January 2, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 13, with a sign-up deadline of Feb. 1. Those interested can sign up at .
Junior Day will feature campus tours, observing the college classroom setting and scholarship drawings. Most importantly, students and parents can learn the countless benefits of attending ºìÐÓÊÓƵ prior to attending a four-year college or, if they choose a career path, before entering the workforce.Ìý
This year, the Admissions Department will be giving away three scholarships: one $1000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships.
Director of Admissions Tana Cooper encourages all juniors in the area to attend, even if they intend to go straight to a four-year school. Students will get to pick a major and sit in on an actual class pertaining to their area of interest to see if it’s a good fit.
“Regardless of your plans, this is a great opportunity to explore what courses and career paths you might want to pursue,†she said.Ìý “It is a great idea to at least come and visit.â€
Cooper said attending ºìÐÓÊÓƵ can help students get ahead both academically and financially, by saving time and money compared to what it would take to attend a four-year university right after high school.
“ºìÐÓÊÓƵ offers many of the same classes as four-year schools, but at about half the cost, and some of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s career and technical programs take only a year to complete and can lead to a rewarding career,†she said.Ìý“Some students may already think they are going elsewhere, but it never hurts to come and visit. It’s a fun and free day.â€