectivity in admissions, social/employment network, and alumni associations. Getting into any of the elite eight colleges (Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University) can be a challenge. Learn from our college expert.

• Must be at least 20 years • Citizen of the U.S. (or have applied for citizenship) • High school diploma (G.E.D. or equivalent) • A background suitable to become a law enforcement officer.