Welcome! The Career & College Readiness site offers students, families, and community access to resources for career and college planning. Explore and learn!
The two scariest parts of the college process are figuring out how to pay for it, and then having that conversation with your child.
It is shocking how few parents have talked about how they are going to pay for college, either between themselves and/or with their child. Given the cost of college today, this is highly irresponsible at best, if not downright dangerous.
We will provide an overview of how to develop a family philosophy and budget for college, and education on how different student loans and scholarships work.
Join national expert Cozy Wittman to learn valuable tips on one of the most important decisions -- and purchases -- you will make in your life. This is a must-see for parents with HS students in grades 9-11.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We are excited to have you join us for this great information!
Dates, times and suggested audiences
All sessions are at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights and will last approximately 45-60 minutes.
Participants can ask questions in the chat.
Participants can attend any number of sessions (choose dates during registration).
Suggested audience is 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
September 27: Apply to College | 10-12th grade students • October 4: Understand Financial Aid | 10-12th grade students
October 11: Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid | 12th grade students
October 18: Apply for Financial Aid | 12th grade students
October 25: Search for Scholarships | 10-12th grade students
Who are the presenters?
Shawn Reynolds, State Financial Aid Program Administrator at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Tara Pribnow, The College Place Director at ECMC
Jesús Hernández Mejía, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid at Gustavus Adolphus College, and more!
Will this information be offered in other languages? Yes! All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. In addition, there will be financial aid professionals during each session who can answer questions in the chat in Spanish, Somali and Hmong if needed.
Work Based Learning (WBL) WBL is a structured component of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with productive, progressive, supervised, paid internships related to students’ career objectives. Students earn high school credits, industry-recognized certifications and credentials.
The MN Trades Academy is providing more than 40 paid summer internships to students in Minneapolis and St Paul. You can learn more and apply here.
YMCA Career Pathways Internships
YMCA Career Pathways is a youth employment program for individuals aged 14-24. Participating in this program means that you are interested in committing your time to exploring your own strengths and areas of personal growth, setting and accomplishing goals, and learning professional work development skills that will assist you in becoming successful in your chosen field of work. Learn more and apply here.
Purpose: The goals of the board continue to focus on bridging access to high demand, high wage careers in multiple fields; by supporting students, teachers and staff on matters relating to career planning and successful transitions into the workforce and/or post-secondary training and education.
Why Pathways? Career and Technical Education (CTE) integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge and skills to provide students a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
Recognizing that with 1467 students, there are 1467 paths students will take as they embark on determining their spark and how they will achieve success in the world. We will work to connect EVERY student to the right resources and training to make measurable differences in both their lives and our broader communities.
As part of our District's greater mission to bring out the brilliance in every student, we will provide additional mindful outreach to our BIPOC, multi-lingual, first generation or economically disadvantaged students as we work to ensure career pathways and success for ALL students.
It’s a fact that 80% of jobs are landed through networks, through a personal or professional connection. No college degree/advanced training on its own can create pathways to a career without core building blocks like internships, mentors, first full-time jobs, and a community of support. We will work to help connect students to these opportunities.
We will work with all students on how to network and grow their network, how to connect their passions to the multitude of jobs/careers/industries in our dynamic world. We will also work to knock down some tactical employment barriers including the basics of a professional job search, how to write an effective resume, how to perform well in a job interview, and much more.
St. Louis Park and St. Louis Park Public Schools are a part of a caring and focused community where ALL students can achieve their brilliance and build for a successful career and future!
Become involved in the work of the Career Pathway Advisory Board!
Support our students with "EXPLORE ENGAGE EMPOWER"
Explore = let students see what is "out there" Engage = connect and partner with professionals Empower = the ultimate goal for our students!
St. Louis Park High School Career Pathway Advisory Board Members
*Dan Albright, RBC
Steve Casey, Martin Williams
*Jeremiah L. Cherwien, Lyon College
Gino Giovanelli, Miles Interactive, St. Thomas University
Ann Hayden, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing
*Dr. Nerita Hughes, School of Business, Careers, Education, and Workforce Innovation NHCC
Carrie Jennissen, BARR
Tim Jennissen, Cargill
Jason Jones, Perkins and Pathways Coordinator HTC
Brian Kelly, Northwestern Mutual Wealth
*Steve Koering, Chief of St. Louis Park Fire Department
Joel Liz-Fonts, nVent
Jackie Miller, Two Harbors Investment
Ken Morrison, Medtronic
*Brent Olinger, North Hennepin Community College
Devan Sayles, General Mills
Mike Scott, Dale Carnegie
Lisa Trinh, Boston Scientific
Jake Utities, Wisdom Gaming
Nick Vournakis, Carlson Companies
David Yakes, TORO Company
*Julie Yakes, General Mills
HS School/District Members
Abigail Lugo, SLP HS
Nick Hayes, SLP HS
Mark Miller, SLP HS
*Barb Nelson, SLP HS
Mike Nordean, SLP HS
Trevor Paulson, SLP HS
Carmen Rudin, Multicultural Liaison
*Kara Mueller, CTE Director/Career & College Coordinator
Astein Osei, Superintendent
Patrick Duffy, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Jessica Busse, Assistant Principal
LaNisha Paddock, Principal
* Executive Committee
Purpose
The goals of the board continue to focus on supporting students, teachers and staff on matters relating to career planning and successful transitions into the workforce and/or post-secondary training and education.
Why Pathways? Career and Technical Education (CTE) integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge and skills to provide students a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
Board members actively support:
Assesses each program of study and offer suggestions on ways to improve
Assist the program of study by helping instructors and administrators strengthen and modernize curriculum and materials
Target specific activities that will have the greatest impact on the program
Utilize one’s expertise to work on the issues that have been identified for the year
Promote and advocate for the program of study within the community
College Resources
Click here for College Resources, including application resources, ACT/SAT information, Scholarships and more.
Job Board
Click here for a list of job opportunities for high school aged students.
Career Planning
Click here for our list of the top free career resource websites
Naviance Student & College Rep Visits
Click here for information regarding the career & college planning tool Naviance Student.
Trade & Industry
Click here for information and resources regarding college rep visits.
Enrichment Opportunities
Click here for information and resources regarding early college opportunities.
High School Launches Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course
The College and Career Readiness program at St. Louis Park High School launched a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class during the 2021-22 school year. Students get professional training in a high school class while learning everything they need to know to become CNAs. The value of the training? Priceless. The cost to students? Free!
The Career Pathways Advisory Executive Board partnered with community volunteers and the city fire department to create the program. It's an innovative way to address the city's severe CNA shortage while helping SLP students prepare for careers in healthcare and earn competitive wages.
