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December 7 - 2020

College andCareer NewsDecember 7 - 2020
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Apply to TECH CAMPUS

TECH CAMPUS APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Pre-screening applications are now available for current Sophomores and Juniors who want to attend the Lake County High Schools Tech Campus for the 2021-2022 school year. Any new interested students need to complete the application by Friday, December 18. Please make sure to click on the correct link for the high school you attend. Registered Dist. 126 students will only be able to access the applications and must be signed in to their district google accounts.


Zion-Benton Township High School Tech Campus Application

New Tech @ Zion-Benton East Tech Campus Application


Please note that students currently attending the Lake County Tech Campus just need to complete the returning application Mrs. Rodriguez-Newton emailed and posted on the Tech Campus CANVAS page by Friday, December 18.


Lake County Tech Campus Links/Reminders

    • Lake County High Schools Tech Campus website
    • Tech Campus Online Course Guide
    • Only current juniors can request the Certified Nursing Assisting or Emergency Medical Technician class
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Fafsa / financial aid for Class of 2021

Starting with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.


CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.


CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. LInks to all sorts of financial aid related things.

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ZION-BENTON APPLICATION

CLICK HERE for TECH CAMPUS APPLICATION for Zion-Benton Students.
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NEW TECH APPLICATION

CLICK HERE for TECH CAMPUS APPLICATION for NEW TECH@ZB Students

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SAT PREP for CLASS of 2022

ATTENTION: JUNIORS

Registration is OPEN!


CLICK HERE for information about the class, the parent info night on Wednesday, December 9 / 6:30 PM, and link to the registration form.


ZB/NT will be offering a virtual after-school SAT prep class from Huntington Learning Center for students to prepare for the April 2021 SAT.

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Questions about College?

Make an appointment during your advisory time or after class time with Ms. Zameck. A great way to get help with the college search, application process, or scholarship and financial aid information.


CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment.

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use parchment for transcript requests

ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com


A transcript is a copy of a student's permanent academic record that contains courses taken and grades received. An official transcript is prepared and sent by the Student Services Registrar with an original signature of a school official.


CLICK HERE for a detailed presentation on setting up your Parchment account and how to request transcripts.

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APPLY to CLC

SENIORS!! If you are planning on applying to the College of Lake County, now is the time to complete your application.


CLICK HERE for the application directions and video for ZB students.


CLICK HERE for the application directions and instructions for NEW TECH students.


Don't forget to utilize Melicia Eder, the College and Career Navigator for Zion-Benton students. CLICK HERE for all the information you need to get in contact with Melica.

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HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES (HBCU)

The HBCU presentation and application workshop will take place during ADVISORY on Tuesday, December 8 OR Wednesday, December 9.


CHECK INTO ADVISORY FIRST to get the link to join the ZOOM information session.


This presentations is open to all 10-12th grades. Application workshop portion is for 12th grade/Seniors only.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Sessions for students interested in Engineering/Engineering Technology at NIU.


Wednesday, December 16 / 6-7pm
Virtual Information Night

CEET staff will review the programs offered, student organizations, and career prospects for NIU engineering/engineering technology students.


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

In Advisory, Seniors had two presentations about enrolling in CLC career certification programs, vocational/trade schools and trade labor unions. Career programs range from 6 weeks to up to two years.


For students planning on attending any of these career programs, trade schools or unions, please CLICK HERE for information.


You can also contact the ZB Dist. 126 Career Counselor, Mrs. Rodriguez-Newton (cnewton@zbths.org) or the ZBTHS College of Lake County Navigator, Ms. Eder (meder1@clcillinois.edu).

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MILITARY RECRUITERS

For students who are looking to get in touch with the local military recruiter for a specific branch,


CLICK HERE for contact information.

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IBEW LOCAL 150 is HIRING

SENIORS!! Applications are now available to join the Electrical Union Local 150, Libertyville, IL. Great pay, benefits & retirement package.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers


CLICK HERE for more information. Applications are due Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Ms. Allison Zameck

College Counselor

Email: zamecka@zbths.org
Phone: 847.731.9348

Ms. Colleen Newton

Career Counselor

Tech Campus Liaison

Email: newtonc@zbths.org
Phone: 847.731.9345

Ms. Melicia Eder

Zion-Benton CLC College & Career Navigator

Email: meder1@clcillinois.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/meliciaedercollegeandcareernav/welcome
Phone: 847.543.2589

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