MOCAN – Missouri College & Career Attainment Network

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Kirksville)
2022-10-26 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri
College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Rolla)
2022-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri
College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November.
Unless noted below, all workshops will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude by 12 p.m.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Integrating Career Advising with Postsecondary Planning (Virtual)
2022-10-28 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as strategies are shared on integrating career advising with postsecondary planning. We will also explore online career planning resources for counselors and students.
We will be joined by Dan Presson, Director of Career Services at Southeast Missouri State University and Michelle Luraschi of Pattonville High School & Mary Giunta of Afton High School.
Register for Integrating Career Advising with Postsecondary Planning

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (West Plains)
2022-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State University – West Plains, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, Missouri

PEN: Postsecondary Value Commission Report - IHEP (virtual)
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:30
For Missouri students and students across America, postsecondary education is one of the most significant investments they will ever make. While there is overwhelming evidence that college is “worth it”, student experiences vary widely, particularly for Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color (BILPOC) and students from low-income backgrounds. Recent surveys indicate students are increasingly questioning the return on the investment of their time and money in postsecondary education. What can institutions, policymakers and college access/success professionals do to center equitable value in postsecondary education, so it remains the proven path to a better living and better life?
We’ll be joined by Eleanor Eckerson Peters, Associate Director of Research and Policy, at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP). IHEP, along with staff from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, co-authored Equitable Value: Promoting Economic Mobility and Social Justice through Postsecondary Education, the 2020 report stemming from the work of the national Postsecondary Value Commission.
At the workshop:
• Learn about the Postsecondary Value Commission report and action agenda for increasing access, affordability, and success for BILPOC students and students from low-income backgrounds.
• Discuss with colleagues the implications for Missouri students and the organizations and colleges that support them.
REGISTER FOR MEETING HERE

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Poplar Bluff)
2022-11-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Three Rivers Community College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November.
Unless noted below, all workshops will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude by 11 a.m. Optional networking lunch is available from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grab and go lunch also available for those unable to stay until noon.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Advising College-Bound Student Athletes (Virtual)
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:30
High school students planning to pursue athletics and athletic scholarships at the collegiate level must be aware of academic and other eligibility requirements. Counselors must also be aware of these requirements. In this workshop, counselors and advisors will:

Understand how to best support your college-bound student athletes,
Understand the eligibility standards for NCAA/NAIA and JUCO including the counselor’s role in the process,
Review challenges faced during and after the pandemic and changes with the eligibility process as a result, and
Review resources available to counselors and discuss several student scenarios

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PEN: Institutional Diversity Statements and Equity Plans with Dr. Tajuan Wilson (Columbia)
2022-11-30 10:00 - 16:00
PEN Administrators/DEI. Invitation only event. Please contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org with any questions.

PDI: The Path to Higher Education: Undocumented and Undeterred (Virtual)
2022-12-02 10:00 - 11:30
In Missouri, undocumented students are ineligible for state scholarships and those attending public institutions are required to pay at least double the tuition rates of their peers who graduate from the same high schools. We are pleased to welcome back Independent Student Advisor, Félipe Martínez (they/them). With 13 years of experience providing direct student advising and programming services, Félipe will provide an overview of the unique challenges faced by undocumented students from Missouri and discuss real, everyday ways counselors and educators can offer guidance and support throughout postsecondary planning.
Register for Workshop Here

PEN: Day of Dialogue with MABHE (virtual)
2022-12-02 12:00 - 14:00
Day of Dialogue – Career Pathing: “Leadership Principles from Black Folk” with Dr. Clarence Green – Interim President at Northwest Missouri State University

Friday, December 2, 2022
12:00 PM 2:00 PM

REGISTER HERE
Contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org with any questions.

PDI: After the FAFSA, What Happens Next? (virtual)
2023-01-11 10:00 - 11:30
More details coming soon.
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PDI: Exploring Community Colleges and Technical Schools (virtual)
2023-01-20 10:00 - 11:30
Attending a community college—even without completing a degree—results in economic payoffs and better job opportunities. Community colleges offer an opportunity to receive a post-secondary education to many students who would not have attended college otherwise.
Join us as we explore the community colleges/technical schools here in the state of Missouri. We will hear from each campus and the unique programs they have to offer. You will also have the opportunity to visit more with the campuses you want to learn more about in breakout rooms.
Think ‘CUBE style’
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PDI: Summer Steps for Financial Aid with uAspire (virtual)
2023-02-01 10:00 - 11:30
PDI Workshop for College and Career Counselors/Advisers
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Describe the financial aid tasks students must complete over the summer to successfully matriculate
Help students understand the college bill and prepare for indirect expenses
Identify payment options and strategies to minimize cost of attendance
Find opportunities for students to build self-advocacy skills

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PDI: Comparing Financial Offer Letters/Closing the Gap (virtual)
2023-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as we are joined with our colleagues from MASFAP to discuss comparing financial offer letters. We will also explore scholarship opportunities available through Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation and My Scholarship Central.
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PDI: Exploring Non-Degree Programs & Apprenticeships (virtual)
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30
We will be joined with colleagues from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to learn more about employment projections for the state and apprenticeship opportunities. We will also spend time with 2 organizations with non-degree program opportunities for high school graduates, Associated General Contractors of Missouri and NPower Missouri.
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MOCAN Power of Networks Convening
2023-02-23 08:15 - 15:00 | Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, 1000 N. Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Our first statewide, in-person convening of all of our network partners! This is a work session where we will focus on cross-sector strategies to increase affordability for Missouri students, informed by listening sessions with scholarship providers across the state. Participation is open to MOCAN network partners. For more information, email Laura Winter.

