MONTANA
​VIRTUAL EVENTS  |  APRIL 6 - 8, 2021

​*Live, In-Person Events Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Developments
NEXT LIVE EVENT - APRIL 6-8, 2021
STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, & PARENTS
REGISTRATION OPEN!  FREE TO ATTEND!


WEEK OF  |   APRIL 6 - 8, 2021
​DUE TO COVID-19, THIS YEAR'S APRIL 2021 EVENT WILL VIRTUAL.  JOIN US!   This event includes 3 days of LIVE events!
  • ​Live STUDENT FAIR
  • Live COUNSELOR UPDATE, & 
  • Live MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE / RELATIONS​


WHAT IS THE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS?
​This Virtual Event is designed to offer quality relations with counselors, students, & a bonus institute to build relations with our Montana Tribal Colleges.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
  • ​10AM - 5PM |  MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGES INSTITUTE & RELATIONS
  • *Who's Invited To Attend?  All Montana High School Counselors are invited to attend for free.  Other education professionals invited to build relations with our 7 Montana Tribal Colleges.  

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
  • 9AM - 12PM  | COUNSELOR UPDATE SESSIONS WITH LIVE Q&A
  • *Who's Invited To Attend?  All Montana High School Counselors are invited to attend for free with the option of gaining OPI Renewal Unit Credit for time.  Montana Colleges, Out-Of-State Colleges, Many Training Programs, & Many Montana Agencies will share important updates as an extension to new updates from the fall.

  • ​1PM - 3PM |  LIVE VIRTUAL STUDENT FAIR, SESSIONS, & CHAT 
  • *Who's Invited To Attend?  All Montana students, counselors, parents, transfer students, and beyond!  Free to attend!

​THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021
  • 9AM - 11AM |  LIVE VIRTUAL STUDENT FAIR, SESSIONS, & CHAT 
  • *Who's Invited To Attend?  All Montana students, counselors, parents, transfer students, and beyond!  Free to attend!

THE REST OF APRIL 2021
  • VIRTUAL PLATFORM WILL STAY OPEN FROM APRIL 9-30, 2021!
  • FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021, EXHIBITORS MAY HOST LIVE 1-ON-1 MEETINGS AND/OR OTHER LIVE SESSIONS WITH STUDENTS PANELS, FACULTY, FINANCIAL AID, ETC. 

Who Is Invited To Attend these events?  We have geared this event to be a direct service for Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores Students, Transfer Students, School Counselors, Interested Teachers/Admin, Parents, Community Members, but also for the exhibitor professionals to build relations and gain professional development too. 

Hosted on the national Visitdays Platform along with new in-person "POP Up Fair" options for schools - 100’s of live sessions & resource videos  |  100’s of 1-on-1 meetings/chats with colleges, universities, military branches, training programs, agencies, resources, & more! 

Events In Spring 2021  |  This is the last and only “MPSEOC hosted - Montana Virtual Fair / Event” we will be able to offer this winter/spring 2021, so you do not want to miss this one! 
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schedule of events  |  updates

schedule of live sessions

virtual
​Counselor update
for counselors  |  OPI RENEWEL UNIT CREDIT OFFERED


main counselor update |  day 1
tuesday, october 27, 2020

panel presentations |  9AM - 1:30PM
|  Montana Colleges
   (2-year, 4-year, tribal,community, private, etc.)
|  montana Major Education Agency Updates

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Additional sessions |  DAY 2
wednesday, october 28, 2020

PANEL PRESENTATIONS  |  9AM - 11aM
|  Out-of-state colleges
|  additional training programs
|  mililtary branches
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*Due to so many presenters, these are estimated times & schedule may adjust slightly.  Thank you for your understanding.  

