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Webinar: Choosing a Career & College
Not sure what type of career to pursue after high school? One that aligns with your values and personality? Your interests and strengths?...
Allison Styffe
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Junior Info Session
Last week, I chatted with juniors about the top five items to add to their to do lists this spring. For those of you who joined in, those...
Allison Styffe
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Webinar: Financial Aid, ICYMI
We covered financial aid last term, during our “Ready, Set, College!” webinar series. But ICYMI, or if you're a senior who wants a...
Allison Styffe
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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'Tis the season for college tours
Whether you’re a senior trying to make your final decision, a junior putting together your college list, or a sophomore just starting to...
Allison Styffe
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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Ready, Set, College! webinar recaps
Every fall we host a webinar series called Ready, Set, College! to guide students through the important (and sometimes confusing) steps...
Allison Styffe
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship Webinar
You've heard of underwater basket weavers, but what about underwater welders? It's just one example of a skilled trade, alongside...
Allison Styffe
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Have you listened to these podcasts?
I happen to be a reader myself — and a writer, hence why I run a blog — but for all you listeners out there, we have a short list here of...
Allison Styffe
May 27, 20222 min read
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Making the most of summer!
by Whitney Scott, BEC Counselor/Advisor Summer Enrichment Opportunities & Work Experience Summer provides the perfect opportunity for...
Jennifer Tracewell
May 9, 20222 min read
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DACA and The Dream Act in Simple Terms
by Jaymie Leach, BEC Counselor What is DACA? DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. According to the U.S. Citizenship...
Jennifer Tracewell
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Junior Info Night Recap
We really enjoyed all the 11th graders, parents, and staff who joined us for this week's Junior Info Night webinar! We talked about the...
Jennifer Tracewell
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Preparing for Decision Day
You’ve worked hard… you’ve applied for scholarships, sent transcripts, written personal statements and essays, gotten letters of...
Rob Williams
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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Baker Early College Info Night Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our BEC Info Night this week! In case you missed this fantastic webinar, we have all the details...
Jennifer Tracewell
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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Career Clusters: for creators, communicators, and computer-lovers
In our Which Cluster is the One For You? post, we shared that the Career Clusters framework is one of many ways to learn more about the...
Allison Styffe
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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Apprenticeships and Trades — how do I join this movement?
If you've been watching the news, you may have seen headlines about the shortage of skilled labor across all trades. In fact, it's being...
Jennifer Tracewell
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Career Clusters: let's get down to business
In our Which Cluster is the One For You? post, we shared that the Career Clusters framework is one of many ways to learn more about the...
Allison Styffe
Mar 4, 20224 min read
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Spring Break: 10 Ways to Get Ahead
Spring break is just around the corner! Yes, you can relax, hang out with friends, and watch your favorite shows — but don’t spend all...
Jennifer Tracewell
Feb 26, 20224 min read
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What Colleges Are Still Accepting Applications?
Hey, Senior! You missed some deadlines or maybe you didn't think you wanted to go to college? Perhaps you changed your mind and want new...
Jennifer Tracewell
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Make organization your Valentine this year
As Valentine’s Day approaches and I ponder the things I LOVE, I must say that ORGANIZING is near the top of my list. Don’t worry — my...
Allison Styffe
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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FAFSA/Financial Aid Webinar Recap
Watch the recording here View the presentation slides here How can I pay for college? This is the most burning question we receive from...
Jennifer Tracewell
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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Career Clusters: for the love of nature
In our Which Cluster is the One For You? post, we shared that the Career Clusters framework is one of many ways to learn more about the...
Allison Styffe
Feb 4, 20225 min read
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