{ Show Me The Money Youth/Parent Panel – How to Build a Resume Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board

Start right away Who will help you weekly? Develop your time management tools Set up a weekly time when you can work on scholarships

Or talk to your school counselor Use scholarship finders (do not pay) Ask college departments, community members, chambers, foundations How to look for scholarships

Use action words Start building resume as a freshman Update resume, update resume, update resume, update resume Include soft skills, work experience, awards, etc. Build your resume

What do they know about you Provide them with deadlines, resume, and above statements Provide them with background of scholarship Determine your mentors (Letters of Recommendation)

By December of Senior year, scholarships programs will want to know what school Narrow your college list

Run drafts by your mentors Draft your goal statement

Run drafts by your mentors Draft your statement of need

Run drafts by your mentors Draft your statement of unique personality, strengths, leadership and accomplishments

What will they see on-line Evaluate your on-line personality

Teachers Counselors Church member Coach Parent or other family member Meet with your mentor weekly

Parents assist youth in making sure they qualify for scholarships Meet deadlines, follow scholarship submission guidelines

Thank scholarship committees

Be present to accept scholarships

Mentor

Thank you!