I am thrilled to be back and I hope you are too! We have so many amazing opportunities lined up for our students for the 2024-2025 school year. Below, you can check out some of the upcoming Career Services events. In the meantime, if you ever want to chat about my new role, feel free to reach out any time. I’d love to hear from you.

I'm sending my best wishes for a fantastic year to all of you!

Mrs. Vickey Campman
School Counselor, Career Services
vcampman@loyalsocklancers.org

(570) 326-6508 ext. 1018

New for the 2024-2025 school year, Loyalsock Township School District has added the role of a School Counselor specific to Career Services.

Mrs. Campman has been a high school counselor since 2013. The biggest joy in her career has always been creating community partnerships and helping Loyalsock students achieve their goals. She is looking forward to having the opportunity to continue to do so in a different role.

On a personal note, Mrs. Campman is a proud resident of Loyalsock and loves having the opportunity to make an impact in our own community. She is married to Jarrin and has 3 young daughters, which take up most of her free time 🙂

A few special events and opportunities you can expect from Career Services this year include:

• Career Café: A lunchtime series where middle and high school students will have the chance to hear from different career representatives and gain insights into various professions.

• Career and Post-Secondary Tours and Fairs: Events where students can connect with potential employers and post-secondary programs and learn about different career paths.
• Career Experts in the Classroom: Facilitating and coordinating lessons with professionals who can share their real-world experiences in various classes.
• Classroom Lessons, Events, & Workshops: Developing lessons, events, and workshops that connect academic learning with future opportunities. For the high school, this includes college application and financial aid workshops, reviving an old favorite – “Pearls of Wisdom” with our LTHS graduates, and Senior Commitment Day.
• Resume Writing and Mock Interviews: Upperclassmen at the high school will begin crafting resumes and preparing for interviews in collaboration with the LTHS English department, Mr. Van Fleet, and the counselors.

On Tuesday, September 24, students in the Class of 2026 will be required to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). This will take place in the Auditorium during blocks 1, 2, and into period 5.

The ASVAB is a requirement for someone planning to enter the military. Their test results allow them to enlist and qualify for specialized positions by showing their knowledge and abilities in different areas. However, because the ASVAB can help all students identify which career areas they are best suited for, LTSD requires all juniors to complete this assessment. Research has shown that students who take the ASVAB experience less career indecision and will more thoughtfully consider their career options. Another benefit of taking the ASVAB is that a student's score could meet their required graduation pathway.

Mrs. Campman, Mrs. Rippey, and Mrs. Turi will be in English 11 courses throughout the school year to help students interpret their ASVAB results and discuss potential career matches based off of their interests and skills. We highly encourage students to take this assessment seriously and to do their best! 🙂

We are offering a new event called "Snacks & Apps" this year. Seniors will have the opportunity to sign up for a block (or blocks!) of time to work on their college applications in the HS Library. Students can choose a time on October 1, 2, or 3. In collaboration with the high school counselors, Mrs. Turi & Mrs. Rippey, Mrs. Campman will be available to help seniors complete their college applications. This also gives seniors the opportunity to have a block of uninterrupted time to work on their apps, knowing that there is support of a counselor available.

We will also have several local admissions representatives in to do "Instant Decision Days." For these events, seniors will find out if they are accepted to the representing college or university on the spot, after they complete their application. Seniors must sign up for these events separately by clicking below on the school(s) name/link in order to take part in Instant Decision Day(s). Participating schools are: Commonwealth University (October 1), Pennsylvania College of Technology (October 1), and Lycoming College (October 3).

Snacks will be provided for students to enjoy while they are working on their applications. 🙂

Where: HS Library, Computer Lab

When: October 1, 2, or 3 (Tuesday - Thursday)

Why Attend?

• Focused Time: Enjoy uninterrupted time to work on your college applications.
• Guidance: Get help from the counseling department to polish your apps.
• Snacks: Enjoy complimentary snacks while you work!

Important Note: Choose a time when you’re not missing a core class. If you need to miss any class, you must get permission from your teacher to attend.

Professionals from various careers within our community will come in to discuss their career with our middle and high school students during their lunch periods (and Lancer Period for HS students). Students are required to sign up for these events in advance. They can find the flyer/QR code to sign up outside of the HS & MS office, cafeteria, and guidance area.

Some things our guests might share during Career Cafe:

• Required training and/or education
• What a typical work day looks like
• Things they love about what they do, and some things they might not enjoy about they do
• Important things students can do NOW to set themselves up for success in a similar career
  

WHO: Any student in grades 6-12 can sign up to attend Career Cafe.
WHEN: During student lunches with the likelihood of going into Lancer Period (for HS students only). Typically, at least one professional will visit every 2 weeks.

WHERE: Students will be expected to immediately get their lunch in the cafeteria and report to room H7 for the presentation.

WHY: This is an awesome opportunity for students to learn about different careers and connect with professionals in our community. Students will also have the opportunity to ask any questions they have about a career they are potentially interested in pursuing.

Details: Students MUST sign up in advance to attend Career Café opportunities. Spaces can and likely will fill up! All registered students will receive an e-Hall pass that morning as a reminder to attend. Students are expected to grab their lunch and walk across the hall to eat during the presentation.

We are looking for engaging volunteers! We know our community is filled with many talented people who have interesting careers. If you, or someone you know, would like to share your career with our students, we welcome you to complete the interest survey below. There are many different opportunities and events that you could join us for this school year. We appreciate your interest in inspiring our LTSD students!