Counselor Updates

Many college representatives will be visiting Millard West during the next semester. Junior and senior students are welcome to attend these visits.

Here are the steps for students to sign-up to attend:

• Log-in to Naviance
• Click on Colleges at the top of the page
• Then select College Visits
• Then select which College Visit you would like to attend!

Grand Canyon University - Thursday, January 30th

Nebraska Wesleyan - Thursday, February 6th

Wayne State College - Wednesday, February 12th

Doane University - Thursday, February 13th

US Army Minute Man Scholarship - Wednesday, February 19th

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Wednesday, February 26th

Northwest Missouri State - Thursday, February 27th

University of Nebraska at Lincoln (JUNIORS) - Thursday, March 6th

University of Nebraska at Lincoln (SENIORS) - Wednesday, March 12th

The list changes frequently this time of year - so be sure to check it often.

All visits will be held on Wednesday or Thursday during FlexTime (11:04-11:34), location will vary.

Brown Pre-College is the oldest and largest Ivy League pre-college program. Our alumni hail from every corner of the globe and have studied across all disciplines.

The educational experiences that students have at Brown Pre-College can define the trajectory of their educational journey.

The friendships and memories built with other students from around the globe often last a lifetime. We love following the journeys of our alumni and sharing their successes.

Learn more about Brown College and apply for Pre-college HERE

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska is pleased to announce the 84th session
of American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State will be held June 1-7, 2025. This is a student government and leadership opportunity that would be a great resume builder. If you are interested in a career in Government, Policy or Law in the future, this would be an experience to consider.

Come see Mr. Juricek in the guidance office for more information!

Visit the website HERE.

After registering, students are able to take various classes to get hands-on experience in a variety of fields. Available sessions listed below, financial assistance is available. Click HERE for more information.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Peter Kiewit Institute - UNO Scott Campus

Apply the laws of physics to understand the structural focus in architectural engineering

Discover mechanical and acoustical considerations for architectural engineering

Explore the fundamentals of construction engineering and management

Take part in a lighting/electrical laboratory demonstration

COST
$25 per person

Needs based scholarships are available. Please contact Margaret Nongo-Okojokwu at mnongo-okojokwu2@unl.edu for more information.

AGE

14-20 years old

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Steamfitters and Plumbers local 464

Career overview presentation

Tour of training facility

Virtual Reality Welding exercise

Electrical/circuit lab exercise

(1 day program)

WHEN

January 14, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

WHERE

3375 Oak View Dr.

Omaha, NE 68144

COST

$25

AGE

14-21 years old

Link can be accessed by clicking HERE

BluesEd is a non-profit youth talent development program sponsored by Blues Society of Omaha with the mission of "Keeping the Blues Alive." The BluesEd program began in 2001 and was created to provide opportunities for Middle School and High School age musicians to play with other students in a performance band format. Through a series of workshops, BluesEd students learn a repertoire of blues music, along with learning the art of improvisation and solos, the methodology of rehearsals, techniques of jamming, stage presence and performance, and the historical origins of the blues genre. Students have multiple performance opportunities at some of the finest festivals and venues in and around Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2018, our program won the prestigious “Keeping the Blues Alive” award at the International Blues Competition in Memphis.

For more information about the program and register to audition, click HERE.

What NMA does:

To offer vocational training to those most in need, including but not limited to non-college-bound high school students, veterans, and any individual who desires a meaningful career change.

To provide educational training, resources, and certification for the Nebraska maintenance prospective and current workforce.

To immediately place those now trained individuals into careers. This is what differentiates NMA from other vocational training; namely, NMA is confident that a very high percentage of our trainees will get well-paying jobs with good benefits.

Train 45 people per year.

Each student is put through a 12-week intensive training.

12-week classroom hands-on training covering the following topics to achieve certification level:

•Drywall & Carpentry •Appliance Repair •Tile & Flooring •Pool Maintenance

•Electric •HVAC •Plumbing •OSHA

4-week onsite paid training will cover the following:

•Turns/Make Ready •Customer Service •Work Orders

•Workshop Safety •Grounds work •Employer Expectations

Click HERE to complete the student application

Click HERE for the website and more information

The program is your opportunity to observe, shadow and work alongside world-renowned health care professionals and researchers at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and public health advocates.

The year-long experience offers innovative courses for juniors and seniors that are not available in the traditional high school setting, such as infectious diseases, biomedical research and medical decision-making.

