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The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is the only career planning resource that allows students (10-12 grade) to explore multiple paths to success (e.g., college, certificates, apprenticeships program, licensure programs, or the military).
LEARN ABOUT SKILLS & APTITUDES: The ASVAB CEP helps students identify career goals, future education goals, identify colleges and other postsecondary training programs necessary for a specific occupation and much more.
GRADUATION PATHWAY REQUIREMENT: To meet the ASVAB graduation pathway option, students must meet the minimum score of 31 (updated annually) on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT).
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Click here to learn about great opportunities to further your education outside of school--camps, classes, internships, and more. This is a great way to find or develop your passion and gain valuable experience.
You can sort by:
Application deadline
Dates the event/activity occurs
Interests: art, athletics, business, government, languages, STEM, outdoors, leadership, and more.
Location
Price: some are free, some cost money, some offer scholarships
Hosted by the Tahoma School District in partnership with the UW Tacoma, this list of programs is contributed to by College and Career Specialists located throughout the region. Check it out to find your next great summer opportunity!
THE COLLEGE TOUR
A TV series by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world. Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university.
To learn more go to: https://www.thecollegetour.com
To view a list of episodes go to Amazon Prime.
A few scholarship organizations ask us to nominate one or more students for their scholarship(s) before they will receive a student's scholarship application. Students interested in being considered for a scholarship opportunity that requires a nomination, must complete the following by OCTOBER 10, 2021:
COMPLETE and SUBMIT the "Scholarship Nomination Form"
COMPLETE and SUBMIT the "IHS Student Recommendation Form" and return it to your counselor
Issaquah High School will submit 2 nominees who plan to attend WSU during the 22-23 AY. The nominees, who complete the WSU application process for the program, will receive a Regents Scholars award, which provides $4,000 per academic year for four years. Those students will then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years, approximately $42,000.
If the student is nominated, they will be notified by their counselor no later than OCTOBER 22, 2021. WSU will send an email (within 24 hours of nomination) to the nominee inviting them to submit an application by NOVEMBER 5 to be considered for the scholarship. WSU will notify the winners by mid-December.
Looking for guidance on post-HS planning?
Check out the new Issaquah HS College & Career Center (CCC) Blog! The CCC blog includes scholarship information, upcoming college admission rep visits, valuable community events, summer programs to consider, general career and college tips and much more. Be sure to follow or subscribe today to have this valuable resource delivered right to your inbox!
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High School and Beyond PlanCollege Essay SupportGreat Careers ConferenceCollege Rep VisitsCTE Worksite LearningUpcoming Events & OpportunitiesClick HERE to view this newsletter.
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For additional information contact: Janel LeMieux(425) 837-7159LemieuxJ@issaquah.wednet.edu
www.isdstemandcte.com/cte-wsl/
December 13, 2018
This event is free, includes transportation to and from Bellevue College, lunch and materials.
Registration and permission forms need to be submitted by Nov. 21 at 2 pm to participate.Join us for an exciting day!
PRE-APRENTICESHIP WEBINAR - May 10
Join Port Jobs and ANEW on Zoom on Monday, May 10, 2021 between 10-11am to learn about FREE pre-apprenticeship training that can help you prepare to enter an apprenticeship program and career in the construction trades.
Learn what an apprenticeship is and how it builds your construction career.
Learn about ANEW's FREE 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program and how to apply.
To register, complete both of the following links:
Complete the Information Session Registration Form here.
Register for the Zoom meeting here.
Questions?: Contact Stephanie at Port Jobs at kellner.s@portseattle.org or 206-787-3883.
Pre-Apprenticeship_Info_May2021.pdf
Grades 9th - 12th are eligible to participate.
Students will learn about emergency management, leadership, teamwork, problem solving, community service and much more. This will be a 20 week course October – February with two drills a month on Wednesday’s after school.
