DATE OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION 2019-20 2019-20 CNA Classes at NCK Tech Class size is limited, first paid with all requirements met = seat in class 2019-20 2019-20 CMA Classes at NCK Tech Class size is limited, first paid with all requirements met = seat in class Via Christi Village is inviting all caring and dynamic caregivers to join their team. Open positions: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nurse Aid, Certified Medication Aide, Housekeeping, Nutrition Aide and Cook$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for 2019-20 Help Wanted--Via Christi Village LPN and RN for Day Shift$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for LPN and RN Night Shift$500 Sign- on Bonus for CMA and CNA Full-Time and Part-Time Positions AvailableApply online or in person at 2225 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS or call 316-946-5215 or [email protected] for assistance. Harvest America is a bilingual, multicultural nonprofit organization in service to our communities since 1981. Harvest America focuses on programs that provide services to limited resource families and populations with restricted access to available services. Through the development of partnerships with community agencies, local private sector companies and government representatives, Harvest America operates 2019-20 Harvest America--RESOURCE programs that are designed to address the needs identified by the communities it serves. To that end, Harvest America Corporation’s board has adopted program and service goals which focus on the areas of Housing, Financial Education, and Employment . Volunteering at HaysMed is a great opportunity for students if they are interested in healthcare as a career. Students must be 14 years of age and not be afraid to interact with family members and patients. Volunteers will visit with family members, escort HaysMed Surgical Waiting Room Volunteer 2019-20 visitors where they need to go, answer the phone in the surgical waiting room, etc. Program There is an application process and orientation. All volunteers need a TB skin test and flu shot to volunteer at the hospital; both are offered free of charge at HaysMed. The program is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. See your counselor for details. Fort Hays State University offers a nursing guaranteed admission opportunity to qualified first-time, full-time freshman students majoring in nursing (transfer students are not eligible). If selected, the student is granted admission preference and will not have to participate in the competitive application process in the sophomore year. Students must remain in good standing and meet all NGAP and nursing department requirements to be granted full admission. Applications are processed in the order they are received. Final deadline is February 1. FHSU Nursing Guaranteed Admission Program 2019-20 (NGAP) Who can apply for the NGAP? High school seniors are eligible to apply. In order to be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria: Admission to Fort Hays State University Declare nursing as intended major High School GPA-3.5 or higher* Minimum ACT 24 or SAT 1110* scholarship Application Requirements: • US Citizen • Between 17-35 Years Old Minuteman SCHOLARSHIP (Kansas Army 2019-20 • Enlisted or Eligible to Enlist into the KS Army National Guard National Guard) • Pass MEPS Physical • Pass Interview Process • Ability to Obtain Security Clearance • Proof of Acceptance into Participating University and Academic Major • Proof of GPA 2.5 or Higher, ACT 24 or Higher, or SAT 1200 or Higher *Ask your recruiter for details *Kansas National Guards are eligible for the Montegomery GI Bill (MGIB), State Loan Repayment (SLRP), State Tuition Assistance (STA), and Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) High school students not yet admitted to K-State, this event is for you and your guests! Learn what K-State has to offer. You will meet academic advisors, tour the campus and get firsthand experience on life as a wildcat. Lunch included. $20 per student/$10 per guest Fall Dates Discover K-State Day • Friday September 20 • Monday, October 7 • Monday, October 28 • Friday, November 1 High school seniors who are already admitted are invited to learn more about the K- State experience. All your questions will be answered during the breakout sessions. You will be given information about financing your education, housing and dining, careers and internships, student involvement organizations, study abroad opportunities and more. Fall Dates K-State Admitted Student Days $20 per student/$10 per guest • Friday, October 11 • Monday, November 4 • Friday, November 15 • Friday, December 6 Fall Dates WSU Admission Events Ichabod Senior Days give high school seniors a detailed look at academics and student life at Washburn. You’ll learn what courses you might take for your major and careers for which it can prepare you, and you’ll explore the extracurricular opportunities that can enrich your academic experience. Meet professors and current Ichabods, take a tour of campus and meet your future classmates