Last LINK Class

LINK Class Plan

Part I

•  Distribute LINK folders
•  Review attendance and Workman’s Comp policy and March calendar
•  Review and sign designated workman’s comp provider
•  Final questions about Mentor Interview or Project
•  Surviving the First Day
•  Email mentors
•  Take a picture of the class
•  LINK Trivia

Part II

•  www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tiUELkyQFg
•  Complete Naviance College Search
•  Complete Naviance Cluster Finder and Career Interest Profiler
•  Review College in Colorado Junior Timeline and overview of resources including career and test prep

LINK Class February 22, 2013

• Starter: How to do homework http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT-_G4-fYkw 
• Turn in Emergency release emergency contact info 
•  SLC Prep 
• SLCs scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th
• SLC Guidelines

•  Importance of your transcript. Read excerpts from College Admissions 
•  February College Checklist

LINK Class February 14, 2013

LINK Class Plan

•  LINK Exhibition Co-Chair Update 
•  Collect LINK Medical Release and Emergency Contact forms
•  LINK DP’s due 
• Tips for Surviving the First Day 
•  LINK Trivia 
•  FLC Concurrent enrollment application workshop on April 4th during lunch from 12:30- 1:10. Bring your FLC concurrent enrollment application and your questions. Contact Ian Riggenberg at 247-7249 or imringgenberg@fortlewis.edu for more questions regarding concurrent enrollment at FLC.

College Knowledge

• Please remember your college advising meeting with Elaine.  
•  Importance of grades- earn excellent grades in most rigorous classes offered. Read “What is more important, high grades or tough courses?” pages 61-62 in College Admission 
•  Importance of test prep: explore free test prep sites & books 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

Naviance

• Explore College Resources 
• What are your summer plans? Explore Summer Enrichment Opportunities 
• Under "Careers" tab: Take Career Interest Profiler & Take Cluster Finder

LINK Class

LINK Plan

• Questions about the Mentor Interview?
• NOLS Scholarship Opportunity at nols.com
• Congratulations to our newly nominated LINK Exhibition Co-Chairs: Molly, Shannon, Hunter, and Bri! They are your avenue for your input regarding the LINK Exhibtion! 
• Turn in Emergency Contacts & Medical Release
• Final LINK DP’s due 
• Review LINK Project &Exhibition Guidelines 
• Review LINK Daily Update Guidelines 
• LINK Trivia 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

LINK Class February 4, 2013

LINK Business

• Emergency Contact Forms & Medical Releases
• Student Cell Phone Contact
• Nominate two student co-chairs for LINK Exhibition

Contact Mentors & Confirm Internship Schedule via email and/or phone

Letter to Mentor Format:

• Opening: " I am really looking forward to my internship with you at ______________ from Monday, March 4th- Thursday, March 21st. This internship will give me the opportunity to explore my interest in engineering and to gain valuable experience in the professional work environment.  In turn, I hope to be able to contribute in a meaningful and positive way to your company."
• Body Paragraph(s):
• Discuss goals and project proposal for the internship
• Confirm daily schedule. What are your working hours and lunch breaks?
• Confirm dress code
• Ask if there is anything else that you need to do in order to prepare for the internship. Is there anything special you will need to bring other than a notebook and laptop? 
• Other questions? This is the moment to ask!
• Closing Paragraph: 
• Invite your mentor to the LINK Exhibition scheduled for Friday, March 22nd from 1- 3 pm at the Durango Discovery Museum.
• Thank them for this opportunity: "Thank you so much for this unique internship opportunity. I am looking forward to working with you at __________. See you on March 4th!
• Closing: Sincerely, 

LINK DP Revision

• DP Reflection
• LINK DP Peer Critique
• 20 Questions LINK Trivia

Mentor Interview

• Review requirements
• Generate a list of potential questions
• Mentor Interview Asignment