30 Aug 2010
Clusters to provide information about different careers students can pursue
DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District will host its fourth annual Districtwide College Fair at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at the Dallas Convention Center – Hall D, 650 S. Griffin St.
The free fair is for 11th and 12th graders and their parents. The purpose of the event is to provide students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about the college admission process. Students also will have an opportunity to meet college and university representatives. In addition, this year the Career Education and Workforce Partnerships Department will sponsor various career clusters to provide information about different careers that students can pursue.
Students can pre-register with their school counselor by Wednesday, Sept. 8. Registration also will be available on-site.
Transportation to and from the Convention Center will be provided for students and parents who need it. Parents riding the bus must register as a volunteer and receive clearance online, by logging on to http://www.dallasisd.org/partners/main.htm; in Spanish the site is: http://www.dallasisd.org/partners/main_sp.htm. Strollers and non-school age children will not be allowed to ride on the buses.
The Districtwide College Fair will take place during the Education: Go Get it Week, Sept. 20 through Sept. 24. As part of the Education: Go Get it Week initiative, Dallas ISD schools will promote college awareness and provide information to students regarding higher education.
For more information about the college fair, students must see their counselor.
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