APS adds new Advise Michigan college advisor for Alpena High School and ACES Academy
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ALPENA – A new college adviser is being welcomed this week at Alpena High School and ACES Academy, through Michigan College Access Network's program called Advise MI. She is however a familiar face having graduated from Alpena High School. Elizabeth Kieliszewski returns to Alpena High School with experience working with students and families at Alpena Community College. Elizabeth will help students navigate the training and education process after high school. She will guide students and their families as they choose 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 Elizabeth Kieliszewski brings to this position."
Alpena High School and ACES Academy have been AdviseMI partner schools for 11 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.