What is a Counselor?

Counselors work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as a part of the educational program. The role of the LCTC counselor is to help all students fully develop their academic, career, personal and social abilities.

What Do Counselors Do?

• Advise students on school planning

• Assist students in obtaining extra help

• Provide personal and social counseling services to students

• Connect students and families to resources within the community.

• Assist students with career planning

• Provide students with information related to post-secondary opportunities:

  • College

  • Military

  • Training

  • Employment

When you need assistance with:

• School achievement concerns

• School planning & course selection

• Post-secondary planning (college, technical schools, financial aid, scholarships, articulated credit, dual enrollment)

• Personal needs or concerns

• Crisis situations

• Family transitions (i.e. death, divorce, re-marriage, new sibling)

What Information Is Available?

• ACT & ASVAB Testing

• Career & Technical Training

• Continuing Education

• Employment Opportunities

• Financial Aid/Scholarships

• Internships

• Military

When & How To Contact Us

• Before school, during break, between classes or after school
• During class – with instructor written permission
• Referral by:
• Yourself

• Administration

• Teachers/Staff

• Parents/Guardians

• Peers

• Other Counselors

Get to Know Your Counselor!