KHS hosts junior career day

KELLOGG—Choosing what to do after high school is no easy task.

Last week, students from Kellogg High School (KHS) and Wallace High School (WHS) spent one of their school days participating in Junior Higher Education Day – An annual event organized by the Idaho Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (IACRAO) which is designed to allow 11th-graders to attend a college fair.

This association aims to provide communication and information to schools in Northern Idaho about higher education, foster a friendly spirit of unity and cooperation, promote the spirit of professional pride, and encourage individual and institutional growth.

“They go to all schools in the North Idaho region and spend their time speaking with Juniors at each location.” Rachel Weaver, a counselor at KHS, explained.

This year the event had seven representatives from North Idaho College, University of Idaho, Boise State University, Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, and College of Idaho. In addition, members of the four military branches were also in attendance for students to speak to.

Juniors had the opportunity to attend an open fair, speak with any representative they wanted to for twenty minutes and get questions answered. Students were then able to participate in two individual sessions to learn more about the specifics of the college or branch of the military that they chose. These presentations included virtual tours of the beautiful Idaho campuses that students might not get to see otherwise. Presentations on financial aid and scholarship information were also provided for students to learn about the financial support they can receive.

“This is so important for our students. Especially where we are located. They don’t always have the opportunity to get out and tour these colleges and talk to representatives. A lot of times, our students are used to one way of doing things.” Weaver said. “We have students who have had everyone in their life working in the mines. Which isn’t a bad thing. But being able to show students that there are other options out there is fantastic.”

For more information about IACRAO you can go to their website at iacrao.weebly.com/about