October Career Center Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/12/26 (07:07 AM)

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October 2026 Newsletter

Events Calendar

10/13- Paul Mitchell Boise Open House (all students)
10/13- Idaho Job Fair (all students)
10/15- FAFSA and Scholarship Help at CWI (seniors)
10/15- Discover University of Utah (all students)
10/20- CWI Micron Day (all students)
10/21- PSAT/NMSQT at Borah. All sophomores & juniors will participate
10/21- Boise State Respiratory Care Program Open House (all students)
10/25- Idaho Science & Aerospace Scholars Program (juniors)
10/26- Christian College Fair (all students)
10/26- Congressional App Challenge (all students)
10/27- Borah's FAFSA Night (seniors)

*Job Opening Needs: Boise National Forest Wildfire Jobs (seniors)

*Volunteers Needed: Assistance League of Boise (all students)

View School Events & Rep Visits!

Don't miss out on our Career Center visitors from colleges, businesses, and the military. It is updated in real time. Visits will often occur during break and lunch.

SENIORS

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Happy Apply Idaho Month!

10/12-15: Seniors will receive help completing college and scholarship applications in English class. Below are the applications we will focus on the most:

10/27: Borah's FAFSA Night in the Library 5:30-7:30 PM. Families can stop by anytime to get help filling out the 2027-28 FAFSA Application.

*If you do NOT have a Senior English Class or are an Early Graduate, please let Ms. Porchia know.

Idaho College Events For All Students

Idaho State University Events:

10/15- Experience The ROAR & Health and Science Night from 6-9pm @ the Meridian Campus. FREE student gift, FREE refreshments, WIN $1,000 scholarship, experience hands on lab activity.
3/11- College of Technology TECH EXPO- Head to Pocatello for a full day tech experience on the ISU Campus.

Lewis-Clark State College Events:

11/6 and 11/14- Discovery Day Visit campus and learn all about what it means to be a Warrior!
11/13- Health Professions Day. Visit the campus and state-of-the-art healthcare labs, enjoy hands on activities and meet faculty!

Boise State University Events:

11/7- Bronco Day- we welcome ALL future students and their families to explore campus and fell what it means to BE A BRONCO!
11/11- Honors College Showcase (in person or virtual options)- discover what honors students and faculty are doing in the classroom and beyond. Meet current students, discover programs and hear about undergraduate research opportunities.
12/3- Idaho Youth Leadership Summit. Enhance your leadership skills, get inspired, explore colleges, and connect with local employers [Not a BSU event, but will be hosted on BSU's campus]
2/7- Mosaic- First generation or low income high school seniors are invited to attend a program designed to help the transition from high school to college. Students attending are eligible for a scholarship!
1/17 and 3/7- Discover Boise State- talk with an admissions counselor, hear from current students, learn about campus, view residence halls and get a personalized tour!

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University of Idaho Events:

10/30- Envision- This event is designed for interested students. Come check out the campus, programs and see what it's like to be a Vandal!
11/20- Meet the Vandals- Can't make it to Moscow, no problem. Meet the Vandals in Boise!
March-July- UIdaho Bound- This event is designed for admitted students to check out living options, view academic departments and feel what it is like to BE A VANDAL!

College of Idaho Event:

10/24- Fall Preview Day- This event allows students to experience a visit outside the academic week. Check out mock classes, interact with faculty, tour campus and enjoy lunch on us!
Schedule by 2/1- Individual Tour, High school seniors who complete an official personal visit anytime between Aug 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027 are eligible for this one-time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship!

Northwest Nazarene University Events:

11/6 and 3/12- NNU Fridays: Come experience life as a Night Hawk on our two NNU Friday events
Schedule by 4/1- Individual Tour, Come join us anytime Monday, Wednesday or Friday September- April! All students get $1,000 scholarship to NNU!

BYU-Idaho Event:

10/16- Join us for Campus Day 2026! We welcome hundreds of high school students and their families to experience BYU-Idaho in person and all we have to offer! Each student will get an opportunity to explore the following:

admissions presentations
housing information
financial aid assistance
experience campus activities

College of Southern Idaho Events:

Schedule a Campus Tour as an individual or as a group. Pick between:

CTE Discovery Tour
Virtual Tour
Vet Tech Tour
and more!

College of Western Idaho Events:

10/15- FAFSA and Scholarship Help at CWI. Join us for food, beverages and help to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).One lucky attendee will win a $1,000 CWI Scholarship! Even if you are not attending CWI, you can still attend.
10/20- CWI Micron Day explore pathways for in-demand careers and a chance for a $1,000 CWI Scholarship!
Schedule a tour to learn more about CWI and it's programs!

North Idaho College Events:

Schedule a Campus Tour as an individual or as a group to learn about programs and opportunities!

College of Eastern Idaho Events:

Schedule a Campus Tour as an individual or as a group to learn about programs and opportunities!

Family Resource!

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Scholarships

It is always a good time to search and apply to scholarships!

Due 10/30- US Bank Scholarship Program (juniors & seniors)
Due 10/31- Voice of Democracy (all grades)
Due 10/31- Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship (all grades)
Due 10/31- Visionary Scholarship (all grades)
Due 11/11- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship (seniors)
Due 11/12- Elks Most Valuable Student Award (seniors)
Due Oct/Dec- ROTC Scholarship (seniors)
Various deadlines- Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (seniors)
Various deadlines- BSD Grand Scholarship List (all students)
Various deadlines- Next Steps Idaho Scholarship Directory (all students)
Various deadlines- Computers for Kids (all students)

Career Center Scholarship Page

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Contact Information

Did you miss the last newsletter? Check it out here!

Ms. Porchia's Contact Information

Sherise.Porchia@boiseschools.org

208-854-4388

Career Center Website

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