This webinar will equip school counselors with actionable tools, strategies, and insights to effectively support high school students as they transition to life after graduation—whether that’s college, the military, or entering the workforce. Attendees will walk away with practical checklists, resources for building strong relationships with college staff, and tips on helping students navigate the financial aid process. Counselors will also gain valuable insights into fostering a seamless, organized transition for their students, ensuring they don’t miss essential steps along the way.

As students explore postsecondary options, educators need strategies to present the full range of available pathways. This webinar will equip high school counselors and educators with practical knowledge about apprenticeship programs and how to integrate them into college and career conversations. Drawing from experience across Chicago's education system, we'll explore how to identify opportunities, connect with local resources, and effectively guide students and families in understanding apprenticeships as viable postsecondary options.

This session will highlight two successful programs/initiatives that are done by the College Counseling Department at St. Agnes:

• College Information Night: A virtual event that brings in college admission representatives from across the country to present on a variety of admission topics (Target Audience: Sophomore and Junior Students/Parents)

• Letter of Recommendation Matching Process: A way in which teachers and students are best matched for letters of recommendation

Participants will walk away with tools and resources to implement one or both of these initiatives immediately into their department, which will highlight the positive impact their department has one students and families.