WCCC Blog: Information for Parents & Students

Please see Mr. Porter if you are interested in finding a job for this summer.  Job availability is on a first come first serve basis.

Any student interested in working for Wayne National Forest this summer should speak to Mr. Porter as soon as possible.  There are five job openings available.

Washington State Community College will be holding an ACT Prep Workshop on Sat., March 20, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.  If you have questions please call 740-568-1900.

Washington State Community College will hold it’s Fall 2009 Open House on Sunday, November 8th from 1:00-4:00 P.M.  All students that attend the Open House will also be eligible for WSCC’s new “Priority Enrollment Process” which enables students to gain priority status in all aspects of the enrollment process, including financial aid, advising, and registration.

Any Career Center student who hasn’t passed a portion of the OGT will be testing during the week of Oct. 26-30. The schedule is as follows:

Mon. – Reading

• Tues. – Math
• Wed. – Writing
• Thurs. – Science
• Fri. – Social Studies

Tests will begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 11:11 a.m.

General Test Taking Tips:

• Encourage your student to get plenty of rest the week of OGT testing
• Ensure that your student eats a healthy breakfast on the morning of testing
• Encourage your student to be confident in their ability and to give their best effort

University of Northwestern Ohio, College of Technologies, is having an Open House and Race Night April 24 – 25, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Race night is Friday night. If you go to the open house you will get in to race night free.

If you have any questions about these scholarships, please contact the Guidance Department.

Washington State Community College Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: April 17, 2009
The Tina K. Schaad Memorial Scholarship
Tiffany Raber Memorial Scholarship
Peoples Bank High School Scholarship
Anthony J. Popp Memorial Scholarship
Deb Patrick Nursing Scholarship
Louise Eagleson Holmes Business Scholarship
J. Ryan Graham Memorial Scholarship
The Dave and Arlene Archer Family Scholarship

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Dr. Marian Kurner Aspiring Young Educator Award
For any student pursuing a degree education
Deadline:  April 20, 2009

2009 Parkersburg-Marietta Contractors Association Scholarship
Deadline:  April 20, 2009

Students, if you are interested in working a full time summer job, please contact Mr. Porter as soon as possible. He has 2 to 3 immediate openings at Greenleaf Landscaping, 2 to 3 with Job and Family First doing document imaging, and another in a local professional office. As a student, you may select your worksite and your employer will be compensated for your wages for at least 60 days. Mr. Porter will be visiting classrooms this week to further explore these opportunities.

sporter@thecareercenter.net
Extension: 317

April and May deadlines for college scholarships are fast approaching! Please contact the Guidance Department if you would like more information about the following scholarships:

Frontier Local Economic Development Association
Must be a Frontier High School Student
Deadline:  April 1, 2009

Council of Educational Facility Planners, Inc.  Ohio Chapter Scholarship Award
Deadline:  April 1, 2009

Marietta Rotary Club
Deadline:  April 3, 2009

WCCC Ag & Industrial Equipment Scholarship
Deadline:  April 24, 2009

Washington County Career Center
2008 Teachers Association Scholarship
Deadline:  May 13, 2009

Mr. Porter and Mr. Blatt will be visiting classrooms in the next week. Students who are PRC qualified will be eligible for full time summer employment beginning June 8th. Students will be given the opportunity to apply for these jobs when they visit the classrooms.