Transitional Studies Student Success
Tutor Center
Mish ee twie 1132
The Tutor Center in Mish ee twie 1132 provides assistance with educational and professional needs to students in Transitional Studies and Student Grant programs.
The center has computer resources and is staffed by high-quality tutors and mentors who can help students with assignments, resume writing, study tips, time management strategies, and methods for relieving test anxiety.
For more information, contact the Transitional Studies Program Office at 509.682.6790
Other tutoring services are also offered by WVC at no cost to students. See the Tutoring Services webpage for more information.
Transition to College or Career Training
I'd like to let you know about some next steps you can take to help you be successful as you transition into another education or training program here at WVC.
ABE classes have just a small charge, but classes from other departments on campus
will charge regular college tuition and fees and often require you to purchase textbooks
and materials to be able to complete the class.
No need to worry! There are lots of programs that help support students financially while they are getting
the education and training they need to enter the career of their choice.
But because it is expensive, it is important to plan ahead so that you are choosing
to prepare for a "good-fit" career for you and so that the financial support is ready
for you when you need it.
Check out the sections below for more information about what to do next.
Here are some important steps to complete in order to transition into a college-level
education or training program at WVC.
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Apply for the aid year you think you may begin taking classes from other departments at WVC
- Remember that there are two types of financial aid that you may be offered:
- Gift Aid (grants and scholarships) which you do not need to pay back
- Loans (government or private loans) which you will need to pay back
- Remember that there are two types of financial aid that you may be offered:
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Financial Aid applications usually take at least two months to process, so don't wait! Apply early to allow for processing time and to reserve the most financial support for your education (they do run out of money)
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If you need help filling out the application, contact the Student Grants Center for assistance (see below)
2. Explore some of your "good-fit" career options
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Complete some career assessments and learn more about the careers that interest you the most
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Use some of these resources: CareerOneStop, Career Cruising (use username wvc and password wenatchee), Washington Career Bridge, and O*Net Online
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If you need more guidance deciding which program at WVC will fit you best, please contact your faculty adviser or the WVC Counseling Department for more information and help with career planning
3. Complete the WVC Transition Form
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This form lets the Educational Planning Department know that you are near the end of your Transitional Studies HS+ or ESL program and that you want to start a new program soon
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After this form is submitted, a Student Navigator will reach out to you to help you plan your program and classes
4. Complete the Student Grants Center Interest Survey
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This form helps our Grants Center Navigators understand your career and educational plans, and see if you may qualify for additional grant support while you are in school
5. Ask if starting college-level classes before you finish your diploma is a good option
for you
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There is special "Ability to Benefit" bridge funding to pay for HS+ students to start college-level classes before they have completed their diplomas
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This is a best fit for students who have completed the ABE 24 English Level E and the ABE 42 Advanced Math classes already, and who know what educational or training program they want to do next
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If you are interested in doing this, let's set up a time to talk more about it and see if it would be a good option for you.
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Contact: Julie Fitch, 509-682-6425 or jfitch@wvc.edu
We are excited that you'd like to continue your education and training after completing
your Transitional Studies HS+ or ESL Program.
WVC has a lot of great programs to prepare students for in-demand career areas.
Below are some links to career assessments to help you learn more about some good-fit
career options that you could prepare for.
These websites have career and interest assessments as well as information to learn
more about different careers.
After you complete one or more of the assessments, you can spend some time learning
about the careers that interest you the most.
- CareerOneStop
- Career Cruising
- Use username wvc and password wenatchee
- Washington Career Bridge
- O*Net Online
- This has some good information about careers
Once you have a few ideas about possible future careers, you can schedule a meeting
with our WVC counselors to discuss this further and make a plan.
Our WVC Counselors offer career, academic, and personal counseling, and are really great sources of information for students.
Here is a link to the WVC Counseling website where you can learn more and schedule an appointment.