To learn more about the program, click HERE.

Oklahoma School for the Deaf is offering free online ASL classes for FREE!

ASL 1 and ASL 2 pre recorded self guided classes are a great resource for parents and teachers wanting to learn sign language!

Click HERE for available courses.

High school students who may be interested in a career in athletic training can come to Nebraska Wesleyan University and shadow their Certified Athletic Trainers and their Athletic Training Students. This is a great opportunity for high school students to gain great insight into what athletic trainers do on a daily basis and to examine if this career would be one that interests them to pursue in the future.

If you are interested, please contact:

Jason Ensrud, ATC

Director of Sports Medicine

Nebraska Wesleyan University

5000 St. Paul Ave.

Lincoln, NE 68504

402-465-7508

jensrud@nebrwesleyan.edu

If you are interested in taking a few Metro classes while you are still in high school, the tuition is FREE at this time through the CollegeNOW Program. Check out the website HERE for all the information you need to apply. You will need to fill out an application to Metro and make an appointment with a Success Navigator.

This is the time of year when many college representatives visit Millard West. The list changes frequently - so check it often! All visits are scheduled for 11:04-11:34 (during Flex Time) on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, locations will vary.

TO ATTEND A COLLEGE REP VISIT, STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW!

To attend, students should sign in to their Naviance account -complete the following steps:

1) Log into Naviance 2) Click on Colleges on the top of the page, 3) click College Visits, 4) click on whichever college you would like to visit!

Now you can view all of the colleges visiting Millard West and select ones to sign up for.

Click HERE for Scholarship Opportunities

Naviance (under the Colleges Section, Scholarships and Money)

ScholarshipQuest from EducationQuest

Millard West seniors are offered millions of dollars in scholarship money each year because of their outstanding achievements. We love to acknowledge students for these accomplishments, but....… if you don’t notify us we don’t know!

New this year - multiple ways to inform us about your achievements:

1 - bring in the original award letter to Mrs. Marshall in the Counseling Office (she will make a copy for you)

2 - bring in a copy of the original award letter to Mrs. Marshall in the Counseling Office

3 - email a LEGIBLE pdf of the award lettr to Mrs. Marshall dkmarshall@mpsomaha.org

4 - email a photo (LEGIBLE) of the award letter to Mrs. Marshall dkmarshall@mpsomaha.org

Please let us know of any and all offers so your student can be recognized – even if the offers may not be accepted by your student.

Please stop in to the counseling office so we can have your name and military branch for the graduation program. See Mrs. Marshall or your counselor.

Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community (ELLC), and the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising (CIEF).

CIEF offers an Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community for freshmen and sophomores at UNO and is entering its sixth cohort. The ELLC experiences entrepreneurship and business by meeting founders and owners, touring businesses, running businesses, receiving year-round mentorship from a business owner, participating in ELLC-exclusive workshops designed to create startups, and traveling the country to visit entrepreneurial hotspots. This is a great opportunity for incoming students to be a part of an innovation and entrepreneurship community. Students can learn more about ELLC on our Homepage and apply using this link.

This scholarship program is for incoming freshman students with financial needs who want to pursue careers in engineering, computing, or construction at UNO or UNL, and are committed to the advancement of women in engineering in the state of Nebraska.

The program includes a renewable full-ride scholarship (tuition and fees), room and board, equipment, plus more! This is an amazing opportunity for students who want to enter these career fields!

The student application opens November 1st .

To find out more about the program, visit the Academy website at pkfacademy.unl.edu

NMC partners with colleges across the Midwest in support of students who choose to begin a career in Diesel Technology. For 20 years, NMC has provided hundreds of students with financial assistance and career opportunities in diesel technology. Regardless of where you are at in your pursuit of a diesel degree, NMC has a program designed to help you succeed.

FULL COLLEGE SPONSORSHIP

Looking for a profitable career opportunity but don’t know where to start? NMC in partnership with Diesel Technology Programs across the Midwest, offers a two-year sponsorship that includes:

• Paid tuition, books, fees, and NMC branded uniforms (up to a $10,000 value)
• Two paid summer internships
• Toolbox and tool set (up to a $12,000 value)
• Personalized mentoring and guidance over the course of the program
• Opportunity to earn an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology
• Employment and career progression opportunities with NMC

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Click here to apply or contact NMC recruiting team for additional information.

