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Today the ICAN team, board members, and friends/family showed up to represent ICAN at 21 grant ceremonies at the Theisen's stores across Iowa. These funds will go to support ICAN's work with the schools, helping students prepare for career and college. Thank you to Theisen's!

🌟 Career exploration starts with curiosity! Elementary parents: Talk about community jobs, encourage new interests, explore strengths and ask questions. Your child doesn't need to choose a career. They're building the foundation for future choices! 💙 icansucceed.org/elementary-s…

📱 Your future. Your plan. Right in your pocket! The ICAN Plans app offers personalized planning checklists, resources and reminders for middle school, high school and college students—with tools for parents and counselors, too! Search ICAN Plans in your app store.

🎓 NEW! ICAN now offers graduate credit through our partnership with the University of Northern Iowa! 💻 Online, self-paced 📅 Starts January 2027 📚 Four courses ✅ Can count toward license renewal Registration is open! ICANsucceed.org/training

FAFSA Season Is Underway: Why Priority Dates Matter and What Families Should Do Now FAFSA season is underway, and knowing when to file can make a difference in the financial aid available to students. Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

WEBINAR ALERT: Join us November 11 at 5:30 pm for a step by step walk through the FAFSA form. You can get help filling our the form as we go question by question. End the session with a submitted FAFSA and an outline of your next steps Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

This week's tip is all about the scholarship process.

Still celebrating a fantastic #ISCA2026! 💙 We loved connecting with counselors from across Iowa. Special shout-out to Phil from @AkronWestfield, a recipient of a FREE conference registration courtesy of ICAN! Proud to support Iowa school counselors and the students they serve!

WEBIANR REMINDER: Join us tonight at 5:30 pm to learn about the apprenticeship pathway and the different career opportunities that can come from hands-on training. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

💙 Thank you, Iowa school counselors! We loved connecting with you at #ISCA2026, sharing resources and discussing meaningful career readiness through “Beyond the Diploma.” The conference may be ending, but our work together continues!

Join us today during session 4 in Salon 2 for our breakout "Beyond the Diploma - Measuring What Matters in Career Readiness"

💙 WE'RE HERE! COME SEE US AT ISCA! The ICAN team is in Altoona for the Iowa School Counselor Association Conference, and we're excited to connect with school counselors from across the state! Stop by our exhibitor booth to say hello and learn what's new at ICAN @ISCAtweets

Earn While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships and Hands-On Career Training Discover how apprenticeships and career and technical education can help students prepare for rewarding careers. Read more: icansucceed.org/about-ican/n…

🎓 The 2026 ISCA Conference kicks off today in Altoona! ICAN is proud to sponsor this year's conference. We'll be joining everyone Monday and Tuesday at our exhibitor booth and presenting “Beyond the Diploma.” See you soon, Iowa counselors! 💙

💙 Parents: You don't need all the answers about your student's future. Ask questions. Encourage exploration. Help them set goals. Keep the conversation going. Career and college planning is a journey, and ICAN is here to help. icansucceed.org/parents

WEBINAR ALERT: Join us next Wed. Nov 4 for an exploration of apprenticeships. We'll discuss career training through hands-on learning, and employer-sponsored on-the-job training. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

🎉 Two more days until #ISCA2026! ICAN is proud to sponsor the conference. Stop by our booth, explore new resources and PD opportunities, and join us for “Beyond the Diploma.”

💰 FAFSA check-in! 🎓 Seniors: File your 2027–28 FAFSA. 🎓 College students: Time to renew! Check school priority dates and get a head start on planning how to pay. Need help? ICAN offers free assistance! icansucceed.org/apt

This week's tip is about the realities of test optional admission and the importance of still taking the test.

🎤 Career readiness is more than a checklist. At #ISCA2026, ICAN's “Beyond the Diploma” session explores how counselors can measure meaningful student learning, experiences and future readiness. Because what students gain matters more than what they complete.