By Purestyn Milk, TCC GO Student Support Coordinator
Guidance. Exploration. Opportunities. TCC GO is here to help students find a meaningful career.
Are you a tribally-enrolled student or a student living in a rural community in the TCC region? Work one-on-one with our TCC GO Student Support Coordinators to navigate the transition from high school to college, a vocational program or the workforce!
Students who are enrolled in TCC GO will have the opportunity to receive beneficial resources that will assist with career exploration and educational opportunities – while earning stipends!
The TCC GO program is designed to provide guidance and resources to high school students in identifying and pursuing their career field of interest while preparing them for post-secondary education or vocational training after high school.
Many students leave high school or begin college without a career plan or knowledge of job market needs. Do you have any plans for your education or career after high school? If so, what are they? If not, what kinds of jobs or experiences (travel, learning new skills, etc.) do you think might interest you? At TCC GO, you will find support as you navigate the transition from high school to college or a vocational program.
TCC GO Opportunities:
- Online Career Exploration: Explore different career paths on the Pathful Explore online program while gaining experience with: Resume Writing, Writing a Cover Letter, Understanding Problem Solving, Job Exploration and Career Awareness, etc. If you complete our online lessons, you will earn a stipend!
- University Courses: TCC GO will cover tuition and fees for students that are dual-enrolled. Students who successfully complete a course with a passing grade, will also have the opportunity to receive a stipend!
- Internet Reimbursement: Households with active TCC GO students are eligible to receive internet reimbursements!
- Senior Project: Reach out and schedule a meeting with your TCC GO Student Support Coordinator at the beginning of the school year and make a plan for your senior year. High School Seniors have the opportunity to receive up to $1200 in stipends! Your senior year is often very busy. TCC GO can assist with: applying for college/vocational school or apprenticeships, completing your Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) application, applying for scholarships, etc. TCC GO will also assist you with staying on track and meeting important deadlines throughout the school year. It is easy to miss deadlines and fall behind.
Why TCC GO might be for you:
- Effie Kokrine Students: In partnership with TCC GO, UAF, and Effie Kokrine, Effie Kokrine students have the opportunity to participate in the Career Explorers program! Students will earn college credit for completing professional development courses. Instructors from the College of Business & Security Management provide instruction on professional writing, preparing for job interviews and more. Earn college credit while exploring different career opportunities and gaining valuable information on job readiness. Effie Kokrine Career Explorers students have the opportunity to attend various field trips throughout the school year. In past years, students visited Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, Doyon, Limited, Denali State Bank, Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, and participated in a campus tour at UAF. We are very thankful to have the opportunity to expose students to different career paths!
- Yukon Koyukuk School District (YKSD) Students: Students enrolled in YSKD have the opportunity to attend the YKSD Career Explorers class once a semester. Students can earn a stipend for completing the week-long class!
- Get a Jumpstart! Allow TCC GO to help you get a jumpstart on college or prepare you for future jobs! Are you interested in an apprenticeship for a union? TCC GO can prepare you!
Hear from TCC Go Students:
It was the TCC GO program that made it possible for me to pay for the college courses, and to be able graduate from high school with a 3.97 GPA.” – Isabella Marks