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Terre Haute North Guidance Department
Welcome to the Terre Haute North Guidance Department page. Here you can find information faculty and current news pertaining to the department. A page featuring useful links related to guidance is also included as a helpful resource to parents and students. If you need to contact a specific faculty member, you can use the faculty list to contact the teacher via e-mail. The page will also contain a link to that faculty member's individual page if one is available.
Mission Statement:
The Terre Haute North Vigo High School community is committed to providing a secure haven for learning. We strive to empower and to challenge all students to become educated, ethical, responsible citizens in a diverse, ever-changing world.
Guidance Staff:
Career Information and Exploration:
- How do I begin?
KnowHow2GoIndiana - what students need to know about preparing for college
Learn More Indiana
Learn More Resource Center, Indiana's Pre-K to College Connection, supports and encourages lifelong learning for all Indiana citizens. Up-to-date materials, helpful checklists and other valuable resources and education from early learning, to K-12, to college and careers.
Scavenger Hunt - just to get you thinking, find answers to these questions!
Twenty Questions to Ask Your School Counselor- your guidance counselor is one of your best resources as you plan for your future. Here are some basic questions to help get your conversation started.
Action Plan: High School Freshmen
Action Plan: High School Sophomores
Action Plan: High School Juniors
Action Plan: High School Seniors
Y.E.S. - Youth Embracing Service, a non-profit youth volunteer organization
- General Career Exploration
America's Career Info Net
Bridges (password and login at THN)
Career Overview
GORP Jobs – descriptions of offbeat jobs
Job Profiles
Job Star – useful for career planning
Job Web –extensive collection of career information
Mapping Your Future
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Riley Guide – on-line job search with good general hints
Strategic Skills Initiative - specific employment info for geographic areas
Uni XL – extensive database of job descriptions
- Deciding On a College Major
My Majors
Undergrad Majors & Interests
What Can I Do With a Major In?
- Math, Science and Engineering Exploration
Discover Engineering
Engineering: Your Future
Career Cornerstone
(math, science, and tech)
On-Line Guide to Engineering Schools and Careers
- Minorities
Career Resources for Black Collegians
Job Search and Career Management Tools for Minorities
Work for Women
- Miscellaneous
ASVAB Career Exploration Program- helps interpret your ASVAB results
Build Your Future in Construction
Career Voyages – focuses on high growth industries and high demand occupations
Get Technology
Health Career Resource Center
Resume Magic
Resumes
- Apprenticeship Links
Building & Trades
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841
6801 S. U.S. Hwy 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Northwest IN Building & Trades Council
Plumbers & Steam Fitters Local 157
Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
For more information contact:
Tom R. Mattox
Training Coordinator
8707 East Milner Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47803-9796
(812) 877-1736
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Specific Career Links:
College Search Information:
- Preparing Your Child For College
- Indiana Colleges & Universities
- The Common Application
- Common Black College Application
- Any College - Search for colleges by program, state, school type, sport and school name.
- Campus Tours - Fast & easy access to interactive tours of colleges across the U.S.
- College Majors? - Website sponsored by Purdue Univ. to help students connect majors to careers.
- College MatchMaker - Terrific site to help narrow college choices - NEW LINK
- College Is Possible - A comprehensive site providing information about paying for, preparing for, and choosing a college. Great for first-generation-to-college students.
- College Planning - Site designed to help students prepare for college and the support services available.
- College Profiles - Features in-depth profiles about academic programs, athletics, campus life, and financial aid. Geographic search, honors programs, women's colleges, stats on minority enrollment.
- College View - College search service with profiles of 3,500+ colleges & universities, virtual tours, on-line apps, financial aid info, and career planning aids.
- Community Colleges
- Early Decision-Early Action - Sponsored by the National Association of College Admission Counselors this site lists 378 colleges which offer these options.
- First Generation Students - excellent website
for first-generation students and their families - NEW LINK
- Historically Black Colleges - Provides information & services related to historically black colleges and universities.
- Pathways to College Network - Info to improve the college success of underserved students, under represented minorities, low income students, first generation to college and students with disabilities.
- The Princeton Review - Great resources to help with testing, admissions, financial aid and more.
- The Personal Statement
- Peterson's Guide - Organized information about educational opportunities with database search.
- Students.net - A vast gateway to information a student planning for college needs.
- Super College - Site offers guidance for the college search, admissions, tests, and scholarships.
- Graduation Watch - Search for the graduation rate of any college you are interested in applying to.
- Guide to State Residency - This site is sponsored by The College Board and lists requirements for in-state tuition across the U.S. by state.
- Essay Writing
- U.S. College Search - Huge site offering college searches by state/city, major/degree, or school name.
- U.S. News & World Report College Rankings
- U.S. Universities Alphabetical Listing
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Scholarship & Finanacial Aid Information:
Graduation Requirements:
Special Education Resources:
- INDIANA Division of Exceptional Learners - This is an official web site supported by the Indiana Dept of Ed which addresses gifted and talented (grades K-12) programs and for students with disabilities from ages 3-21.
- Attention Deficit Disorder - This will link you to CHADD a non-profit organization for persons with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
- ADD Resources - Information about ADD, its diagnosis, and resources to help.
- Females with ADD
- National Attention Deficit Disorder Association - Comprehensive site which includes information concerning research, treatment, coaching, books on ADD, career & work, family issues, legal issues, school & ADD, support groups, adolescent area, websites, women & ADD, and work & career.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities - Current information about learning disabilities as well as resources for college life and the transition.
- LD Online - Guide with information on disabilities for parents, children and educators.
- Post-secondary Education - The HEATH Resource Center sponsored by George Washington University provides a national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Guide to Attending University for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities - A site supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association which provides helpful tips and information for students with mental illness transition successfully into college life.
- ADDvance - This site addresses the needs of females with ADD. Contains articles on support groups, resources, and links to other ADD sites.
- Specific College Websites:
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Test Registration & Preparation:
Post-Secondary Training by Specialty:
21st Century Scholars:
News: Links of Interest:
Curriculum Guide
Student Handbook
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