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Virtual)[. Virtual](ICANsucceed.org/apt. Virtual)[ ](ICANsucceed.org/apt. Virtual)[appointments are available using Zoom.](appointments are available using Zoom.)\u003Cbr>􀂉 Check out an ICAN Freshman Transition event at your school or stream online by visiting [ICANsucceed.org/videos](ICANsucceed.org/videos).\u003Cbr>􀂉 Prepare for the future with the ICAN Tip of the Week; sign up at [ICANsucceed.org/signup](ICANsucceed.org/signup).\u003Cbr>􀂉 Stay organized with a planner or the ICAN app.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Ask your parents and other adults what they like and dislike about their careers. Find out what typeof training or education is required for each job. |\n\n\n| November |\n| --- |\n| 􀂉 Talk to your parents about your plans for the future. Discuss your personal and academic strengths and your plan to reach your goals.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Work with your school counselor and discuss courses that are recommended for your career pathway. If you are college-bound, optimum preparation includes four years of English, math, science, social studies, and world language.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Read in your free time to develop a strong vocabulary, an important component in college entrance exams.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Volunteer in your community. Some scholarships are awarded based on community service. |\n\n\n| February |\n| --- |\n| 􀂉 72% of the fastest-growing jobs require education or training beyond high school. Research careers to learn more about your options. Which jobs are in demand? What type of education or training is required? Work with ICAN on a plan. Call (877) 272-4692 or visit [ICANsucceed.org/apt](ICANsucceed.org/apt) to schedule, virtual appointments are available.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Seek advice from your school counselor to help you select your classes for 10th grade. Choose your courses wisely. Do your classes align with the pathway recommendations? Which classes should you take to best prepare for your pathway? Is there a job shadow opportunity? |\n\n\n| September |\n| --- |\n| 􀂉 Now is a great time to get involved in extracurricular activities and meet new people. Colleges, as well as scholarship organizations, consider a student’s involvement in school and community activities. Keep track of your participation with an activities resume, a great resource for scholarship and admission applications. Download a template at [ICANsucceed.org/activitiesresume](ICANsucceed.org/activitiesresume).\u003Cbr>􀂉 Create an account on [Step1Scholarships.org](Step1Scholarships.org) to begin connecting with scholarships for your future.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Attend the Golden Circle College & Career Fair. Learn more at [ICANsucceed.org/goldencircle](ICANsucceed.org/goldencircle). |\n\n\n| October |\n| --- |\n| 􀂉 Think about what you like to do, what you’re good at and what you value most. Talk to your counselor about assessments to help you identify a potential career. Visit [ICANsucceed.org/interests](ICANsucceed.org/interests and take)[ and take](ICANsucceed.org/interests and take)[ ](ICANsucceed.org/interests and take)[an assessment to find career pathways to explore.](an assessment to find career pathways to explore.)[ ](an assessment to find career pathways to explore.)Pathways identify careers based on interests and skills identified through a career assessment.\u003Cbr>􀂉 Discover different education and training options. Visit [CollegeRaptor.com](CollegeRaptor.com) to explore four-year options. Visit [ICANsucceed.org/CTEoptions](ICANsucceed.org/CTEoptions) to learn about Iowa’s technical and two-year programs. Visit [ICANsucceed.org/careertraining](ICANsucceed.org/careertraining to learn)[ ](ICANsucceed.org/careertraining to learn)[to learn](ICANsucceed.org/careertraining to learn)[ ](ICANsucceed.org/careertraining to learn)[about apprenticeships.](about apprenticeships.) |\n\n\n| December |\n| --- |\n| 􀂉 Become proficient in common computer applications such as Word®, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, and learn how to use the internet as a research tool.","cbCaii1bEdQiXT3w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii1bEdQiXT3w","pdf",608570,"English","# August\n# September\n# October\n# November\n# December\n# January\n# February\n# March\n# April","[{\"question\":\"How can students schedule an ICAN planning session?\",\"answer\":\"Students can schedule a virtual planning session with an ICAN Advisor via ICANsucceed.org/apt, with appointments available using Zoom.\"},{\"question\":\"What should students do to prepare for course selection and career pathways?\",\"answer\":\"Students should work with a school counselor to discuss recommended courses for their pathway, choose classes wisely, and check alignment with pathway recommendations, including exploring job shadow opportunities.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics does the calendar cover for college readiness and support?\",\"answer\":\"It includes building vocabulary through reading, joining extracurricular activities, preparing activity resumes for scholarships, exploring education and training options, learning common computer applications, and understanding college financial aid such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.\"}]","ICAN Countdown Calendar - August to April | PDF"]