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College Success Seminars

​Our free College Success Seminars are designed to help you brush up on basic technology and study skills—skills you’ll need to be successful at CVTC.

Seminar Descriptions:

Preparing for Academic Success

Inventory of Student Success (ISS) Workshop​

Are you fully committed to your career choice and education? Do you have a support system that will help you succeed? Are you confident in your academic skills? Our staff is ready to help you explore these topics and the many factors that influence academic success.

COMPASS® Prep Classes

​You will review specific concepts in pre-algebra, algebra, writing, and/or reading in preparation for taking the COMPASS® assessment. These sessions will also explore test-taking strategies designed to help reduce anxiety and improve test results.

 

Time Management

​Do you struggle with juggling all the things you need to do? Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? Learn how to efficiently manage your time, set priorities, and reach your goals using time management strategies.

 

Resumes/Cover Letters

​Need a resume and cover letter that will impress future employers? This seminar is for you! Learn how to create an attractive, useful resume and cover letter that will make employers notice you.

Study Skills

​Brush off the mental cobwebs in this great refresher course. We’ll review all the skills you need to feel confident and make the most of your study time. You’ll learn how to take great notes, use your textbook, and prepare for tests.

 

Test Anxiety

​Tests are an important part of the educational process. Unfortunately, they can also be intimidating, leading to test anxiety that can make it difficult to earn the results you want. We will provide you with strategies to identify and deal with the symptoms of test anxiety.

Technology

​Technology plays an important role in your
college experience. This session will provide you with relevant technology information that will help you adjust to CVTC. You will learn how to effectively navigate CVTC’s website, My CVTC, Outlook, SIS, Citrix, and Blackboard.