Future/College Planning
ICAN Tip of the Week – March 12, 2026
A Guide to Career & College Planning – Online Seminar
Life After High School – A Guide to Career and College Planning
Perfect for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents
Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 pm – REGISTER
There are many post-high school options available to students through education and training programs. This program engages students and parents in a discussion of recent employment trends and industry growth outlook to provide insights into the developing a post-high school plan for both college and career.
Interested Elementary Education Students
The College of Education – Elementary Education, Teacher Education Program at the University of Iowa will be doing informational sessions this spring semester. If you are interested in learning more about the Elementary Education, Teacher Education program please see the dates, times and links below.
Thursday, March 5th: 5:00-6:00
Thursday, April 2nd: 5:00-6:00
Information Sessions will be held over Zoom https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/98579920228
Questions can be directed to Misty Brents, misty-brents@uiowa.edu, Academic Advisor for Elementary Education
New ICAN Mobile App – Now Available
One Stop Shop – Career & College
The ICAN Future Ready Career and College Fair is unlike any other in Eastern Iowa, bridging the gap between career exploration and college/training selection, to help students make informed decisions that align career interests with education and training selection.
Whether you’re a freshman or sophomore just starting to explore careers, or a junior narrowing your list of college choices, Future Ready is the perfect opportunity for you to gather knowledge, make connections, and begin to make informed decisions about your future.
Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with school representatives from across the country and with Iowa business leaders about the jobs of tomorrow.
ICAN Future Ready Career & College Fair
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Blvd • Cedar Rapids
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1 – 3 p.m.
In addition to an expansive selection of colleges and universities, the ICAN Future Ready Fair will also feature Career Clusters represented by Iowa businesses, a section of exhibitors that specialize in ‘Earn As You Learn’ apprenticeship programs, military options, and college and career planning and preparation.
· Register for event reminder and get your barcode
Visit http://www.icansucceed.org/futurereadyfair for all the event details and updates of exhibitors and breakout sessions.
Scholarship Program for All Iowa High School Grades Open Now
The ISL Education Lending Scholarship is an opportunity for all high school students, not just seniors, to learn about planning and paying for college. In addition, their parents or guardians and current college students may enter. Winners receive deposits into ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) accounts so they can choose when and how to use the awards.
About the Opportunity
Ninth- to 12th-grade students who are residents of Iowa are eligible for this scholarship program from ISL Education Lending.
Qualification and registration is easy. Your students simply:
- Visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Enter to register by April 3, 2026.
- Provide basic contact information for themselves and their parents or guardians.
After registering, students may continue to read three quick college planning and financing tips and answer a multiple choice question for each.
For the remainder of the scholarship period, registered students receive emailed information on college planning and financing.
Forty-five winners will be drawn from eligible high school, college and parent entries in December. Each winner will receive a $1,000 deposit into an ISave 529 account.
Additional Chances to Win
Each student may enter themselves only once per program period, but a parent or guardian, or another adult who holds an ISave 529 account naming the student as a beneficiary, can enter on their student’s behalf once per program period.
Those who registered last year and remain eligible are encouraged to participate again.
Career Fair – Iowa Air National Guard
Iowa Hero Academy – Application is OPEN!
SFMC College of Nursing – Spring Discovery Day
Saint Francis Medical Center is excited to invite you to attend our Spring Discovery Day, created for future students and prospective applicants interested in pursuing a career in the nursing profession through the programs offered by our College of Nursing.
We are offering two Discovery Day opportunities this spring—please consider choosing the date that works best for you:
- April 25, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Location:
304 E. Illinois Avenue
Peoria, Illinois 61603
Discovery Day is an excellent opportunity to explore our nursing programs and gain insight into what it’s like to be a nursing student at Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the nursing profession and the nursing programs offered by our College of Nursing
- Meet nursing faculty, staff and current nursing students
- Speak with representatives from Financial Aid, Student Success, Counseling, and Academic Advising
- Hear from student panels to get firsthand experiences from current nursing students
- Experience interactive nursing simulations hosted by nursing faculty
- Ask questions about the application, admission and enrollment process
If you are interested in attending, please complete the registration form using the link below:
Discovery Day Spring 2026! – Fill out form
We look forward to welcoming you to campus and helping you take the next step toward a rewarding career in nursing.
Warm regards,
SFMC-CON Admissions Department