Students are required to take 4 courses (A,B, C, D) and receive 1.5 credits per semester for after-school work experience (3 credits for year). Students are required to attend 2 Career Development Classes on:

• Day 3 during E period @10am - 10:55

• Day 7 during E period @10am - 10:55

Work Study students are expected and required to work. The minimum number of hours is between 15-20 hours a week.

The College & Career Center (K002) will operate as a drop-in space (no

appointment necessary!) for seniors to use during study/priv periods.

Come with friends, questions, and an open mind for exploring your

future.

Students in my classes learn about all options available to them after high school. They explore their own strengths and interests to create goals for their future and develop a plan to pursue that goal. I want the students to love their lives after high school and I am so looking forward to supporting them! Follow me: @fhs_career_development on Instagram for more information!

Ms. Erikson is our Naviance and College Guru and has an abundance of knowledge on careers.

You can drop into the College and Career Center any time to talk to her about: Assistance with the college search + application process (2 / 4 year), Standardized testing application materials & registration guidance, TOEFL registration, Scholarships and financial aid, Dual Enrollment, Military and Gap year. She can be reached at 508-782-7688 or drop down the College and Career Center to talk to her!

College is not for everyone! There are many other pathways to a successful career! Here are a few local options...

• Keefe At Night has various training programs and classes to take to further your skills and credentials after high school. Explore your options here.

• Massachusetts Bay Community College offers certificate programs to gain career credentials and technical skills. These programs do not require that you matriculate into the college, and rather than earning an Associate's Degree, you earn a Certificate in a particular area such as

• Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology: Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) is an affordable, urban, private, nonprofit college serving the Boston region. Students learn career readiness in technology fields.

• Explore Job Corps: Job Corps is a career training program. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

• Petersons: The Peterson School has been teaching the trades since 1946 with locations in Woburn, Westwood, Worcester and Haverhill Massachusetts.

• New England Laborers Apprenticeship : Looking for a career in the construction industry? Don't have any experience in the construction field? Looking for good pay and benefits for you and your family? The Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund is the Apprenticeship Program for YOU

More info on alternative pathways will be in my next newsletter!

Here are two resources to help you understand the Common App...

1. Watch a video here
2. Class Step by Step Powerpoint

You can start applying to FASA in December!

What is FASA?

FASA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

What is Student financial aid?

Funding that is available exclusively to students attending a post-secondary educational institution in the United States. This funding is used to assist in covering the many costs incurred in the pursuit of post-secondary education.

1. The admissions counselor visiting Framingham High School from a college or university is the best person to speak to about any questions you may have about the schools you are considering.
   
   
2. In the College and Career Center at FHS, you are in a familiar setting. So, you may feel more comfortable asking questions than you would be on a college tour. Ask away! The admissions counselor is there for that exact reason.
   
   
3. The admissions counselor visiting Framingham High School will likely be the first person to READ YOUR APPLICATION to the college! So, it’s a great idea to introduce yourself and allow them to get to know you. When the time comes for the admissions counselor to read your application, they will have a face to put with your name.
   
   
4. Colleges and universities like to see prospective students demonstrate interest in their school. So, if you attend their high school visit, take a tour on campus, attend an open house, etc., it shows the school that you have a high level of interest. This can sometimes increase your chances of being admitted.
   
   
5. The representative visiting Framingham High School will bring the most current college information with them. They will also have you fill out an inquiry card to put you on their mailing list. The mailing list will allow you to receive invitations to important events on campus. This will help you get to know the college, its campus, and community better.

Email: joleary@framingham.k12.ma.us
Location: 115 A Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-620-4963
Twitter: @fhs_career_development