PUSD College & Career Showcase is Sept. 30

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) invites all local students and families to attend the 2015 College Fair & Career Pathways Showcase Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center.

More than 100 public and privatecolleges, universities and trade schools will be represented at the showcase, which is free and open to the public.

Don’t miss informative seminars about programs of study, college admission requirements and financial aid. Topics include “SAT versus ACT,” “Five Keys to Writing an Awesome Personal Statement,” and “College Sports Recruiting 101.”

Information about PUSD’s dual enrollment program with Pasadena City College that allows students to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree will also be available.

PUSD high school Pathway teachers and students will also be there to share achievements and experiences in the district’s academies.PUSD currently offers 10 high school academies at five campuses: the Academy for Creative Industries; the App Academy (mobile, web and game development); Arts, Entertainment and Media; Business & Entrepreneurship; Career Exploration & Options; Creative Arts, Media & Design; Culinary Arts & Hospitality; Engineering & Environmental Science; Health Careers; and Law & Public Service. Students apply to academies during the district’s annual open enrollment beginning in January.

The 2015 PUSD College Fair and Career Pathways Showcase will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena).

For additional information, call (626) 396-3600, extension 88423 or email PasadenaCollegeFair2015@gmail.com.