counselor update overview
FAQ's

  • ​You are specially invited!   This event is a great opportunity to connect with the Montana colleges, other Montana high school counselors and hear the year ahead’s major updates from the colleges & universities along with many state agencies on financial aid, OPI, MUS, GEAR UP, MASFAA, RHM, MYAP, MPSEOC, etc.!  And for the first time, we are offering an additional block of time for you to meet and connect with several Out-Of-State colleges, Military Branches, & other Specialized Training Programs on day 2!   As a Montana HS Counselor, you are specially invited to attend and more information is located @ www.MontanaColleges.com/virtual .
  • Registration |  Sign up today & save your place!  All Montana counselors may sign up for free for the Counselor Update  @ www.MontanaColleges.com/virtual  and click the “Register Today” Yellow Button in the middle of the screen.  It is absolutely free to register and attend!
  • Is Counselor Renewal Unit Credit Available?  Yes - OPI renewal unit credits will be offered for attendance to counselors.  We will have live sign-in tracking throughout these virtual sessions.
  • May we still gather in-person for this Update?   |  This event is scheduled to broadcast across Montana virtually over Zoom.  We will send you  more connection details, as we get a bit closer to the event.  Therefore, with this virtual model this year, you are welcome to connect from anywhere!  With COVID-19 limitations, we will of course miss seeing all of you at our normal sites this year.  We hope and encourage you and your area counselors to still independently find some fun new ways to gather safely to participate in this event this year.  MPSEOC is even happy to still reimburse you for lunch for Day 1’s gathering!  We will send you a reimbursement form after the event. 
  • Registration Deadline  |  To save your place for this event, we ask that you register by no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2020.  Thank you!

& A VIRTUAL
​STUDENT FAIR
​FOR STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, PARENTS, & FAMILIES


monday, october 26, 2020
opening day, registration, & search profiles (no live sessions)
8am - 8pm

Tuesday, october 27, 2020
panel sessions, chat, 1-on-1 meet, etc.
2PM - 8PM

Wednesday, october 28, 2020
PANEL SESSIONS, CHAT, 1-ON-1 MEET, ETC.
12PM - 8PM

thursday, october 29, 2020
priority -  panel discussion presentations  & resource sessions
8am - 12pm
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PANEL SESSIONS, CHAT, 1-ON-1 MEET, ETC.
12pM - 8PM
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friday, october 29, 2020
PANEL SESSIONS, CHAT, 1-ON-1 MEET, ETC.
8AM - 4PM

WHY HELP YOUR STUDENTS ATTEND this october fair?

This the final fair option we will be able to offer this fall & early winter.  The next fair event will not happen until later winter/early spring.  Do not let your students miss this chance to learn about early scholarships, financial aid, special programming etc.  
  • |  Who should attend?  Students, Parents, HS Counselors, Middle School Counselors, any Teachers, and or community members who are interested.  Please help spread the word!  These are free for anyone to attend and gain valuable resources and information.
  • ​|  100’s of live sessions
  • |  100’s of 1-on-1 meetings with colleges, universities, military branches, training programs, agencies, resources, & more!
  • |  Meet all Montana’s 25 Accredited Colleges & Universities
  • |  Many Out-Of-State/Country Colleges, Universities, Training Programs, Military Branches, & more!
  • |  $1,000 College Ca$h Scholarships randomly given away to attendees!
  • |  Free for all to attend!  

New!  Priority High School Scheduling @ Student Fair 
Did your students get lost in the mix at the September Virtual Fair? 

We are here to help!  Here is your chance to schedule your high school priority time with the colleges!  Let us know which time block in the week you and your students will be attending & we will notify the colleges of your high school visit time to try and gain better connection for your students.
  • High School Counselors - Sign Up For the Counselor Update & Your Priority High School Visit Time in the same registration form  |  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday options between 1pm – 3pm.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?
PRE-PLANNING & HELP SESSIONS for counselors

q&A - planning webinar 
Wednesday, october 21, 2020
MPSEOC Overview of event / LIVE CHAT / ANSWER QUESTIONS - 11am 
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what does the virtual FAIR offer?

THIS VIRTUAL PLATFORM WILL HELP easily search options after high school in one location, offer live sessions to connect, &  build relationships with professionals at those INSTITUTIONS.

These events provide the opportunity for institutions to interact with prospective students, counselors, parents, & beyond. At these events, students, counselors, parents, etc. will be able to:

1 - Schedule meetings with specific members of an institution.

2 - ​Attend LIVE Zoom sessions on specific topics including academics, financial aid, student affairs, student life, and more by institutions.

3 - ​​Build relationships with institutions in a digital setting. 

4 - ​​Students easily filter, sort, like, and save institution profiles & information to their "student portal" to find institutions that fit what they are seeking.

