GCCC Exploration Day on Nov. 13
[Garden City, KS, Oct. 14, 2019--] Garden City Community College will host its annual Exploration Day on Nov. 13, 2019.
Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to the campus to explore various fields of study and discover what they want to study. The schedule for the day includes a welcome session to introduce the college, two sessions for students to explore, free lunch, and a closing session. During the lunch, three (3) $1,000 scholarships and six (6) $500 scholarships will be given out to students who register by Oct. 28. Check-in is from 8-8:30 a.m., and the closing session should conclude by 1 p.m.
Students can choose from the following areas:
- Animal Science/Agriculture/Meat & Food Science
- Art/Design
- Business/Technology/Computer Science
- Communications - English/Speech/Journalism/Media/Quiz Bowl
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice/Fire Science/EMT/Paramedic
- Education
- Health Education/Physical Education/Athletic Training
- John Deere Tech/Automotive Tech
- Math/Science
- Military Science
- Drama/Music - Vocal & Instrumental
- Nursing/Allied Health
- Psychology/Sociology
- Welding
High school students can register by contacting their school counselor or registering themselves online. 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 breakout sessions. Recommended registration deadline is Oct. 28, 2019, for entry into the scholarship giveaway. For questions, contact Julie Farr, administrative asst. to the dean of technical education, at julie.farr@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9684.
Garden City Community College exists to produce positive contributors to the economic
and social well-being of society. 