College and Career Collaboratory

Bloom Coaching is a local business in Coeur d'Alene that supports students' growth and development within the educational landscape. This summer, Bloom is offering an inaugural summer experience (August 1-6) that will provide students with an opportunity to delve deep into the college entrance process through various workshops and activities. Check it out at https://www.youandibloom.com/camp-2020.

Learn more about vocational rehab, or VR, from Vocational Counselor Angee Murillo.

Learn about what it takes to join the military's most elite branch: the Marine Corps.

Erin Olson, LCHS '19, provides valuable insight into the application process for elite/selective schools as well as her first semester experience. Learn about living away from home as well as establishing a new community after high school graduation.

Listen to this podcast to learn how to make the best use of holiday break. Check out scholarships, complete the FAFSA, and complete other requirements for the college application process.

Sergeant First Class Garrido and Staff Sergeant Shimel discussed their roles in the Army and what makes it stand out as a unique branch of service. Learn more about the United States Army and serving our country in this podcast.

Becky Byers from University of Idaho's Admissions Office discusses Vandal Kick Start: U of I's newest initiative that works with current Lake City seniors through the entire enrollment process. Learn more about how to get involved.

Learn a bit about what college and career topics we're talking about with juniors during the Fall of 2019. Utilizing Career Cruising as a resource is a great way for juniors to be best positioned for their last couple of years of high school.

Listen to this podcast to learn about why you should apply for scholarships, common scholarship sources, and where to find them.

Few can become Marines, but fewer can lead them. Listen to this podcast to learn about the Naval Reserve Officer Training (NROTC) scholarship, Marine Corps option. Find out how to attend any college/university with an NROTC program. Get paid for college and become a Marine Corps officer!

Looking for in-person tutoring in the Coeur d'Alene area in preparation of the SAT? Look no further. Learn more on this podcast on Bloom Educational Coaching's opportunities for SAT tutoring.

Part 2 of the College Application Series delves into the entire application process, from deciding which colleges a student is interested in to actually heading to specific website's Admissions pages and clicking that "Apply" button. This podcast provides a brief overview of what to expect in a college application, including letters of recommendation, essays, transcripts, etc.

Part I of the College Application Series discusses college "fit" and preference. What are specific components of a particular college and university you might consider when planning your educational choices after high school? Listen to our guest, College Prep teacher Mrs. Alderman, as she provides guidance on how to frame your research into colleges and universities.

The college experience is multi-faceted and there are a number of items to consider when visiting a college or university and assessing its fit as a prospective students. This episode covers some pointers to make the most out of your visits to campus.

Interested in a career in tech/entrepreneurship? Work 30 hours per week for eight weeks this summer making $11/hour learning directly from tech employers and gaining invaluable skills from this professional opportunity. Listen to this podcast and check out University of Idaho's Dig'nIT website here to learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/cda/outreach/dignit.

Learn more about what you can do as you gear up for senior year.

Our College Prep teacher, Amy Alderman, joins us again to discuss the SAT. She covers the format of the test as well as various ways students can prepare, including online resources, books, and other tips and strategies.

For seniors heading to University of Idaho in the Fall, learn more about what you can do at UIBound with Becky Byers, Assistant Director of Admissions.

Learn more about the Peace Corps from Gaby Moore, current Education Volunteer in Mozambique. Another note from Gaby: Peace Corps is not just for people who want to work in Development. People who have interests in all sorts of fields can and should apply. There are volunteers working in education, health, agriculture, community development, and youth development. Your skills can be used in any number of those fields, but they don't have to be what you want to do for the rest of your life.

In this episode, you can learn more about the military science course offerings at North Idaho College as well as the Army National Guard. Learn about leadership and fitness potential from the courses as well as the community-based and education-focused way to serve in the military.

Tony Ventresco, senior HR professional, gives students helpful tips on preparing for an interview.

Tony Ventresco, senior HR professional, shares some helpful tips on how to write a concise and compelling resume on this podcast episode.

On this podcast we are joined again by Lake City's College Prep teacher, Amy Alderman. Mrs. Alderman talks about how to find scholarships and what's important for various grade levels. She also briefly touches upon common application essay prompts and how students can prepare.

In this podcast, Managing Director and Behavioral Economist Richard Mathera discusses challenges to and strategies for pursuing higher education through a behavioral science lens.

Here is a brief overview of interpreting PSAT results. The very back page of the score report has the specific answers for each questions so that students are able to look at their original test booklets for clarification. This video provides information on how students may better understand their score reports, and this document has additional, useful guidance as well. Students are able to link their College Board accounts to Khan Academy for free, personalized practice for the SAT. Here is a brief video with instructions on how to do so.

Blaine Porter from 9-11 Training and the Workforce Training Center discusses his class on "Adulting." Geared towards students aged 17-30, these courses cover a variety of real-world topics to help prepare any young adult to manage and enjoy life.

Detective Gus Wessel of the Coeur d'Alene Police Department discusses what it's like to be a police officer and how he got into the field. He also shares advice he has for students considering pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Renee Langue, Volunteer Services Manager at Kootenai Health, joined me for this podcast segment. Renee discusses various opportunities students have to volunteer and learn about the many ways they can support and work in a hospital setting.

In this episode, Dr. Teresa Borrenpohl from North Idaho College discusses the NIC Connect program: an initiative that allows for NIC to visit with Lake City seniors who plan to attend and help them navigate the enrollment process from application through registration.

For this episode, Lake City alumna Sammie White joins us to discuss her decision to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and why she chose a creative career. Sammie also touches upon what it’s like being a college student: the diversity on campus, being away from home, and going to school on a quarter system.

For this podcast, I am joined once again by the College Prep guru, Mrs. Amy Alderman. We talk about finding the right "fit" when determining the colleges to which you might apply and also consider attending.

Learn more about what educational coaching is and how to engage with a coach from Bloom Coaching's Founder, Molly Kreyssler.

In this podcast episode, you can learn about the FAFSA, or the free application for federal student aid, with North Idaho College's Financial Aid Advisor, Donya Gadley. Understand the application process and why every single student should fill it out.

In this podcast Tacey Keylon, the Administrative Office Management Technology Coordinator at North Idaho College, discusses various computer application and office technology (CAOT) courses offered at NIC and at Lake City High School. Find out more on the relevance of these types of classes and how they can help anyone regardless of what they want to study.

Here are some tips on writing your college application essay. With guidance synthesized from an MIT admissions blog and different questions to help brainstorm topics, the LCHS Collaboratory hopes you can stress a little less about your admissions essays.

What does being "college ready" mean? Find out more about academic, mental, and life readiness.

In this podcast, learn more about the Medical Assistant program at North Idaho College. Information about the application process, pre-requisites, and the vital role of medical assistants in health settings are discussed.

Learn about cosmetology school, including the application process and financial aid. We are joined by Toni and Guy Academy of Coeur d'Alene.

The very first episode of Lake City High School Collaboratory!