Workshops at the VSAC Resource Center — 2009-2010 School Year
Enrollment is limited. All events are free. Schedule subject to change. Please check www.vsac.org prior to each event.
All events are held at the VSAC Resource Center at 10 East Allen Street in downtown Winooski. Map and directions to the VSAC Resource Center (PDF)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or call 800-642-3177 with questions. Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is preferred.
High School Students and Parents
The workshops listed below are geared towards high school students. If parents/guardians attend, we suggest that they accompany their students rather than attend for them.
Finding a Career That’s Right for You – High school students explore their abilities, values, interests, and personality through activities, discussion, and career software.- Wednesday, November 18, 6:00-7:30 pm
Finding a College That’s Right for You – High school students learn about factors to consider when looking at colleges, then learn to use VSAC’s college search resources.
- Wednesday, April 7, 6:00-7:30 pm
Maximizing Your Credit: Strategies for Building and Maintaining Positive Credit – High School students learn how to get and use credit and how to maintain a good credit score while using credit cards.
- Wednesday, February 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
Preparing for the ACT – Students learn about the ACT — the test’s structure, scoring, and strategies, and what to expect on test day.
- Wednesday, March 31, 6:00-7:30 pm
Preparing for the SAT – Students learn about the SAT — the test’s structure, scoring, and strategies, and what to expect on test day.
- Wednesday, April 14, 6:00-7:30 pm
Preparing for Your Financial Freedom: Transitions after High School – Graduating high school seniors learn how to develop a good system for managing their money in the Internet age.
- Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 6:00-7:30 pm
Taking Control of Your Money: Strategies for Students – High school students learn about their own financial behavior and the impact of that behavior on their decisions about money.
- The date for this workshop has passed. If you would like workshop materials, please call 800-642-3177 and ask for the Resource Center. Check back in the summer of 2010 for future dates.
Understanding the College Application Process – A panel of local college students shares stories and offers advice on the application and admissions processes.
- The date for this workshop has passed. If you would like workshop materials, please call 800-642-3177 and ask for the Resource Center. Check back in the summer of 2010 for future dates.
Understanding the Financial Aid Process – Students and parents learn about the financial aid timeline, types of aid available, and various financial aid application forms.
- Saturday, January 9, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Understanding the Scholarships Process – High school and adult students learn how the scholarship process works and where to search for scholarships.
- Wednesday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 pm
Writing an Effective Admissions Essay – High school students learn about what admissions officers look for and about ways to develop a winning essay.
- The date for this workshop has passed. If you would like workshop materials, please call 800-642-3177 and ask for the Resource Center. Check back in the summer of 2010 for future dates.
Adult Students
Locating and Funding Short-Term Training Opportunities for Employment – Adults learn about different short-term training programs in Vermont, from one-time workshops to certificate programs, as well as funding sources for these programs.
- The date for this workshop has passed. If you would like workshop materials, please call 800-642-3177 and ask for the Resource Center. Check back in the summer of 2010 for future dates.
Searching for Graduate Schools and Finding Financial Aid for Graduate Students – Students learn about factors to consider when looking at graduate programs and about the way in which the financial aid process differs for graduate students.
- The date for this workshop has passed. If you would like workshop materials, please call 800-642-3177 and ask for the Resource Center. Check back in the summer of 2010 for future dates.
Understanding the Scholarships Process – High school and adult students learn how the scholarship process works and where to search for scholarships.
- Wednesday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 pm
