DCAN Update | Jan. 24, 2020
COUNSELOR RESOURCES
Professional development, workshops and more!
Here's a list of opportunities we hope you find beneficial in your continued professional growth and development!

DCAN PD

Lunch & Learn: Programs & Resources, Mar. 5
Join us Thursday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at the Boys & Girls Club, on 16500 Tireman Ave. in Detroit. Lunch is provided.


Skilled Trade and Career Informational Series, starts Feb. 6
Thursday, February 6, visit the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center   to learn more about training certificates and employment opportunities in the apparel manufacturing industry.


OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

NEWS & THANK YOUS
GET SCHOOLED PISTONS GIVEAWAY!

Students, counselors and educators all win
Detroit Pistons  tickets for being the most active in the Detroit College Challenge on Get Schooled. T hank you, Pistons!
SCORE YOUR FOUR SAT PREP
SOLD OUT!

Thank you to all the students, parents, schools and Math 4 Success for your hard work in getting Detroit students SAT-ready!
COLLEGE APPLICATION MONTH A SUCCESS!

40 schools and 3,749 students participated, submitting 9,645 college applications in October. Thank you and congrats!
EVENTS
Detroit Citywide Parent Conference &
Detroit College Day 2020 volunteers
The Detroit Citywide Parent Conference is designed for parents supporting their middle school and high school aged students to and through college.

The conference features a parent and student panel, breakout sessions on the PSAT/SAT, financial aid, college enrollment, building hope and aspirations. On-site FAFSA application completion with financial aid professionals, too!

Date/Time:  February 1, 2020 9 a.m. - 1 p.m
Who: Any and all Detroit parents - open to the public!
Location:  Wayne State University Student Center, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit
To RSVP:   Click here!   (RSVPs close Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.)

Detroit College Day on Mar. 20 educates and excites high school students about the postsecondary planning process.

Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. For more information or to sign up, click here .
STUDENT RESOURCES
Workshops, scholarships and academic enrichment





 Scholarships are available to travel this summer with Atlantic Impact's "Our World," an immersive college readiness program.

The application deadline is Jan. 31. To learn more and apply, visit: atlanticimpact.org





The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is pleased to announce its scholarship program for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The application deadline is Jan. 31.  To learn more and apply, visit: mcwt.smapply.io
UPCOMING DEADLINES
  • February 1: Most college applications are due!
  • NOW: Check your school's FAFSA deadline!
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