Staff Writer
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| CFNC will be offering free applications during the week. |
Beginning
Monday November 18 and stretching through Friday November 22, Apex High School
will engage in College and Career Awareness Week, where students can explore
their post secondary education options and attempt to discover their future
careers. The week coincides with CFNC’s College Application Week, when seniors
will have an opportunity to apply to certain private colleges for free,
including Wake Forest and Davidson. (Refer to the Apex High School website for
the full list of colleges that will be offering free applications). School
counselor Melissa Schwartz says that teachers will also be participating. “All
week long, all of our teachers will be wearing their college stuff. [College
and Career Awareness Week] allows teachers to bring a real world application to
what they are teaching.” Seniors seeking more information may visit their counselors
during lunch.
On
Monday, there will be a North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program
presentation for juniors at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Any junior who wishes
to participate should sign up in student services.
During
fourth period on Tuesday, there will be a Career College Promise via Wake Tech
info session for juniors and seniors in the cafeteria. This program allows
students to get an early jump on college by enrolling them in courses at Wake
Tech.
On
Wednesday, a video will be shown during homeroom called “How to Ruin Your Life
Online via Social Media.” Homeroom teachers will also be encouraged to discuss
educational and career paths with students. During lunches, the State Employees
Credit Union will be available in the commons area to answer any questions
about financial aid or savings in general.
All
students who signed up to take the ASVAB will take the test on Thursday during
first and second period. Also, Ashlie Thompson, principal of Wake County CTE
High School will be giving a presentation for freshmen and sophomores at 1 p.m.
in the cafeteria. Interested students can sign up in student services.
Finally,
on Friday Wake Tech advisor Wes Clifton will be giving a presentation for
seniors who have indicated an interest in attending Wake Tech at 8 a.m. in room
109. Mid-year grads attending Wake Tech will be included also.
“It’s
a fun, laid back week. It’s an opportunity to learn about the future,” said
Schwartz. She hopes that College and Career Awareness Week will help to
alleviate some of the many concerns seniors may have regarding their post
secondary options, and overall remove a lot of stress from the whole process.
