College and Career Collaboratory

Learn more about vocational rehab, or VR, from Vocational Counselor Angee Murillo. 

Learn about what it takes to join the military's most elite branch: the Marine Corps. 

Erin Olson, LCHS '19, provides valuable insight into the application process for elite/selective schools as well as her first semester experience. Learn about living away from home as well as establishing a new community after high school graduation.

Listen to this podcast to learn how to make the best use of holiday break. Check out scholarships, complete the FAFSA, and complete other requirements for the college application process. 

Sergeant First Class Garrido and Staff Sergeant Shimel discussed their roles in the Army and what makes it stand out as a unique branch of service. Learn more about the United States Army and serving our country in this podcast.

Becky Byers from University of Idaho's Admissions Office discusses Vandal Kick Start: U of I's newest initiative that works with current Lake City seniors through the entire enrollment process. Learn more about how to get involved.

Learn a bit about what college and career topics we're talking about with juniors during the Fall of 2019. Utilizing Career Cruising as a resource is a great way for juniors to be best positioned for their last couple of years of high school.

Listen to this podcast to learn about why you should apply for scholarships, common scholarship sources, and where to find them.

Few can become Marines, but fewer can lead them. Listen to this podcast to learn about the Naval Reserve Officer Training (NROTC) scholarship, Marine Corps option. Find out how to attend any college/university with an NROTC program. Get paid for college and become a Marine Corps officer! 

Looking for in-person tutoring in the Coeur d'Alene area in preparation of the SAT? Look no further. Learn more on this podcast on Bloom Educational Coaching's opportunities for SAT tutoring.

Part 2 of the College Application Series delves into the entire application process, from deciding which colleges a student is interested in to actually heading to specific website's Admissions pages and clicking that "Apply" button. This podcast provides a brief overview of what to expect in a college application, including letters of recommendation, essays, transcripts, etc.

Part I of the College Application Series discusses college "fit" and preference. What are specific components of a particular college and university you might consider when planning your educational choices after high school? Listen to our guest, College Prep teacher Mrs. Alderman, as she provides guidance on how to frame your research into colleges and universities.

The college experience is multi-faceted and there are a number of items to consider when visiting a college or university and assessing its fit as a prospective students. This episode covers some pointers to make the most out of your visits to campus.

Interested in a career in tech/entrepreneurship? Work 30 hours per week for eight weeks this summer making $11/hour learning directly from tech employers and gaining invaluable skills from this professional opportunity. Listen to this podcast and check out University of Idaho's Dig'nIT website here to learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/cda/outreach/dignit. 

Learn more about what you can do as you gear up for senior year. 

Our College Prep teacher, Amy Alderman, joins us again to discuss the SAT. She covers the format of the test as well as various ways students can prepare, including online resources, books, and other tips and strategies.

For seniors heading to University of Idaho in the Fall, learn more about what you can do at UIBound with Becky Byers, Assistant Director of Admissions.

In this episode, you can learn more about the military science course offerings at North Idaho College as well as the Army National Guard. Learn about leadership and fitness potential from the courses as well as the community-based and education-focused way to serve in the military.

Tony Ventresco, senior HR professional, gives students helpful tips on preparing for an interview.

Tony Ventresco, senior HR professional, shares some helpful tips on how to write a concise and compelling resume on this podcast episode.

On this podcast we are joined again by Lake City's College Prep teacher, Amy Alderman. Mrs. Alderman talks about how to find scholarships and what's important for various grade levels. She also briefly touches upon common application essay prompts and how students can prepare.

In this podcast, Managing Director and Behavioral Economist Richard Mathera discusses challenges to and strategies for pursuing higher education through a behavioral science lens.