Health Care Career Day
2023-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn what it takes to be a health care hero
This statewide, virtual event will take students inside Missouri hospitals to learn about the hottest careers in health care and engage in real world learning. All grade levels are invited to join the free event streaming 9AM – 1PM
Register individually or as class today!
Health Care Career Day was developed in partnership by the Missouri Chamber Foundation, the Missouri Hospital Association and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-02-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Eureka High School
Find your path!
Families and students in grades 6 through 12, as well as recent graduates, are invited to join us to experience a variety of careers through interactive exhibits and discussion with industry professionals.
Come learn more about these exciting and fulfilling job opportunities, many of which require training instead of a traditional, 4-year degree. Spanning regional employers seeking new talent, our exhibitors will include representatives from key career pathways including:

Advanced Manufacturing
Construction
Culinary & Hospitality
Healthcare
Information Technology
Public Safety
Transportation & Logistics

Special School District of St. Louis County will host 3 weekends of Showcase events. Come see us!

PDI: Advising Students Interested in Attending HBCUs & HSIs (virtual)
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30
We will be joined by Khadija Tejan (Riverview Gardens School District) to learn about the history of HBCUs, why students choose HBCUs, and how to support students interested in enrolling. We will also be joined by Dr. Gilberto Perez of Goshen College which was recently designated a Hispanic-Serving Institute by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Perez will talk about Goshen’s journey and how they are working to address the college-going culture with the Latinx community in their region. We will wrap up our time with a panel of current students from Harris-Stowe State University, Lincoln University, and Donnelly College.
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St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | North Tech

St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | South Tech High School

PDI: College Student Support Services & Resources (virtual)
2023-03-17 10:00 - 11:30
During this PDI, we will be joined by MOCAN’s Senior Director of Postsecondary Equity & Attainment, Trent Ball, to review strategies that stand out at colleges and universities to support low-income and BILPOC students. We will also be joined by colleagues at higher education institutions engaged in the Postsecondary Equity Network.
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PEN Virtual Book Club: The Color of Law
2023-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join colleagues in the Postsecondary Equity Network for our second virtual book club discussion. This month, we’ll discuss The Color of Law: The Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-2srz8sGty9FD7pEz6EF3FYBvTHUsHR

MOCAN CCA Purpose First Webinar: Integrating Career Services into the Onboarding Process
2023-03-29 09:00 - 10:00
Open to all Postsecondary Equity Network partner institutions! Complete College America and Purpose First partner institutions will share effective strategies for integrating career services in to the process of student onboarding. Early integration of career and academic advising leads to better informed decisions for choice of major and courses. Virtual. Registration information will be sent to PEN partners. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PDI: Supporting Students with Learning Differences in Postsecondary Planning (virtual)
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:30
At this workshop, we’ll learn how to support postsecondary planning for students with learning differences. We will be joined by colleagues from the high school, community-based, and higher education sectors.
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PEN Virtual Book Club: The State Must Provide
2023-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join Postsecondary Equity Network colleagues for the next book club discussion. This month we’ll discuss The State Must Provide: The Definitive History of Racial Inequality in American Higher Education by Adam Harris.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdO2gqTgpEtOR32xsBcMbA9Xfi6zr9UWZ

MO-KAN-NE TRIO Conference
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-14 | Marriott Country Club Plaza Kansas City
Register and learn more at www.mokanne.org

Adult Learner Network Convening
2023-04-20 09:00 - 15:00
A full-day workshop devoted to developing Missouri’s strategy for engaging and supporting adult learners. Hosted by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, the Adult Learner Network and MOCAN with support from Education Strategy Group.
Register here.

MOCAN Career Pathways & Apprenticeship Showcase
2023-04-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston Campus, 2401 N Main, Sikeston, MO, 63801
MOCAN is collaborating with southeast Missouri organizations to host the Career Pathways & Apprenticeship Showcase in Sikeston on Saturday, April 22nd to connect recent high school graduates, adults looking for new career opportunities, and curious middle and high school students with southeast Missouri area employers and training programs looking for talent!
FREE and open to the public!

Missouri State University Collaborative Diversity Conference
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-28 | Missouri State University, 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri
Join colleagues from across the state at PEN partner institution Missouri State University for the annual Collaborative Diversity Conference.
Register here.
