Henrico Schools to host College and Career Night, virtual college fairs

Henrico County Public Schools will hold its annual College and Career Night Nov. 3 in person at Henrico High School and also will offer three virtual opportunities in the coming weeks for students and families to explore college options.

The College and Career Night will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Avenue, and will feature a variety of post-high school options. Students and families are invited to the event to talk with representatives of more than 100 universities, colleges, professional programs and employers, such as businesses, government agencies and branches of the military.

Masks must be worn at the event.

The event uses pre-registration barcodes to help families make the most of their time. Before the College and Career Fair, students should visit https://app.strivescan.com/visit and fill out a brief questionnaire to receive a personal barcode. When they find colleges at the event that pique their interest, students may quickly transfer their contact information by having their personal barcode scanned. The feature is designed to reduce crowded aisles at the event.

The virtual college fairs will be held:
• Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling) – Visit http://www.virtualcollegefairs.org and click the “Sign Up” button, then register for each fair date you’d like to attend. Additional fair dates for specific regions and majors are available at the site.

• Nov. 7, from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (through the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) – Explore the schedule, see frequently asked questions and register for each session you want to attend by visiting http://www.strivescan.com/virginia.