5 - ​Students have the ability to browse pre-recorded videos that have been uploaded by institutions.  This provides further opportunities for prospective students to get-to-know institutions and be able to go back on their own time to continue to learn about an institution.

​Having multiple ways to connect offers higher levels of engagement between students and institutions to help build relationships, grow engagement, and ensure quality interactions even within the virtual world.

​STUDENT DIRECT TEXT MESSAGING / email REMINDERS FOR LIVE SESSIONS ​

1 - ​​From the moment a prospective student registers for the virtual event, they start receiving hyper-personalized email and text message communication to keep them informed and updated with times/events/etc.

2 - These communication flows are personalized to each student and provide them the information needed for their virtual experience in a smooth, efficient, & clear way to connect.

what is the schedule for the FAIR "live PRESENTATION sessions?"

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  • Many Different Colleges, Universities, Military Branches, Agencies, etc. Represented & Offering Live Sessions & Meetings for our Montana students, counselors, parents, & beyond!
  • 100's & Counting Live Sessions!!  Visit the online virtual fair platform to see sessions being added! |  If you want to get a head start and feel for the online platform, you may preview the live schedules being added the week before the event.  By the beginning of the Live Fair week, we will email you a full spreadsheet of all these live session options, so you can easily share this schedule with your students.  
  • Important Note:  the FINAL schedule of sessions and college profile updates will be finalized on Sunday, October 25th and ready for the Live Event starting on October 26, 2020 .  We will post a comprehensive spreadsheet and list of all live sessions/presentations the start of the live fair week.

1-on-1 meetings
How do they work?
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  • 1-on-1 Meetings |  These are a wonderful addition to reach and build relations in addition to the live sessions.  Colleges will set aside this time on their profile that you and students are welcome attend as you are able.  These are 15-20 minute 1-on-1 Meetings with a college.  

Other Live CHAT & Q&a Sessions
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INTRO DAY 1  |  Welcome!

welcome  | monday, OCTOBER 26 - intro day 
|  SHARE WITH YOUR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THE WEEK

SHARE THE STUDENT FAIR INFORMATION & PLANNING VIDEO

sTEPS TO tAKE
1)  REGISTER ONLINE FOR FREE
2)  SIGN UP FOR "LIVE SESSIONS"  |  LOOK FOR TEXT/EMAIL REMINDERS TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS!
3)  VISIT PROFILES & SEARCH FOR A RIGHT FIT
4)  wATCH THE VIDEO LIBRARY ON EACH PROFILE
5)  LIKE - click the heart -  & SAVE PROFILES TO YOUR STUDENT DASHBOARD YOU ARE INTERESTED!
6)  SIGN UP FOR 1-ON-1 MEETINGS ON EACH PROFILE
7)  DO SOME RESEARCH, BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, &  HAVE FUN!

registration & counselor planning

registration open!  |

No passcode is needed for the October event!

what if you are having technical issues?

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  • We are here to help!  If you need technical help during the event, please contact: 
  • All Live Sessions & 1-on-1 Meetings use Zoom Technology - free to access
  • All Videos are linked through YouTube - free to access 
  • Visitdays/HeyDays Web Technical Team for help @  
    • ​Jose Flores |  jose@visitdays.com or support@visitdays.com  

STUDENTS & COUNSELORS
registration OPEN
*We realize that student are needing all the help we can give them in this time.  This is a new model for all of us with deep learning curves for everyone.  To ensure the best service from this event and ensure students know all their options after high school, all data is shared with all institution registrants & partners of the event.  

help spread the word!

images | Social Media

logo & Information

  • We need your help to invite students, parents & spread the word in your community and school! Feel free to share this in your announcements, newsletter, website, social media channels, etc.  This is a team effort and all are invited to participate and attend for free.  Let’s help students together especially in this unique time!  Many thanks for your team efforts!  Feel free to use the logo on this page and another promotional tools you would like from our web page.  
  • Add your own logo/branding too!
  • *Feel free to copy and use all images and content on this page if you would like.  ​

event highlights & language

  • Are you looking for a college or training program but are not sure where to begin? Montana Students, Parents, Counselors, Schools - You are specially invited to attend! Montana Virtual College Fair | Live Event Opens October 26-30, 2020! Register for free today @ MontanaColleges.com with the Code: montana2020.
  • | Learn about your options after high school all in one place!
  • | $1,000 Student Scholarships & prizes given away to attendees.
  • | Meet many colleges, universities, military branches, agencies & more from around the world!
  • | Choose from almost 100's of different "Live Sessions" & 100's of "1-on-1 Meeting" options to attend for free!
  • | Connect today and get your questions answered all in one virtual event. Join us today & help spread the word! www.MontanaColleges.com

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more virtual event overview details

montana
VIRTUAL EVENTS ​
helping keep MONTANA STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, teachers, PARENTS, colleges, & BEYOND connected!  
​MPSEOC is virtual!

who is invited?

