College & Career News
ZBTHS / NT@ZB
NOVEMBER 30 - 2020
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES (HBCU)
The HBCU presentation and application workshop during ADVISORY on Tuesday, December 8 OR Wednesday, December 9.
This presentations is open to all 10-12th grades. Application workshop portion is for 12th grade/Seniors only.
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
NOVEMBER 30 - 2020
If you are interested in TECH CAMPUS...
For more information visit www.techcampus.org
CLICK HERE for a Tech Campus Course Guide.
For more information, contact the ZB Career Counselor, Ms. Newton (newtonc@zbths.org)
APPLY to CLC
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. 847-543-2589 / meder1@clcillinois.edu
SAT PREP for CLASS of 2022
ATTENTION: JUNIORS
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.
CLICK HERE for more information about including when are classes, what is included, how to register, and what to spend money on Huntington Test Prep.
Book an appointment with the College Counselor
Make an appointment during your advisory time or after class time with Ms. Zameck. A great way to get help with getting started on college planning and the application process.
CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment.
Help with FAFSA & Financial Aid
CLICK HERE for general information about the FAFSA and how Financial Aid works.
CLICK HERE for information about Financial Aid Workshops.
Remember that the FAFSA is good for 4 year, 2 year/community colleges, and most trade/career schools.
For those students who are unable to complete the FAFSA CLICK HERE for information about The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
Keep a look out for a letter explaining the details of FAFSA (or IL Alternative Application) completion as an Illinois graduation requirement as of 2020.
CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
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).
MILITARY RECRUITERS
For those who are looking to get in touch with the local military recruiter for a specific branch,
CLICK HERE for contact information.
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. Colleen Newton
Ms. Allison Zameck
Email: zamecka@zbths.org
Phone: 847.731.9348