- Houston Independent School District
- College, Career, & Military Readiness Month
October College, Career, & Military Readiness Month
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The HISD College & Career Readiness Departments are excited to celebrate HISD’s Virtual College, Career, and Military Readiness Month! Our goal is to bring a fun, creative, as well as informative way to engage your students and parents while introducing them to various post-secondary pathways and much more. We are building upon our theme of “Build Today. Connect Tomorrow. Future Forward.” Throughout the month join the Office of College and Career Readiness as we host virtual events for both students and parents.
Represent Your Favorite College, Career, or Military Branch
Throughout the month of October, we encourage faculty and staff to represent their favorite colleges, career, or military branch. We encourage faculty and staff to wear the above attire and/or have a CCMR related virtual background.
Show us what you’re doing
We want to see how you and your campus is celebrating College, Career, & Military Readiness Month. Follow Career Readiness at @HISDCTE and College Readiness at @HISD2COLLEGE on social media to get up to date information. Use #HISDCCMR2022 to share your CCMR Month activities.
College, Career, & Military Readiness Districtwide Events
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October College, Career, and Military Readiness Month is jammed packed with events to expose HISD families to opportunities after high school. Join us each week through the month for our district-wide virtual sessions via Zoom. Session topics will range from learning about life in the military to securing scholarships for college, internships, and more.
CCMR Month Events and Presentations
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October 4th -15th | High School College Fairs
HISD High School campuses will host their annual college fairs during the weeks of October 3rd-7th and October 10th -14th.
Contact the College & Career Readiness Advisor assigned to your campus for more information.
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All Month | College Readiness Financial Aid Roadshows
Do you need assistance completing your financial aid application? We are here to help! During CCMR Month, each high school campus will host a Financial Aid Roadshow to assist families applying for financial aid.
Contact the College & Career Readiness Advisor assigned to your campus for more information.
Week 1 | October 3rd -7th
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October 6th | Getting in Tune with Your CCMR Crew
Spend time getting to know the HISD Office of College & Career Readiness and about the amazing work we do to support high school students in HISD. Learn about the various College & Career Readiness teams and student resources.
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Recording | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8qgSiBGRFQ
HISD College Readiness Website: www.HoustonISD.org/CollegeReadiness
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October 4th | Parent Tip Tuesday
Learn about Project Explore, Project Explore Jr, CareerReady Wagon, Career Scouts & Career Clusters. Find out what resources we can provide to your child!
Session Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TEAMS link |
Week 2 | October 10th - 14th
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October 11th | Let the Journey Begin: Life in the Military
Are you interested in or considering joining the Armed Forces after high school? Join us for the "Let the Journey Begin: Life in the Military" session to hear representatives from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Texas Air National Guard. The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session.
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Recording | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lLAd9Z7RVU
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October 11th | Parent Tip Tuesday
It is never to early to begin preparing your child for their future! Learn about college entrance exams, resources, careers, and why Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) matter.
Session Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TEAMS link |
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October 13th | Service + Academics + Success: ROTC at College
Involved in your HS ROTC? Have you always been interested in the military and college? Professors of Military, Naval, and Aerospace Studies/Science speak about "Service + Academic = Success: ROTC at College." The event is an excellent opportunity to learn the college's National & Campus-Based scholarship process. The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session.
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Recording | https://youtu.be/7kfcpxm5sOo
Week 3 | October 17-21
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October 18th | Securing the Bag Beyond High School
Paying for college or a workforce program can be overwhelming. The “Securing the Bag Beyond High School” session will provide participants with tips and the inside scoop on how to be competitive scholarship. Hear from professional about the various scholarships available as well as about internships to assist students determine their career pathway. The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session. Participants are asked to use the Webinar ID and Passcode to join.
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Recording | https://youtu.be/AhedqwA52FQ
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October 18th | Parent Tip Tuesday
There are so many options available for your student! Learn about Career and Technical Education, student organizations, and work-based learning opportunities. The session will be held on Teams. Follow the link below to access the virtual session.
Session Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TEAMS link |
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October 19th | Reality Check: Living the Lifestyle You Want
When you imagine your future, what do you see? Do you own a house, or a fancy car? Do you have a family? Are you traveling the world? Let’s find out if your desired lifestyle can be supported by the career/salary you want. Speak with experts from Workforce Solutions to find out more! The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session. Participants are asked to use the Webinar ID and Passcode to join.
Session Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Watch the Recording | https://youtu.be/U56GNMPGp8k
Week 4 | October 24-28
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October 25th | Parent Tip Tuesday
Explore summer learning opportunities! Never stop helping your students get involved.
Session Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TEAMS link |
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October 26th | Earn Free College Credit in High School
The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session. Participants are asked to use the Webinar ID and Passcode to join.
Session Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Watch the Recording | https://youtu.be/TnBqjI1y6dI
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October 27th | A Look At Your Future: An HISD Alumni Panel
In this session, you will hear from a panel of current college students, recent graduates, and military personnel about their real-life experience: the struggles and doubts they may have had, tips for success, and insider perspectives on college, career and military life! The session will be held on Zoom. Follow the link below to access the virtual session. Participants are asked to use the Webinar ID and Passcode to join.
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Recording | https://youtu.be/N0AHGo-ApME