Education & Career Planning Events

Whether you are getting ready to enter the world of work for the first time or are considering a career change, there are seemingly limitless career pathways to choose from. If you’re unsure which direction to take your career, this webinar is for you! We’ll discuss how a career assessment can help you identify your work style, skills, and interests and find a great career fit. You’ll discover the best training option for your learning style, budget, and career goals, and learn about funding options including grants, scholarships, and paid apprenticeships. We’ll also help you identify the important questions to ask about training programs and how to set yourself up for success!

Are you attending a college fair soon? College fairs are a great way for students to start exploring their options after high school and connect directly with multiple schools in a short period. This 30-minute session will give you all the tips and tricks you need to navigate a college fair with confidence. We will cover where to find great fairs, how to prepare — including what to bring — how to make the best use of your time at the fair, and what to do after the fair.

There are over 3,000 colleges in the U.S. — so how do you find ones that will be a good fit? Luckily, there are lots of resources available to students to get to know and interact with colleges. In this 30-minute webinar, we will go over the best tips and tricks on how you can begin building relationships with colleges and demonstrate interest. From your mailbox and search engines to 1-on-1’s with college staff, you will be able to confidently approach every interaction.

So, you have a college list. Maybe it has way too many schools and you can’t choose which ones are a good fit for you, or maybe you only have one school and are looking for more balance and opportunities? This thirty-minute webinar is for you! Come discover strategies to evaluate your college list and walk away with tools to confidently take whatever your next step is!

Seniors and their families will learn all about the college application process, including building their college list, taking college tours, and navigating their applications and financial aid. There is a strong focus on timelines, deadlines, and how to stay organized. 

Learn the role the college essay plays in the college admission process, participate in essay topic brainstorming activities, and gain insight on drafting your own college essay during this free two-hour workshop. Join members of our Granite Edvance team and college admission professionals as they share their best advice to make your college essay count. 

Finished with your first, second, 80th, or final draft of your college essay? Congrats! Before you add your essay to your application, join us for this thirty-minute review to make sure it’s as strong as possible. You worked hard to get here; we can help you with some tips and final checks and allow you to take a deep breath before you hit send on your application. 

This workshop is designed to jumpstart the completion of the Common App. Learn tips and best practices to complete the form section by section, showcase your activities, use the additional information section appropriately, and present your best self throughout your application.

Are you gearing up to apply to college? Maybe your deadlines are fast approaching and you’re scrambling to get organized, or maybe you’re starting early and want to create a solid foundation. Either way, we’re here to help you get organized and make the most of your first impression to colleges. Join us for a 30-minute webinar that will provide you with the tools you need to go from list to submit. 

Getting ready to submit your college applications? Join us for final checks, considerations, and edits to make sure your application is the incredible first impression you want it to be. You’ll be prepared to hit submit with confidence!