Career & College Center
About
The importance of post-secondary education has increased significantly. Preparation, gaining marketable skills and experience are all pivotal parts in your path to success. Future economic stability and career opportunities are driven by the careful action plans that begin early on in high school.
Victoria Independent School District, in partnership with Victoria College, is committed to the individual success of all our students and their post-graduation plans. Victoria East and Victoria West both have a Career & College Center to assist with these plans. Our center is eager to provide help with both academic and non-academic pathways through a variety of services.
Upcoming Visitors
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: Monday January, 27, 2020
Creative Careers Begin Here
- FIDM has produced tens of thousands of graduates working in creative industries around the world.
- Experience California life and learn from leaders in design, business, entertainment, fashion, tech, and action sports.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to get a multi-campus/multi-city experience with our option to attend your first year in San Francisco or Orange County.
- Customize your Bachelor’s Degree and graduate with two degrees in four years.
- Transfer your Associates Degree credits to FIDM and start as a Junior.
- Choose from 30+ majors, including Product Development, Digital Cinema, Beauty Marketing, Merchandising & Marketing, Business of Denim, and more.
- Earn an innovative MBA with a competitive, creative focus.
- Join a creative community focused on Sustainability, Diversity, and Civic Responsibility.
- Launch a creative future by learning hands-on, entrepreneurial skills that lead to success in the industry.
Rep. Info:
Beth Newman
College Representative
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Phone: 218-380-8119
Email: bnewman@fidm.edu
College Representative
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Phone: 218-380-8119
Email: bnewman@fidm.edu
February 25, 2020
Rep Info:
David Davila
HS Admissions
832.451.5691
davila@twsweld.com
HS Admissions
832.451.5691
davila@twsweld.com
TBA: February 2020
Rep Info:
Gilbert Cruz
Office: 936-294-1828
gilbertcruz@shsu.edu
gilbertcruz@shsu.edu
Services
- Dual Credit Opportunities
- Career & Academic Advising
- Information on Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools and Military
- College Admissions Assistance
- College Entrance Exams (SAT, ACT & TSI)
- Testing & College Application Waivers
- Financial Aid (FAFSA & TASFA)
- Scholarships
- Career Assessment
- Classroom Visits & Presentations
- Field Trips & Events
- College & Military Recruiter Visits
Dual Credit
- Dual Credit Enrollment is an educational program, available through the partnership between VISD and the Victoria College.The dual credit program is designed to enable high school students to enroll in courses that receive both college and high school credits simultaneously. Dual Credit Enrollment is a great way for high school students to get a jump start on their college education.
- To learn more about dual enrollment, click "Dual Credit Applicants" on the right side task bar.
Recruiters
Throughout the school year, the Career and College Center arranges various college, university, technical and vocational recruiter visits, as well as military recruiter visits at our Victoria East HS campus. Recruiters have the opportunity to speak directly with our students in the lunchroom commons area during lunch periods, give classroom presentations, or show web-based presentations. If you're interested in scheduling a visit or presentation, please contact Ms. Alexis Vega.
GenTX Victoria
- GenTX Victoria, a part of the statewide Generation TX movement, is a community-wide collaboration aimed at encouraging an entire generation of Texans to pursue education or training after high school. Throughout the school year, the Career and College Center will have various field trips and events available to students and parents that focus on career opportunities, colleges and universities, financial aid (FASFA) and College Applications.
- We invite students, parents, educators, businesses, and community leaders to become part of the movement and to support this generation of Texas students. The first step to getting involved with Generation TX is simply to believe in us—believe that we can change the future of Texas.
- Interested in learning more?
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