FREE FOR STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, & PARENTS TO ATTEND.
|  Free Registration Opens mid-September 2020
|  We recommend HS Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, counselors, & parents to 
    attend these virtual fair events.

​EXHIBITORS REGISTER TODAY at the link below!  LIMITED SPACES!

how do i promote this event to students, parents, community, etc.?


here are a few ideas to help spread the word about these events!  all are welcome to particpate in this effort to help students togehter.  Please run with any ideas you and your school have too.  This is YOUR event for your students!  :)

1)  registration open!- pass out the student registration cards (that we mailed to you) to your students the week before the event.  a week before the "LIVE" event, counselors, students, & parents may start to prepare for this event by scheduling live sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, searching profiles, watching videos, & more!

2)  work with your school to create time within your school day to allow students to attend the sessions they are intersted in.

3)  WORK WITH YOUR SCHOOL TO set aside space in your gym,
computer labs, other large spaces, extra classrooms, etc. - for students to watch live sessions on their phones or computers safely within your covid-19 plans.

4)  work with local facilities for computer lab space (such as libraries, businesses, etc.) that have additional space for students to attend these sessions after school hours.

5)  work with your school/community to offer incentives/prizes/food around participating in this event.  ​

6)  WORK WITH YOUR SCHOOL/COMMUNITY TO share an email / message to invite parents & community members to participate. ​

7)  WORK WITH YOUR SCHOOL/COMMUNITY TO SHARE A PRESS RELEASE TO INVITE PARENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE. ​
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8)  This is new for all of us, so please run with any ideas you have!  This is a challenging time, and we want you to utelize this service for students in any way that you think will help your students, school, parents, & beyond.  thank you for you team efforts!

who will be exhibiting at this event?

many Colleges / exhibitors - Here are some of the colleges, univerities, military branches, & Agencies that will be presenting! 

OPPORTUNITY TO MEET, ASK LIVE QUESTIONS, WATCH VIDEOS, SCHEDULE ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, & MORE WITH:
1)  ALL MONTANA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
2)  MANY OUT-OF STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
3)  MILITARY BRANCHES
4)  MANY STATE AGENCIES
5)  ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, & MORE!  ​

what do these events offer?

student & counselor prizes / scholarship $!

for students
|  $1,000's - College Ca$h Scholarships
|  apple IPad Drawing
|  Variety of Amazong Gift Cards of Varying $ amounts.

​FOR hs counselors
|  $1,000 - thank you prize - see more details
|  ​agencies will be giving away variety of thank you prizes

How do students & counselors win?  -  Random drawing for students who register for the virtual event.  Students will be entered again into the drawing (increasing their odds of winning) for each "LIVE" Session attended.

event overview

|  a ONE-STOP-EVENT for Students, Counselors, Parents, Schools, colleges, & Beyond!
|  Here is a great OPPORTUNITY for students to research, meet, ask questions, & connect with many options after high school all in one place.
|  Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarship, Career Search tools, & More!
|  We proudly work closely and partner with ALL 200+/- HIGH SCHOOLS.
|  We proudly work closely and partner with ALL 300+/- HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
|  We proudly work closely and partner with MANY STATEWIDE & NATIONAL PARTNERS to make these events a success.  A special thank you to all who help make these events happen:  all 25 Montana Colleges & Universities, 200+/- High Schools, 300+/- High School Counselors, GEAR UP, The Montana University System, The Office of Public Instruction, Reach Higher Montana, American Indian College Fund, Montana Department of Labor & Industry, MASFAA, & many more!

preview september's event
|  live event ended - preview profiles

September 21 - 25. 2020 |  Montana Statewide Virtual Fair & Live Session Event - live event ended

do you have more questions?
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