Email us at recruiting@nmc-corp.com or call at 877-852-0024.

Tools for college planning: Education Quest

types of colleges and their degrees

MyNextMove.org

NebraskaCareerConnections.org

College Profiles

BigFuture college application checklist

Learn about high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill jobs in Nebraska by visiting H3.ne.gov

Reality Check - tool to determine potential career choices that fit you

Scholarship Application 101 Blog - read for some great tips!! Click HERE!

What is Activities Resume?

This free tool will help you track your extracurricular activities, honors and awards throughout high school. Activities Resume will also help you to:

• easily create and customize your resume
• choose from five resume templates
• save or send your resume as a Word document or PDF

Click HERE for information!

Writing style guide

Study-skills

CNA training after high school

Certified Nursing assistant and health care education paths

FAFSA Checklist – Lists the documents and information you need to gather before completing the FAFSA.

• Use this if attending college in 2023-2024

Financial Aid FAQs – Click here to get answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid.

Paying for College Videos – Watch this four-part video series for an overview of the types of colleges, financial aid, the FAFSA process, and how colleges award financial aid.

FAFSA Demo – Watch short videos that walk you through each section of the FAFSA.

Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID) Handout – tells you how to set up your account.

College Funding Estimator – Estimates your FAFSA results, including your eligibility for a Pell Grant.

• Use this if attending college in 2023-2024

FAFSA Tutorial – Provides user-friendly clarification for each FAFSA question.

• Use this if attending college in 2023-2024

Other resources to help you pay for college:

• Tuition Assistance Handout
• Scholarship Tip Sheet

We need your help AND you get to put this on your resume!

Volunteering as a Student Ambassador looks great on college resumes, but most importantly it demonstrates the Wildcat style and pride we have here at Millard West! See Mrs. Van Ravenhorst in the counseling office if you are interested.

ACT Prep and ACT Fundamentals, ACT and SAT Courses, SAT Prep, and College Counseling System Click HERE for more information! Click ACT.ORG for more information about registration and testing dates!

These ideas are designed for students who have completed, or partially completed the OntoCollege ACT Prep course and are looking for additional ways to practice and prepare for an upcoming ACT. (Open the Table of Contents on the left for a full list of items available.) Be sure to watch the video of John Baylor explaining how to use these resources.

ACT 1572C Test to Print Solution Videos of each question ACT 1633A Online Access

ACT 0661C Test to Print Solution Videos of each question ACT 0359F Test to Print Solution Videos of each question Video Never Score Below a 20 Again! (7:36)

If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate assistance, the following resources are available 24/7:

Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660

National Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741

(text charges from your phone carrier may apply)

Navy: 1st Monday of the month

Army National Guard: 1st Thursday of the month

Army: 2nd Thursday of the month

Marines: 3rd Wednesday of the month

Air Force: 3rd Thursday of the month

Nebraska Air National Guard: 4th Thursday of the month

Did you know that it is required by law for men to register within 30 days of their 18th birthday? Registration is not only a legal requirement, but a civic duty and key component of our national defense readiness. It takes just 45 seconds to register.

Most scholarships are based on academics, but others are based on community service, school involvement, or a talent. Some are based on financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA.

Here’s where you can find scholarships:

• ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org houses over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. After you create a profile, you’ll be matched with scholarships that fit your criteria.
• Your school counselor’s office. Visit regularly to check on local and national awards.
• The college you plan to attend. Contact the school for a list of scholarships they provide and application procedures.
• National search sites such as College Board, Peterson’s and Chegg.
• Other resources could include your coach, clubs and organizations, and your parents’ employers and civic organizations.

Find scholarship application tips

Today's school counselors are vital members of the educational team. They can assist students with self-awareness and making important decisions regarding educational, vocational, and personal growth. The Millard West counseling office serves students in an alpha-based counseling system. Listed below are the names of counseling staff with alpha information (student last name)

Amy Reoh (A - Bur)

Dellyn Feighner (Bus - Fra)

Maureen Zohlen ( Fre - I )

Shawn Juricek (J - Marr)

Monica Griffin (Mars - Pe)

Kelsey Nodgaard (Pf - St)

Katie Van Ravenhorst (Su - Z)

Website: https://mwhs.mpsomaha.org/counseling
Location: 5710 S. 176th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68135
Phone: 402-715-6015
Twitter: @MWHS_Counseling