Virtual College Fairs and CAC “Live” Sessions Available for Students to Explore Educational Options
By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Central Arizona College in conjunction with the Arizona College Consortium, will participate in a series of virtual college fairs throughout the 20/21 school year. Students, Families and high school staff will be able to visit more than 30 in state and out of state colleges.
During the fairs, students will be able to retrieve valuable college documents, watch videos, view Financial Aid 101 presentations, and gain information about the College Prep Roadmap and Navigating the College Application. In addition, students will be able to attend individual college presentations that are scheduled within their own booths. To speak to a college representative, students will click on the chat button in the college booth(s).
Bernadette Russoniello, Maricopa High School College and Career Coordinator stated, “Virtual fairs provide students and families the opportunity to meet with multiple colleges from many different states from the convenience of their homes. It is a necessary resource for our students and families to have so they can stay healthy while having total access to colleges, universities and trade schools.”
Central Arizona College will host “Live” information sessions on the following dates and times:
September 19, 2020
Session 1 – CAC Information Session – Overview of Central Arizona College. Degrees and certificates, athletics, housing, financial aid and more will be discussed.
Presenters: Hazel Rossi & Jennifer Montijo
Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 – Skilled Trades & Technology: Build Your Future
Presenter: Sandra Zires
Time: 1-2 p.m.
October 1, 2020
Financial Aid 101
Presenters: CAC Financial Aid Staff
Time: 5-6 p.m.
October 15, 2020
Adult Learners: Career Changes
Time: 6-7 p.m.
October 21, 2020
Admissions/Application Day
Time: 5-6 p.m.
October 27, 2020
Skilled Trades & Technology: Build Your Future
Presenter: Sandra Zires
Time: 5-6 p.m.
General Information Session
Presenters: Monica Vogan & Benny DeSantiago
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
November 17, 2020
Skilled Trades & Technology: Build Your Future
Presenter: Sandra Zires
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Information Session
Presenters: Benny DeSantiago & Jennifer Montijo
Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
December 1, 2020
Skilled Trades: Build Your Future
Time: 5-6 p.m.
High school seniors who visit three or more booths will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $500 tuition scholarship.
To register for the virtual college fair visit: https://virtual.gotocollegefairs.com/azccvirtualfair. To visit the CAC “Live” sessions click on the Central Arizona College logo and select “Presentation” to view “live” sessions.
