NSHSS Member Event at UCLA

SATURDAY, March 26

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Badge Pick-Up

Attendees will check-in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets and members will receive name badges in the Ballroom foyer.

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast

NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for attendees.

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: College & Career Fair

Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors.

 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: NSHSS Welcome & UCLA Information Session

NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus, then University of California, Los Angeles staff/students will guide them through an informative presentation about the university.

 

10:05 AM – 10:50 AM: The CIA Experience and Opportunities

Our partner, the Central Intelligence Agency, will present information about the special opportunities available to NSHSS members in high school, college, and even post-graduation. They'll provide a glimpse into some of their personal experiences working for CIA and discuss opportunities for both student programs and employment after graduation. 

 

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Becoming a Military Officer is Not What You Think!

Our NSHSS Partner, Army ROTC, will host an educational workshop discussing how to become an Army officer, how it develops you as a leader, and how it sets you up for success in both the private and public sector

 

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Campus Tours

Attendees will have time to explore and tour the UCLA campus.

 

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

Attendees will visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own.

 

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: College & Career Fair 

We invite you to return to our college fair and continue conversations with admissions representatives and other top corporate leaders.

 

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Plan Now to Pay Less for College: A Primer for Parents of 9th-11th Graders

SMARTTRACK® College Funding is a national leader in helping families better pay for college. Middle and upper-middle income families are often surprised to learn that with a little planning, they can significantly lower out-of-pocket costs, maximize grants and scholarships, and use their resources more efficiently. Even if you don't think you'll qualify for Financial Aid, planning for how best to pay for college can make a tremendous difference and starts earlier than you might think!

 

2:10 - 3:00 PM: UCLA College Student Panel

NSHSS members, and now students at UCLA, will showcase their transition to college and what it takes to be a successful student at UCLA as well as the benefits to being a part of the Collegiate Council.

 

3:10 PM – 3:40 PM: Starting Early to Stand Out: College Admissions Success in 2022

You've got questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvisor.com has the answers! Drawing on our experience working 1-on-1 with over 3,000 clients, we'll show you how to build a game plan to tackle the increasingly competitive college application process. You'll learn about application strategy, extracurriculars, supplemental essay writing, and test-optional policies as we navigate the changing landscape of college admissions. 

 

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: America's Navy $180,000 NRTOC Scholarships

A single scholarship could pay for your entire college experience with our partner, America's Navy. These Navy scholarships provide students the opportunity to attend over 170 colleges and universities throughout the United States, which include Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and more.

 

4:30 – 5:00 PM: Member Recognition Ceremony

Members will hear congratulatory remarks and receive their own NSHSS honor medallion.

We understand your concerns surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. Rest assured that the health and safety of all of our members, their families, and our staff is our top priority. We are continuing to closely monitor worldwide developments regarding COVID-19.

All NSHSS event attendees will be required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. This requirement applies even if you are fully vaccinated. Masks are not required when food and beverage are being consumed in designated areas, or when speaking/presenting in an official capacity the event.

Following the guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), we ask that you do not attend any NSHSS events if you:

- have traveled from or transited to any country outside of the U.S. listed in Risk Assessment Level 4 and Level 3, 21 days prior to the NSHSS event

- have a positive COVID test prior to the NSHSS event

*NSHSS will provide a transfer credit or refund with proof of positive test 2 weeks before event date.*

 

NSHSS has incorporated the following policies at all events to ensure the safety of all participants:

-All attendees, partners, and speakers must wear a face covering at NSHSS Events. If mask usage is not adhered to, event participation may be limited.

-NSHSS staff traveling to and working at events have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) reminds us to take protective measures against the coronavirus, here’s how:

Wash your hands frequently

Maintain social distancing

Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth

Practice respiratory hygiene

If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.

 

These precautionary safety measures will remain in effect until further notice. We will continue to monitor the current situation and will update these protocols as needed with information we receive from local health authorities, the CDC, WHO, and IMO. For additional information or updates from the CDC, please see https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.

Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date NSHSS Events COVID-19 policies.

 

Thank you on behalf of all of us at NSHSS.