![]() ![]() In some instances the parent’s language is a barrier,” stated Ruth Eaton, M.Ed, a member of CHAC. “Our vision is to inform youth, their families and other community members who may show some interest in attending college either full-time or part-time sometime in the future. We would like to target young persons and their parents who may not know where to find college information. Spanish-language translators will be available to help attendees. The three workshops scheduled for 2016 are “Preparing for careers - Internships, job shadowing” “Learning the basics of financial aid, scholarships - deadlines, available scholarships,” and “Making the transition from high school to college - How to help first-generation college students develop skills they need to succeed.” Contact Theresa Thomas at or call (928) 679-7162 for more information. Presenting organizations confirmed this year include Coconino Community College’s “Coconino Save2Learn” program, CCC’s Student Services, Coconino County Human Resources, Jobs Corps in Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University’s Undergraduate Admissions and Orientations, NAU-CCC Educational Opportunity Centers and Northern Arizona College Resource Center.Ĭareer and educational organizations are invited to apply to staff resource tables and speak to students and parents about their college and career options. Nearly 20 community organizations staffed resource tables in the school’s gymnasium at the 2015 event, and provided speakers at informational workshops. ![]() The fair, open to parents, high school students and interested community members, will offer information to help area youth prepare for employment, internships, job shadowing and high-school-to-college transition and find financial aid as they prepare for higher education and the next steps needed for their future. FLAGSTAFF - The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its second annual College & Career Resource Fair from 11 a.m. ![]()
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