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Dates to Know for 2004-2005

February 3rd - Meeting in the Elkins Middle School Cafeteria at 7pm for eighth grade students and parents about the WV Clearinghouse, Guidance Department and Gear-Up. Please make plans to attend!

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West Virginia Mentor
West Virginia Mentor is an online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education. West Virginia Mentor also offers access to information and admissions applications for colleges and universities within West Virginia.

West Virginia Clearinghouse for Workforce Education
The WV Clearinghouse provides a statewide resource center for students looking for educational opportunities and employers wanting to hire West Virginians, as well as links to financial aid resources and workshops.

College View
The College View web site contains a database with the most accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information on more than 3,800 two and four year colleges and universities. It also contains a career exploration tool, a personal portfolio for each user, a searchable database, information on jobseeking skills, and interactive multimedia.