College and Career Center

Planning for College

• ACT Test Information
• SAT College Boards

College Admissions Timeline

• Junior Year
• Senior Year

Planning Resources

• Senior/Junior Naviance
• First in the Family - Resources to help first generation college students.
• KnowHow2Go - Take the quiz to find out what you know about going to college; steps to apply to college.

Choosing a College

• Petersons.com - Find the school that's right for you. College information and admissions advice.
• Princeton Review - Search schools and majors. View college rankings.
• College Board - Step by step advice and interactive tools for college planning. Explore majors.
• Virginia Public Four-Year, Two-Year and Community Colleges
• Virginia Private Colleges
• Virginia Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreements

College Athletics

• NCAA Eligibility Center

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Starting on October 1st of their senior year, students and parents can begin their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  All students who plan to attend college, whether 2- or 4-year, vocational or technical, need to complete a FAFSA.  Remember to check the priority deadline for each college to which you are applying.  Apply early so that you can receive the maximum funds available to you.

• Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA
• What are the steps to completing a FAFSA?
• NNPS Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
• What You Need to Know About Financial Aid

Planning for a Career

Career Assessments

• Senior/Junior Naviance

• Virginia Education Wizard - Students can take interest, skills, and values assessments. The Wizard contains a number of tools to help users explore careers, plan education, pay for college and much more. There are also Parent Resources available to assist parents with planning for their children's education. Students can take the assessment on-line at home or in the College and Career Center.

• ASVAB Career Exploration Program - This is a comprehensive career planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools. This assessment measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success i military. The ASVAB is offered at Heritage High School each year.

Career Exploration

• Virginia Employment Commission
• MyFuture.com- Figure out what's next! Explore career areas, find a college or trade school, and explore the military.
• Mapping Your Future - Your journey starts here! Explore careers, prepare for college and learn about financial aid.
• VDOE Academic and Career Plan
• Occupational Outlook Handbook  - A classic reference that with information on careers from A to Z, compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• O*NET - Tool for career exploration and job analysis.
• Salary.com - Use the Salary Wizard to view salaries for various job titles.

Apprenticeships and Vocational Training

Apprenticeship Programs

Newport News Shipbuilding: The Apprentice School

New Horizons Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Training - Provides Apprenticeship related instruction for the VA Community College System and works closely with the Department of Labor.

Learn about and find apprenticeships near you!

Workforce Development Programs

Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) Workforce Development Programs - Quality training specifically designed to meet the changing technical requirements for today's jobs. Opportunities include accelerated workforce training, certification programs, and on-line classes. Often programs can be completed in as little as a few weeks or months depending o program. (Please note: Workforce Development Programs are not eligible for Federal Student Aid.)

New Horizons Center for Apprenticeship & Adult Training:

Available training programs include:

• Automotive Technology
• Barbering & Cosmetology
• Construction Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Technology
• Healthcare & Healthcare Administration
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Welding