A new college adviser is being welcomed next week at Alpena High School and ACES Academy, through Michigan College Access Network’s program called Advise MI. She is however a familiar face. Christi Schultz returns to Alpena High School with a strong track record of success working with students and families during the time she taught here. Schultz will work at helping more students navigate the process of pursuing training and education after high school. She will guide students and their families as they select where to go next, assist with applications and help with scholarships and financial aid. “This position has a great impact on our students and families as she will help to define career pathways and assist with both processes and roadblocks along the way”, said AdviseMI Site Supervisor Lee Fitzpatrick, “We are very lucky to have someone with the talent and experience that Christi Schultz brings to this position.”
Alpena High School and ACES Academy have been AdviseMI partner schools for 10 years. “We are thankful for our long term relationship with Michigan College Access Network and have benefitted from both their programs and grant opportunities as a district,” said Fitzpatrick. AdviseMI places college advisers to work alongside counselors and other school staff to support students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education and training.