​COUNSELOR UPDATE & Events 2022
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

DATE:   OCTOBER 26 - 28, 2021
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handouts

*If you already updated the directory this last month, we are still working on getting these fall updates entered into the system.  You do NOT need to submit this again.  Thank you for your patience.  We will have these all updated after this event.  Thank you!

SITE locations & confirmation packets

DAY 1   |   TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021   |  Counselor Update   |  10am - 3:30pm

DAY 2   |   WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021   |   Additional Counselor Sessions   |   11am - 1pm
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DAY 3   |  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021  |  COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION DAY  | ​10am - 1pm
Details for each site:   Please check this page for current updates for each site in regards to parking, room location, maps, links, & more.  Confirmation packets details for each site are linked below:

Billings
​Bozeman
GLASGOW
Great Falls
Havre
Helena
KALISPELL 
Miles City
Missoula
​Virtual

what to bring?

covid-19 information

  • ​We ask you to follow the requirements of the site you are attending. See the confirmation details for up-to-the moment updates/changes for in-person gatherings. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe. If you do not feel comfortable being in-person, you may always join virtually from our own space as an option too.

YOUR QUESTIONS

  • BEFORE THE COUNSELOR UPDATE  |  We have an online portal to submit your questions ahead of time and during the Counselor Update.  ​Click the button below to ask your questions now before the event.   We will address these during the live event.  Thank you for participating!  

 
​YOUR LAPTOP, IPAD, PHONE, ETC.  |  Live Questions Group

  • DURING THE COUNSELOR UPDATE  |  Back again!  We are excited to offer a “live” interactive online chat for you to post your questions and have the institutions address them throughout this event.  If you would like to participate in this online, interactive chat, please bring you own laptop, ipad, phone, etc. to access this group online throughout the event.  Simply connect to the "live Zoom session" link in the confirmation page to access the link to join.  
  • These sessions are hosted via Zoom Technology.   After registering for the Zoom Session, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link / information about joining the meeting.  If you are having technical difficulties, you may also simply call in to connect and hear the updates as a back up.
  • After the event, we will email out the final overall list of questions and answers shared during the live event.  Thank you for participating!  

 
​share your feedback

  • Share your feedback.  Help us invite more colleges, universities, military branches, and agencies to your college fair!​

outline of events

DAY 1  |  Tuesday, October 26, 2021
​|  Live Counselor Update Sessions  
  • For Counselors 
  • 9 In-Person Sites Across Montana & Virtual Option - Statewide Presentation
  • In-Person Sites Include:  Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, Havre, Great Falls, Bozeman, Billings, Miles City, Glasgow, or you may connect virtually from your own office via Zoom connection. *In-Person attendance will have lunch & continental breakfast provided.
  • Time:  10:00 am - 3:30pm
    • ​10:00 a.m.     Check-in & Welcome  (Coffee, juice, and rolls are provided.) 
    • 10:10 a.m.     Welcome from MPSEOC  |  Montana Colleges
    • 10:15 a.m.     MONTANA CAMPUS UPDATES 
    • 11:15 a.m.     Break (The exact Break time will be flexible due to the presenting layout.) 
    • 11:30 a.m.     MONTANA CAMPUS UPDATES
    • 12:15 p.m.     Break, Lunch, & Discussion (Lunch provided.)
    • 12:45 p.m.     MONTANA CAMPUS UPDATES  
    • 1:30 p.m.        Important Montana Announcements
    • 3:00 p.m.   Questions, Wrap Up, & Evaluations​​
  • Counselor Prize Winner & Annual Award Announced.​​
  • ​*Times and events are subject to possible variations.
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​DAY 2 | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
  • | Additional Counselor Resource Sessions
    • For Counselors
    • Virtual - via Zoom Technology
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Sessions include:
      • The Montana Career Lab Resources | 11:00am-11:30am
      • Reach Higher Montana & Montana Youth Apprenticeship Partnership | 11:30am - 12:00pm
      • Higher Pathways & American Indian College Fund Resources / Funding | 11:45am - 12:15pm
      • Financial Aid Live Q&A with the MASFAA Experts | 12:30pm - 1:00pm
    • Sign Up & More Info
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​DAY 3 | Thursday, October 28, 2021
  • | Student College & Career Exploration Day
    • For Counselors, Students, & Parents
    • Virtual - via Strivescan & Zoom Technology
    • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Format: Variety of college presentations grouped in 6 colleges per session. This is a great way to see 6 different college options in one group visit. 9 different sessions with 50+ colleges, military, & more training programs.
    • Who: Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Parents, Counselors, & beyond. All who are interested are welcome to attend for free! Please help spread the word!
    • How: Counselors may easily setup a projector and chairs in their gym or large room for student viewing or students may simply join the sessions from their own device. This day is like a grouped high school visit! We will have a variety of Montana and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities along with many agencies, military, training programs in attendance to connect with you and your students. This is a great follow-up to the in-person fairs in September for students, parents, & counselors to connect even more. Sessions will be recorded for later use and reference as well.
    • Schedule of Presenters
    • Sign Up For Sessions & More Info

OPI REnewal Unit Credit offered

  •  We will be offering full OPI Renewal Unit Credit for your time attending these sessions.  We will be taking regular sign-ins throughout the event and also asking you to fill out a final credit form as part of the process.   
  • More details will be shared at the event & link will be updated the morning of the event!

​A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for their support of this event! We simply could not offer this annual program without their amazing team efforts and commitment to students and Montana education.

WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP STUDENTS!
  • MONTANA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
  • MONTANA COUNSELORS
  • MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS | MASFAA | www.MASFAAOnline.org
  • GEAR UP | www.MUS.edu/GEARUP
  • MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | OCHE | www.MUS.edu
  • OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION | OPI | www.OPI.MT.gov
  • REACH HIGHER MONTANA | www.ReachHigherMontana.org
  • MONTANA YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PARTNERSHIP | www.reachhighermontana.org/youthapprenticeship
  • AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND | www.collegefund.org
  • MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY - CAREER LAB | www.lmi.mt.gov/career
  • MONTANA POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIES COUNCIL - MPSEOC | www.MontanaColleges.com

wE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THIS
YEAR'S COUNSELOR UPDATE & events! 
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 406.531.3531 OR [email protected]