College and Career Readiness Newsletter
November 2020 Issue
FIND YOUR FUTURE FRIDAY ZOOM
Epic High School students are invited to a weekly zoom focused on all things College and Career. Each week the topic will vary with a focus on college, scholarship, in-demand industry jobs, career tech, internships, ACT prep, and so much more! Click here to view the upcoming schedule and past session recordings.

When: Weekly on Friday from 11am-12pm 

Where: Click Here to Join Password Required: Epic
ICAP

Epic Teachers and Students are invited to a weekly ICAP office hour hosted by Austin Terry, ICAP Coordinator. This is a time set aside weekly when teachers and students can ask questions, get on demand support, and learn more about ICAP. Feel free to join!

When: Every Thursday from 11am-12pm
Where: Click Here to Join Password Required: Epic
Students who are interested in participating in an internship or work-based learning experience and earning credit can learn more about the requirements here. 
Students looking for an internship opportunity can check out organizations seeking interns here!
If you are interested in becoming state-certified to work in a top industry in the state of Oklahoma - industries such as welding, construction, network and computers, automotive service, cosmetology, health careers, and many more - all while earning high school credit - then CareerTech is right for you. Click here to see this month’s update with info on how you can apply for career tech! 
 
Click HERE to view the Concurrent Enrollment section of the Next Step website that walks you through all the steps to enroll in concurrent classes. Classes fill up quickly, so apply now! 
Starting on November 2nd- December 14th, you can schedule a zoom call with our Concurrent Enrollment Specialist, Shannon Starr, to walk through the steps to enroll in concurrent classes. Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.
 If you are a Junior or Senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA NOW IS THE TIME to take advantage of concurrent classes without having to apply to a local college! Class enrollment for the second semester is open now!  Click here to see the course catalog and enrollment information!
Please make an appointment to speak with your teacher about getting enrolled.
 
SIGN UP FOR A TEL VIRTUAL STUDY GROUP!
Exciting news for current TEL students! Tel is offering virtual study groups, hosted by a TEL coach, in various subjects. If you are interested please email amy@tellibrary.org
Did you know your student might qualify for Oklahoma’s Promise. Students in 8th-10th grade from families with an income of $55,000 or less are eligible to apply. Students must also meet academic and conduct requirements in high school.

Upon completion of the program’s requirements, your student can earn:

  • Tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year college or four-year university.
  • OR a portion of tuition at an accredited Oklahoma private college or university.
  • OR a portion of tuition for approved programs at Oklahoma public technology centers.

Do you have a plan for college?
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has some information
regarding resources and Information on Oklahoma Promise

Click here for resources // Click here for even more resources
Enrollment for concurrent students for Spring classes are open now!
Not: You must be admitted into Cameron before you are able to enroll
 
This semester Cameron is allowing concurrent students to do pre-advising appointments to help limit the wait times later in the semester. Please schedule your appointment by emailing advisingcenter@cameron.edu or by calling 580-581-6741. Click here for the new concurrent verification form.
Click here to learn more about Wichita State
Click here for scholarships at Wichita State
Click here for Freshman Merit Scholarships
Interested in the Military but unsure which branch? Explore the different branches here.
Juniors and Seniors, who are in the greater Tulsa area, can click here to learn more about the Air National Guard.