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Seneca Valley - College & Career Center
Mr. Carlos Nalda, College & Career Information Coordinator | Email
Open Mon-Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm | Phone: 240-740-6418 | Room 2408
Seneca Valley High School CEEB Code: 210582 | SVHS Naviance Info
ABOUT
Welcome! The College & Career Center holds a wealth of information and resources for students as they ponder "life after high school." Parents and students can reach out or make an appointment with Mr. Nalda in the College & Career Center for assistance with college, career, or scholarship searches. The College & Career Center also has many resources and information regarding financial aid. This is especially important for eleventh and twelfth graders.
During the school year, the College & Career Center is open 7:00am - 3:00pm. Students can come in before school, after school, or during lunch. At any other time during the day, students may come down with a pass as long as a scheduled activity is not taking place. Parents & Guardians are also welcome to schedule an appointment via email. Zoom meetings are also available.
Applying to College???
Seniors Click Here to access our 'Applying to College Page' which contains SVHS College Application Packet, Financial Aid Guide for Seniors, and other important resources to assist students with the college process!
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
College & Career Rep Visits to SVHS
Juniors & Seniors are encouraged to participate in visits to learn more about colleges and universities. Students interested in participating in visits must register in Naviance. The list of college visits is available in Naviance or on the link below. Visit dates can also be seen on the SVHS College & Career Center Calendar (at the bottom of this page).
Events & Opportunities
Class of 2024 Financial Aid Virtual Information Night
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 6:30PM
College financial aid awards can be confusing and overwhelming. At this webinar, Rob Maddox, Director of the St. Mary's College of Maryland Office of Student Financial Services, will pull apart the mystery and help you understand what your financial aid award letters mean, and how to interpret them and apply the information to your family's situation in a meaningful way so you can make a smart decision about which colleges you can afford.
Hosted by Magruder High School, but all MCPS seniors are welcome!
Job Fair, Westfield Montgomery Mall - April 20
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Multiple retailers as well as Community partners including but not limited to MCPD, Gaithersburg Police, BBCRS, Rockville City Police, Emergency 911 and more will be coming out for hiring and recruiting opportunities for part-time, full-time as well as some holiday hours.
Summer Junior Leader Program - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Germantown Branch
Summer SSL opportunity for rising 9th graders-12th graders! We are calling all Junior Leaders to apply for our Summer Junior Leader program! Junior Leaders are volunteer club members (going into the 9th grade - 12th grade) who are interested in learning leadership skills and skills to work with youth. Each Junior Leader will be assigned to a Camp Counselor that they will assist with daily activities. The Junior Leader program allows our teen members to have an amazing summer, gain work experience and training, while earning SSL hours.
All applicants must submit a completed application packet (application, essay, and 3 letters of recommendation) due by Friday, April 26, 2024.
Click here for more information and the link to the application
Maryland CareerQuest ‘24
APRIL 29, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | LIVE HOTEL
CareerQuest ’24 is Maryland’s largest career expo, connecting high school students, adult learners, and veterans with over 20 leading career schools, community colleges, and employers across various industries, offering career planning and financial aid workshops.
CareerQuest '24 is more than just an expo; it's a launching pad for your career. With more than 20 career schools and community colleges in attendance, along with industry leaders from key sectors, this event is your opportunity to:
Explore Careers
Attend Presentations
Network with Professionals and Peers
Click here for the flyer | Click here for more information and the link to register
Montgomery College Disability Support Services (MC DSS) Information Night for Fall 2024 - May 1
Montgomery College Disability Support Services (MC DSS) is proud to announce our upcoming DSS Information Night for Fall 2024. This event is intended to help facilitate the transition from high school to college and is best suited for MCPS Juniors, Seniors, and their families. This year’s event will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will have a 60 minute presentation about Disability Support Services followed by a 30 minute general question and answer period.
Topics covered include:
Overview of services provided
Starting Smart – how to apply and connect with DSS
How accommodations work at the college level
How courses and services are provided
Please register in advance here: https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOqoqzosE9byOJqzwz9Qbhm6BMuIh0QM
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom session.
Accommodation requests based on a disability should be made no later than April 24, 2024 by emailing dss@montgomerycollege.edu
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Open House - May 17
May 17th | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 8510 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772
Students, adult cohorts, and workforce development partners are invited to attend and watch the best-trained, highly-skilled union carpenter apprentices compete in an all-day construction competition.
Join the Mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Centers, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and Carpenter Contractor Trust for a day filled with activities, vendor booths, food, and the opportunity to learn more about joining the Carpenters Union as an apprentice.
Click here for the flyer | Click here for more information and the link to register
SVHS College & Career Center Calendar
Check below to see the latest list of SVHS College & Career Center events including college rep visits, workshops, events and more! Click on the title of each entry to see details and registration information. Check back often as dates are continually added throughout the year.
College & Career Readiness Workshop Videos
Collection of college and career readiness recordings of our workshops hosted by a variety of experts in their field.