Career Counseling Weekly Update

Dear CC School Communities,

As we inch closer to the finish line of this academic year, summer break is finally within our sight. This transition brings a wonderful opportunity to look forward to the sunny days ahead and all of the vibrant summer activities we get to enjoy with our friends and family. At the same time, this quiet moment allows us to reflect on all the amazing accomplishments, growth, and milestones we have achieved together over the school year.

Please enjoy this final edition of the CC Weekly Update for the 2025-26 School Year. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and support throughout these past months. I look forward to reaching out and connecting with you all again when I return from summer break in mid-August.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer!

Warm regards,

Chris Ferrell

Career Counselor

The summer edition is ready to share with schools, parents & caregivers. We did our best to take everyone’s feedback and make the newsletter more streamlined and accessible on mobile devices.

Please share the attached image, along with the message & link below.

https://app.smore.com/n/yekxb-career-counseling-corner

Please take a moment to review the May School Counselor Newsletter, which includes helpful updates, resources, and professional learning opportunities.

Stacia Weeks

Career Readiness and Counselor Consultant

The new SUMMER Edition of the Grad's Guide Newsletter is here! ☀️

https://app.smore.com/n/gwhb5

Schools can apply and use the money for financial aid nights, Decision Day activities, career fairs, etc., for next year.

Throughout the month of June, Operating Engineers 324 will be accepting requests from Career Technical Education (CTE) graduates for direct entry to the #OE324 Apprenticeship evaluation process.

This includes the Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Technician, and Stationary Engineer programs. The schedule is below:

June 8 - 12: Heavy Equipment Operator

June 15-19: Heavy Equipment Technician

June 22-26: Stationary Engineer/HVAC

Candidates *MUST* have completed one of the listed CTE courses, have verified high school transcripts, and meet all other listed criteria to be eligible.

Requests will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are limited.

If you have a student who already has their OSHA-10, then they are eligible for this paid Barton Malow Summer Bootcamp opportunity. If you refer a student to the Barton Malow Bootcamp, have them put “Wayne RESA Career Counselor” in the box on the application when it asks for a referral.

Pathfinder, the state’s free career exploration tool, prepares job seekers for bright futures in Michigan

Students and families interested in learning about financial aid basics are encouraged to register for a virtual presentation provided by the Student Aid and Access outreach team.

Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:

• FAFSA application information
• Federal financial aid programs
• State financial aid programs
• Scholarship searching resources

Sessions are free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!