Explore college opportunities during your school day!
Bring JCCC to your classroom! We can present during your class period or Professional Day. Our presentations cover topics on every parent and student’s mind, including paying for college, application info and career readiness.
In-service: Teachers
Up to 45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Learn the many ways you can get help paying for your education. Find out about internal and external scholarship opportunities. Explore employment options available to college students. Hear about the Federal Work-Study program. Get helpful hints for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).Up to 45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Get an inside look at the services available to you as a JCCC Cavalier. Every student has access to free, unlimited tutoring, career counseling, accessibility accommodations, our state-of-the-art fitness center and distinct support centers for your area of study.
Up to 45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Get to know Career Technical Education (CTE), a program providing students of all ages with the academic skills and training necessary to succeed in their future careers.
In-class: Students
Up to 45 minutes | Freshmen and Sophomores
Look into Kansas City metro area’s workforce outlook, including which fields are projected to grow and what careers will be in high demand. Participate in a fun career exploration activity. Hear about early college options at JCCC.Up to 30 minutes | All Grade Levels
Find out how to create your Dynamic Forms account and apply for admission to JCCC. Realize the differences between degree-seeking and nondegree-seeking. Hear about the acceptance email, and what important information you’ll receive when you’re admitted to the College. Understand your personal admission plan and the steps you’ll need to take before enrolling in classes.
Up to 45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Discover what famous people are community college alumni. Learn the key differences between a community college and a university. Find out how your community college credits can lead directly to a career or allow you to successfully transfer to a four-year college or university.
Up to 45 minutes | Juniors and Seniors
Understand the key differences between high school and college. Learn the lingo of higher education through a college terminology discussion. Hear about early college options and discover the many student services and resources available at JCCC.
Parent Programming
Up to 30-45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Discover how to earn college credit while in high school (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and dual credit). Hear about the admissions process for College Now and Quick Step classes. Find out which college courses are FREE for high school students through Excel in CTE. Discover how your career-related classes in high school can earn college credit toward an associate degree at JCCC through the Career Pathways program.Up to 45 minutes | All Grade Levels
Learn the many ways you can get help paying for your education. Find out about internal and external scholarship opportunities. Explore employment options available to college students. Hear about the Federal Work-Study program. Get helpful hints for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Let’s break down each step of the higher education process. We’ll go over finding the right program, applying for college, exploring financial options and succeeding in the classroom and beyond.
Customized Presentations
Any of the presentations above can be tailored to meet the needs of special populations, including McKinney-Vento Act (homeless or without permanent address), Foster Care, Undocumented/DACA or ESL/ESOL students.
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