1rst Call
Ways to ask about work experience
What do you do for work?
What is your work schedule?
Do you like what you do?
Will you be looking for work or focusing on school?
How is the job search going?
What federal form determines a student's eligibility for most types of financial aid in the United States?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How many refrigeration labs do we have?
2
What is Career Services placement goal?
85% is corporate goal. 88% is campus goal.
What do we call students who represent the school and help support campus activities?
Student Ambassadors
Ways to ask about prior education
When did you graduate?
When did you get your GED?
Do you have any additional education?
Students & parents use this ID to sign & submit federal financial aid forms electronically?
FSA ID
Is boom & scissor lift training part of the electrical curriculum?
No, it's just a bonus
How many employers come on campus to visit/present to students each year?
At a minimum, 52 a year
What 6 auto brands do we offer free OEM training for?
Audi, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, MOPAR & Toyota
Ways to ask why the trade and why now....
Multiple correct answers. What most interests you about the trade? Out of all the trades, why this trade? What do you know about this trade?
Why is now the right time to go to school? what has held you back in the past? What has changed? How long have you been thinking about this trade? What does your life look like in a year? What is the end goal?
This type of federal student aid loan does accrue interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time?
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
How may air conditioners are in the HVAC program?
18
Career services assists graduates obtain a position in the field at the point or close to the point of graduation... True or False?
False, we assist active students, recent graduates, and graduates from any Lincoln Tech campus. " Lincoln for Life"
Career Services offers tutoring... True or False?
False, each program handles their own tutoring.
4 Questions on quality live call
Education, work, why the trade, why now? Or any similar combination.
What is the document that outlines the total cost of attendance and the financial aid offered to a student?
Funding Estimate
Does electrical soldering use a soldering torch or soldering iron?
Soldering IRON
Career Services counts a graduate as a placement when they are aware the graduate is working... True or False?
False, Graduates must stay on the job 7 days after graduation and be verified by our office and our 3rd party verifier, Auxicent, to be counted as a placement,
What student groups are available for students to join?
Student Ambassador Group, Women in Trades (WIT) and Lions Club
Questions/Statements that make for a quality first call and boost tour show rates
Multiple answers accepted!
EX: We can help you! We will tour the facility and answer all your questions. Jot down any questions you or your parents have to go over during the tour. Bring a friend/family member! The tour is really exciting. I cannot wait to show you the school.
What is the federal loan program that is available to parents of dependent undergraduate students?
Direct PLUS Loan
What is HVAC's new post-grad program?
JCI Data Center Technician
What are the 5 most common obstacles Career Services has when trying to place a graduate?
In order of frequency:
1. No Driver's License
2. Not able to pass a drug test
3. Background
4. Attendance
5. Grades
Name 3 internal and 3 external resources student services can assist with....
Internal: a place to study/relax, popcorn Wednesday, student groups, StudentLinc counseling, Computers/Printers, Scholarship info, Auto OEM training, online virtual library
External: Community resources: food, Transportation, Abuse, shelter/Housing, Legal services, Childcare, Mental health/Medical /Dental/Vision and Veterans services.