College & Career ExpoÌý
It isÌýthat time of year again toÌýregisterÌýforÌý91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s annual College & Career Expo.ÌýOur community is invited to attend theÌýExpoÌýon March 8, 2022, from 5:30-8Ìýp.m.Ìýat the Dan Dipert Career and TechnicalÌýCenter.Ìý91ÖÆƬ³§ students in grades 9-12 willÌýalsoÌýhave the opportunity toÌýattend aÌýportion of the College and Career Expo inÌýtheirÌýclassesÌýduring theÌýschoolÌýday.Ìý
In addition to the classroom sessions, the in-person portion of the Expo will be taking place at the CTC. More than 70 colleges and local businesses ready to equip students in grades 7-12 with proper guidance and resources for college, internships, and part-time and full-time employment opportunities. Ìý
The Expo will include sessions focusing on college prep, paying for college and college athletic recruiting andÌýscholarships. During each session, attendees are welcome to sit in and take notes or they can continue to explore the Expo and speak with representatives from various colleges and local businesses.Ìý
Who will be there?Ìý
CollegesÌýscheduledÌýto be in attendanceÌýincludeÌýtheÌýUniversity of Texas at Arlington, Dallas Baptist University and others. Admissions mentors will be available to helpÌýstudents with college preparation questions.ÌýÌýÌý
MentorsÌýfrom Lockheed MartinÌýandÌýinspirEDÌýwillÌýalsoÌýbe available to speak withÌýhigh school studentsÌýabout employment opportunities upon graduation.ÌýTranslation services for Spanish-speaking parents and students will be available throughout the Expo.Ìý
Should IÌýbringÌýanything?Ìý
Students are encouragedÌýtoÌýdress in business professional attire and bring several copies ofÌýtheir resumes.Ìý
The purpose of the Expo?Ìý
Our district’s vision and goal is a 100% graduation rate from our high schools. The Expo is intended to give students a jump-start on their future college and career goals. The event will provide resources that will aid future graduates with a game plan upon graduation. To register for the Expo, click . Doors will open at 5 p.m.ÌýÌý
We look forward to seeing youÌýand helping you map out yourÌýchild’sÌýfuture!ÌýÌý