The @SEPolkRams counseling team spent their PD day at our Ankeny Center learning about career & college readiness supports & programs. We're always glad to welcome schools to learn more about ways we can come together and support students!

Career Readiness Is More Than Choosing a Career Knowing what career interests you is only the beginning. Today’s students also need human skills, technology and... Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

WEBINAR ALERT: Join us Wed, Oct 21 for an evening about planning for the future in middle school. This session is perfect for middle school parents and students - we aren't making decisions, we're exploring opportunities! Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

This week's tip is about career assessments and exploring career options in middle and high school.

Helping students thrive starts with working together! 🤝 ICAN advisor Lupe partners with CCTC Theresa Putnam Genz at @LMCSD_Falcons & @ColumbusCsd to help students explore career and college options and make informed decisions about their futures.

It is FAFSA season and our advisors are out in communities across Iowa helping the Class of 2027 apply for financial aid. Last night we were at @pcmcommunityschool helping seniors complete their FAFSA and talking next steps. Need FAFSA help, schedule ICANsucceed.org/apt

November is a great time for students to explore scholarships—and they don’t have to wait until senior year to get started. Step 1 Scholarships lets students create a free account, identify their interests, and begin receiving scholarship matches. step1scholarships.org

Career Exploration Starts Earlier Than You Think: What Middle School Families Can Do Now Middle school students don’t need to choose a career—but they should have opportunities to discover what’s possible. Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

WEBINAR ALERT: Join us next Wednesday, Oct. 14 and learn all about the college application process. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

📍 ICAN is now taking appointments at @HawkeyeCollege in Waterloo! Get help exploring careers, planning for college or training, completing the FAFSA, and creating a plan to pay. Schedule: ICANsucceed.org/apt

This week we have October tips for ALL high school students.

ICAN Announces Second Year of Step 1 School Grants, Expands Eligibility to All Iowa High Schools Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

Applications are OPEN! ICAN will award up to 25 new Step 1 School Grants of $2,000 each. All Iowa high schools are eligible—no size restriction! Expand scholarship access, financial aid support & FAFSA completion. Apply: ICANsucceed.org/step1grant

Save the Date for the largest career and college fair in Eastern Iowa. Future Ready is coming to Cedar Rapids on March 7, 2027. Learn more at ICANsucceed.org/futurereadyf… See less

🚨 Reminder: Some financial aid is first-come, first-served. Filing early could mean more $$$ for college! 🎓 Book your FREE FAFSA help with ICAN today: ICANsucceed.org/apt #FAFSA #CollegeFunding #FAFSAAwarenessWeek

Senior Year Is Moving Fast: 5 Things Students Should Be Doing Now Senior year moves quickly, and fall is the time to turn plans for life after high school into action. Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

💸 Seniors: Scholarships aren’t just for the top of the class. There are opportunities for every interest, background, and plan. Start your search today—you’ll thank yourself later! Check out the Step 1 Scholarships. Visit step1scholarships.org to get started!

WEBINAR ALERT: The first FAFSA Step-by-Step of the year is next Wed, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. If you need your FAFSA filed, join us and we'll walk you step-by-step through the form. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Step 1 School Grants are back! All Iowa high schools are eligible for up to 25 new $2,000 grants. Applications open Oct. 7. Renewal grants also available! Info session: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

🚨 It’s here! FAFSA for 2026–27 is officially OPEN. Seniors, parents, and families—log on to fafsa.gov and file today OR schedule with ICAN at ICANsucceed.org/apt. The earlier you file, the more options you may have for financial aid. 🎓💰