Welcome to the Career Center!
The Career Center and the Career Center Specialist assist students with their college, career and employment searches. Students can find a wide variety of resources on colleges, careers, scholarships, financial aid, part-time and full-time employment opportunities, and SAT, ACT, and TOEFL registration. The goal of the Career Center is to help students make informed career decisions about their post-secondary plans, which may include four-year colleges, two-year colleges, technical schools, apprenticeships, military or full-time employment.
NOTE: Friday, Nov. 20 is the last day to register for the Dec. 12 ACT with a late fee. To register for the ACT, go to: http://www.actstudent.org/
R&R College Help Session for Seniors: Monday, Nov. 23 - Application & Essay Critiques, Career Center
Bring a draft of your college application and/or essay and a counselor will be available to provide you feedback.
No sign up required.
Future R&R Help Sessions:
Dec. 3: Applying to Arts Colleges
Dec. 9: College Interviews
Just come to the Career Center on the above dates for a mini-workshop on these topics.
Local College Information Session:
Johnson & Wales University Admissions Information Session
Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00 pm
Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA
RSVP to: BJ Friedery at 703-864-2420 or bjfriedery@admissions.jwu.edu
Local Volunteer Opportunity:
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (located on Gallows Road in Falls Church) is looking for students to serve as Teen Council Members. Plan fundraising events, volunteer to help Ronald McDonald children and use you skills to help a cause. Applications are being accepted on-line until Friday, Nov. 27 at: http://tinyurl.com/teencouncil
Mentoring Program Opportunity:
Women in Technology (WIT) Mentor-Protégé Program’s mission is to encourage dynamic personal and career growth for women in technology. This FREE program consists of five 2 ½ hour sessions, January-May 2010. Student Protégés must have an interest in technology and must be able to attend all 5 Mentoring sessions at ManTech in Tysons Corner. The application is due Wednesday, December 2. Email Mrs. Kim (MHKim@fcps) if you are interested and she will forward you an electronic application.
Scholarships:
Air Force ROTC Scholarships - Deadline is December 1!
Eligibility: US citizen, complete physical fitness assessment, SAT 1100 (Math and Verbal portions only), GPA 3.0 or higher and have a class ranking in top 40%. You must apply for a major that is currently on the Air Force list of needed majors. For more information, see: http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/
Note: All scholarships are listed on Family Connection, under scholarship list. For any questions on the above information, contact Mrs. Maureen Kim, Career Center Specialist, at 703-219-2204, or MHKim@fcps.edu.
Maureen Kim
Career Center Specialist
Fairfax High School
3501 Rebel Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-219-2204
Fax: 703-219-4054
MHKim@fcps.edu