Willowbrook Guidance Department hosts College and Career Awareness Week

From March 20 to 24, the Willowbrook Guidance Department hosted its annual College and Career Awareness Week.

Throughout the week, seniors were invited to complete a sticker with the name of the college/university they plan to attend and add it to a poster in the foyer.

On March 20, representatives from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard met with students during a Military Fair to discuss what each branch has to offer with regard to post-high school options. Students also had the opportunity to take the ASVAB Exam, which is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

Top left: Tech. Sgt. Rosario T. Cristao with the U.S. Air Force speaks with Willowbrook senior Bradley Kmet during Willowbrook's Military Fair on March 20. Top right: Junior Deangelo Pinkston practices pull-ups at the U.S. Marines booth during the fair. Bottom: Freshman Raymond Ehrlich practices push-ups at the U.S. Army Reserve booth.

On March 21, about 25 career professionals and local businesses shared their insight and expertise in various fields with students during Willowbrook’s Career and Vocational Fair. A Résumé Workshop also took place that day. To see a list of the careers that were represented, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3305.

Top left: Anna Marie MacDonald with the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center (left) chats with Village of Villa Park Village President Deb Bullwinkel during Willowbrook's Career and Vocational Fair on March 21. Top right: Lt. Mike Barton with the Villa Park Fire Department speaks with Willowbrook sophomore Dominic McClearn. Bottom left: John Hankes (left) shares information about Universal Technical Institute with senior Lucas Olson. Bottom right: Freshman Margaret Hassler visits the Pivot Point Academy booth.

On March 22, representatives from about 60 colleges and universities visited Willowbrook to speak with students about their respective campus during a College and Vocational Fair. An Essay-Writing Workshop also took place that day to help students prepare for their college essays. To see a list of the colleges/universities that were present, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3305.

Top left: Mary Wahlbeck, Center Dean with DeVry University Naperville Center, speaks with Willowbrook junior Yumna Imran during Willowbrook's College and Vocational Fair on March 22. Top right: Lindsay Brunelli, Chicago Admissions Representative with The University of Kansas, shares information with freshman Lisandro Ramirez. Bottom left: April Ponte, Admissions Counselor with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, speaks with freshman Moustafa Elghor. Bottom right: Eve Hoffman, Admission Counselor with Loyola University Chicago, speaks with sophomores Luis Reyes and Valerie Mazeika.