Exploration Day at Garden City Community College Set for Nov. 10
[Garden City, KS] September 20, 2021 -- Garden City Community College will host its annual Exploration Day on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to the GCCC campus to explore various fields of study and discover opportunities that GCCC provides.
The schedule for the day includes a welcome session to introduce the college, an open house session for students to explore areas of study which interest them, free lunch, and a closing session. During the lunch, three (3) $1,000 scholarships and six (6) $500 scholarships will be given out. Check-in is from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and the closing session should conclude by 1:30 p.m.
Areas of Study Represented on Exploration Day:
- Animal Science/Agriculture/Meat & Food Science
- Art/Design
- Business/Technology/Computer Science/Computer Support Specialist
- Communications - English/Speech/Journalism/Media/Quiz Bowl
- Cosmetology/Manicuring
- Criminal Justice/Fire Science/EMT/Paramedic
- Education/Early Childhood Education
- Health Education/Physical Education/Athletic Training
- John Deere Tech/Automotive Tech
- Math/Science
- Drama/Music - Vocal & Instrumental
- Nursing/Allied Health
- Psychology/Sociology
- Welding/Carpentry/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Registration is now open and high school students can register by contacting their school counselor or by going to https://www.gcccks.edu/exploration_day_2021.aspx. When registering, students should be prepared to select which sessions they would like to attend. Breakout sessions are provided for all general education, fine arts, and vocational/technical fields. A few clubs and teams will also host a breakout session. Recommended registration deadline is Oct. 22, 2021. Students who register by Oct. 22nd will be entered to win a scholarship.
For questions regarding GCCC's Exploration Day, contact Julie Farr at julie.farr@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9684.
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Garden City Community College exists to produce positive contributors to the economic and social well-being of society.