in a fun setting. You’ll even get to sample Washburn’s food because we’ll treat you to lunch! Ichabod Senior Days for 2019-2020 are: • Friday, September 27, 2019 2019-20 Washburn Icabod Days • Friday, October 18, 2019 • Senior / Junior Day Combined - Friday, January 24, 2020 Dates for Ichabod Junior Days 2019-2020 are: • Senior / Junior Day Combined - Friday, January 24, 2020 • Monday, February 17, 2020 • Friday, March 6, 2020 Dates for the Ichabod Sophomore Day in 2019-2020 are: • Friday, April 17, 2020 Senior Preview Day • Friday, October 25 • Monday, January 20 Junior Preview Day • Friday, November 15 2019-20 Bethany College Visit Days • Monday, March 30 Presidential Scholarship Celebration • Saturday, December 7 • Saturday, February 8 • Saturday, February 22 Find out more about Butler, tour campus, attend the majors & activities fair, and join us for lunch. Seniors will receive a t-shirt and be entered in a drawing for one semester of FREE tuition! 2019-20 Butler Grizzly Senior Days Friday, November 22 - Andover Saturday, November 23 - El Dorado KU's college preparation events, known as Leadership Symposiums, are held in the fall. These are all-day events at the Kansas Union and include: • Breakout sessions and workshops led by current KU students • Introduction to Leadership” session by the Institute of Leadership Studies • an introduction to KU presentation and preparation advice by an admissions representative 2019-20 KU Leadership Symposium • free lunch on campus with KU faculty and staff • Academic and Student Services informational fair o Asian American Leadership Symposium--October 1 o Latinx Leadership Symposium--October 7 o Native American Leadership Symposium--October 10 o Black Leadership Symposium--November 5 Carrico Implement Company, Inc. provides sponsorship of students to the two-year John Deere Ag Tech Associate Degree Program in Milford, NE and Garden City, KS. Sponsorship includes a paid internship during the co-op portion of the program and upon successful completion of the program, Carrico provides the following to the graduating student: • High income career directly after graduation • 100% tuition reimbursement over a four-year employment period • The required tool set is not provided by Carrico Implement for the student to attend the program! This is a new feature of the sponsorship--a $7,000 to $9,000 value and 2019-20 Carrico Implement Sponsorship is intended to ease the immediate financial burden students feel when applying to the program. • Full ownership of the entire tool set purchased by Carrico Implement for the purpose of the program transfers to the sponsored student on their four-year anniversary of employment. It is beneficial to meet directly with students to share the information along with details of the partnership and parents are welcome to attend the visits. Contact Brandy Goddard at 785-831-4537 or [email protected]. U.S. Service Academy Appointments are awarded on a competitive basis to qualifying students who are interested in any of the four Armed Forces Academies. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. Any senior thinking about seeking an appointment to a military academy should act immediately if you have not already done so. To apply to a Deadline as Early as military academy, simply Google it. While the application window for the academies U.S. Service Academy September 7 doesn’t close until later this fall, you should apply ASAP so your qualificat ions can be evaluated, information sent to your Congressmen, and your physical scheduled. Also, U.S. Representative Roger Marshall and U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran require that students seeking their nominations for an academy appointment must get materials to them very soon. Representative Roger Marshall wants application submitted by mid-October and Senator Pat Roberts Tiger Takeoff is a visit day at FHSU that allows students to get a personalized experience in a group setting. This event will be limited to approx. 30 high school seniors and is specifically for students from central and north central Kansas. Tiger October 8, 2019 Tiger Takeoff Takeoff will provide students the opportunity to learn about FHSU, meet with an academic department, tour campus, as well as get vital information regarding financial aid, housing, and admissions. Contact FHSU Admissions office at 785-628- 4000 to sign up for the event or register online. Night @ The Lab is an exciting new program from the KU Medical Center Area Health Education Center that was created to provide an opportunity for high school students to (a) explore the connections between health and science and (b) showcase their knowledge to the community. This program gives students the opportunity to research medical topics and create a visual display as well as an oral presentation. Together, the students will gain valuable experience in both research skills and professional presentation skills. October 9 KU Night at the Lab--OPPORTUNITY Each school participating will have one team of three students to represent their school at one of the six regional competitions across the state.