This page is used to post links to resources that mentors, students and parents may find useful to achieve post high school goals. If you have a resource to add, please let me know via the contact page.
Promise Program Information
Life Planning Resources
- Career Exploration Videos – Series of videos produced by Summit Education Initiative.
Resources for High School Graduation
- Ohio Graduation Requirements – This page has the details of the 21 credits, 18 points on the Ohio State Tests and other requirements and alternatives to earn a high school diploma.
- College and Career Academies of Akron – Pathways chart is on home page. Information about CCAA. All students in APS will be part of a pathway beginning in 2019.
- College and Career Academy of Akron Pathways – Information about pathways available at each Akron High School.
- Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal – Ohio high school students now can earn recognition by showing they are prepared to contribute to the workplace and their communities.
- Ohio Seal of Biliteracy – This seal recognizes graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language.
- Free Online Text Books – These may be used to supplement other books. Some of these may also be used at your college or high school already.
- College Credit Plus – Earn both high school and college credit for classes. Signup with your principal between Feb 15 and April 1. Summer terms also available!
- GED and High School Equivalency Tests – The state of Ohio has recently changed the procedures and tests available to get what is commonly called here a ‘GED’. The new name is HSE (High School Equivalency).
- Tutor.Com – Academic assistance available to all Akron-Summit County Libary Card holders. Introduction video is available here!
- Resources for career selection
- How to begin a career in behavioral health – Information on various jobs and pathways to start a career in behavioral health.
College and University Resources
- College Search – For best results, under the ‘Paying’ tab, select schools that provide at least 80% of financial need. Students can create an account to save selection criteria and enter their own data to help find appropriate schools.
- College Scorecard – From the Department of Education. This can be used to find Colleges and other resources for post secondary education.
- Scholarships available to APS Students
- College and ACT Resources at Kenmore-Garfield High School
- Free Online Text Books – These may be used to supplement other books. Some of these may also be used at your college or high school already.
- Employment Education Resources – Assistance provided by local employers to their employees.
- Financial Aid Information
- FAFSA estimator – Though ever family is different, Some examples of eligibility in 2023 a family of 3 with the student making $5,000 / year, the grants would be:
- parent earns < 31,500 Pell grant = $6,895 / year (maximum grant)
- parent earns $55,000, Pell Grant = $2,645 / year.
- parent earns over $63,900 grant is zero.
- FAFSA Help In Ohio – Website with some FAFSA information and information on FAFSA completion events.
- Three to Get Ready – Ohio site offering assistance in getting ready for post secondary education. These sites are mostly designed to work with education centers, but has useful information for eveyone: FAFSA Completion Initiative, College Application Month (October), College Signing Day (in May)
- Online Guide to Understanding Financial Aid from Maryville University
- FAFSA estimator – Though ever family is different, Some examples of eligibility in 2023 a family of 3 with the student making $5,000 / year, the grants would be:
- Edsmart.org Guide for Students with Disabilities.
- Research Report – Connecting College Students to Alternative Sources of Support (2014)
- Cost of College
- College Award Letter Analyzer – Use this to keep track of various financial packages received from your college options.
- How to Calculate the Cost of College – From NPR
Other opportunities in Akron for supporting students and children
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA Volunteers) – Volunteers perform actions or functions to protect the best interest of children in our community.
- Summer Camp / Opportunities (See also, Employment Resources, below)
- Wandering Aesthetics offers three different summer camp experiences for those 5-10, 8-13, and 8-14
- Youth Programs at Akron UMADAOP – These programs for youth 6 to 17 provide education, awareness and early intervention techniques , assisting them in making better life choices.
- Search for Early Care and Education Programs – Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services provide a search facility to find good care for children.
- Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation – Accepts and gives away formal dresses for students in need (and more!).
- Community Legal Aid Learning if for Everyone Program (LIFE) – links parents and guardians of children with special needs to various education services available.
- Neighborhood Dads – Organized to help reduce youth violence in Akron. Contact Akron City Council to connect.
Ways to be Active!
Resources for joining the military
- ASVAB Test Preparation – These various sites were found via google. There may be better resources. We would appreciate any feedback on this site. Information about branches and ASVAB scores required is available here.
- ASVAB Tutor – Practice Test
- ASVAB Practice Tests – More practice tests, but with explanations of answers.
- ASVAB Prep Videos from Mometrix Academy – Mometrix nas a series of videos to help with studying for the ASVAB test.
Employment Resources
- Summit County Wage Pathways – Financial incentives for maintaining employment, wage increases, and working in your field.
- City of Akron and Akron Public Schools Careers and Summer Job Opportunities
- Fastenal, a Kenmore manufacturing facility often has local part and full time jobs available.
Life Skills Resources
- Bank on Rubber City – Coalition led by United Way of Summit County and City of Akron helps residents access safe and affordable banking products and services
Mental Health Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK
- ADM Addiction Helpline – gateway numbers for all of summit county sponsored by the ADM Board. Expedited services to multiple levels of care!
330-940-1133 and 330-434-9144 - Alcohol Rehab Help – A website with various resources to assist with understanding, preventing, and treating alcoholism
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