NIACC’s Ag & Industrial Departments would like to invite you and your students to the Ag & Industrial Open House on Monday, February 20 from 5:30-8:00 p.pm.  This will give your students an excellent opportunity to see NIACC’s Ag, Auto, Building Trades, EMST, HVAC, Industrial Tech, Tool & Die, Welding & Wind Turbine programs first-hand.  Location:  Murphy & Buettner Careers Building, NIACC campus. 

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GET FREE help filing for Financial Aid!  Attend the "Iowa College Goal Sunday" event.  Volunteers will help students & families fill out & file for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA).  Filing the FASFA is the first step to qualify for federal financial aid for college.  Find details & what you'll need to bring:  www.iowacgs.org (877) 272-4692

Thursday, February 23-4:00-8:00 pm at the Mason City High School

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FRANKLIN REC sponsors a Youth Tour.  Any 9th or 10th grade students who is interested in the this great opportunity, please see Mrs. Weiner.  The youth tour includes an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in the summer of 2012.  You can also visit:  www.youthtour.coop

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Take the Sylvan ACT Prep Program-FREE ACT Practice Test includes Writing subtest!  Call Sylvan Learning Center today for class information (641) 422-9929 or ask your counselor for info.  _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is pleased to provide students who have an interest in studying abroad the program offerings for 2010-2011.  ASSE provides the following programs in a variety of destinations.  Please see Mrs. Weiner for more information or call 1-800-333-3802, ext. 219 with any questions or to request additional program brochures.  You may also visit ASSE on the web at www.asse.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mentor a child and make a difference one by one.  If you feel like your child could benefit by having a mentor or

would like more information about the becoming a mentor, please contact Mrs. Weiner. 

                                                                                 

College Representatives Coming To Our School 2011-2012
  LaJames College
October 19-

11:45

 Wartburg College
December 2, 2011

9:00 am

 University of Iowa
November 15

9:30 am

 Iowa State University
September 29-

11:00-12:15

 NIACC
November 17, 2011 University of Northern Iowa
November 1-9:30 AM DRAKE University
  AIB-College of Business
October 27, 2011 Upper Iowa
  Ellsworth Community College
October 20, 2011

February 15, 2012

 Hawkeye Community College
  Iowa Lakes Community College
September 16, 2011

January 23, 2012

 Iowa Central Community College
  Central College
  Kirkwood Community College
  Simpson College
October 31, 2011 Waldorf College
December 14, 2011

Lunch Room

 MARINES-Lunch Room
  Hawkeye Community College
October 24, 2011

1:45

 LaJames International-Fort Dodge
December 6, 2011

1:00

February 6, 1:45

 Indian Hills Community College
These visits will be during midday (11:30-12:15).  They will be in the conference room in the office.  If you are unable to attend or have missed one of the colleges that you are interested in, see Mrs. Weiner and she will get you the information from the college.  This is a great opportunity for you to speak to schools about programs they offer and ask any questions you may have.  These visit dates will also be on the announcements.  See Mrs. Weiner for any questions!