November 2, 2018
NACAC fairs connect you to hundreds of colleges and universities in one location. For more information click here
Register for free at GOTOMYNCF.COM.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested!
Washington State Convention Center - Seattle,
For more information, visit the Senior Exit Interview page.
Each student that stops by will receive a Starbucks gift card for a free drink!
Click HERE to view the Flyer
Following are the dates and times of the Senior Exit Interviews.
March 12 (3:00 pm - 6:15 pm*)
March 13 (7:30 am - 10:00 am*)
* 15 minute interviews within time frame.
If you are at 90% completion in Career Cruising, you will receive an email via Skyward during the week of January 8th with a link to sign up for an appointment time. For more information, visit the Senior Exit Interview page.
Apply to college for free!
Columbia College of Chicago is providing fee waivers. for Seniors applying as Freshman for Fall 2019. Priority Deadline is January 15, 2019
Click on the link below to request a waiver for the 2019-20 A.Y.
Columbia College of Chicago
Apply to college for free!
Northern Arizona University is providing fee waivers for Seniors applying as Freshman for Fall 2019.
Enter the following code on your application for admission when applying..
Northern Arizona University #NAU19
Apply to college for free!
Johnson & Wale University is providing fee waivers for Seniors applying for Fall 2019.
Early Actions deadline was November 1, 2018. They are accepting student on a Rolling Admissions for Fall of 2019.
Click on the link below to request a waiver for the 2019-20 A.Y.
Johnson & Wales University
There are events scheduled statewide through December 2018. Local upcoming events are listed on Events Calendar below.
To view all events, visit the College Goal Washington website at ReadySetGrad.com
Registration for CTE Dual Credit is now open. CTE Dual Credit offers real college credit for students that complete eligible CTE courses with a grade of B or Better. Students can register here: https://www.ctesers.org/
For more information and a complete list of eligible CTE courses click here.
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLAN
DUE DECEMBER 1, 2019
For more information and grade-level instructions please visit our HSBP page.
UW-BOTHELL
SENIOR APPLICATION DAYS
JANUARY 10, 2020 (9 am)Senior Application Day assists H.S. seniors from under-represented backgrounds apply to UW-Bothell. Students attending must have: a min. 2.5 GPA, a completed activities log, and a personal statement. The $60 application fee is waived for participants.
For more information and to register to attend, visit UW-Bothell website.
Seniors planning on registering at Bellevue College (BC) are encouraged to come to this session. There will be college representatives from Bellevue College available to assist students in registering and an (2).pdfBellevue College Application Day
JANUARY 29, 2020
College_Bound_2020_Flier.pdfCOLLEGE BOUND RESOURCE FAIR
FEBRUARY 1, 2020
CANCELED
SENIOR EXITS
CANCELED
SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEWS
ISD SUMMER INTERNSHIP
DEADLINE MARCH 15
ASVAB TESTING
FEB. 12 & APRIL 29
Deadline to sign up is Feb. 1st and April 15th.
ISD SUMMER INTERNSHIP
DEADLINE MARCH 15
IHS College & Career Fair
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
Preparing for College Fair.movIHS College & Career Fair
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
Preparing for College Fair.movStudent Drop Ins (Zoom Call)
with the College & Career Specialists
Starting on Thursday, June 4th, IHS students can drop in anytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9-10:30 am to ask questions with the Ms. Henderson and Mrs. Stevens regarding post-high school plans, WANIC, dual credit, and other topics. This is for students only in an open forum format. Details below:
Tuesdays & Thursday (9-10:30 am)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/7455977261
Meeting ID: 745 597 7261
Students Only
Note: Last Day is Thursday, June 18, 2020
STUDENT APPOINTMENTS
We welcome student walk-ins or email us to set up an appointment.
If we are not open and you need immediate assistance please see someone in the Counseling Office.
Please Note: It helps us help you if you have completed your High School and Beyond Plan grade requirement in Career Cruising prior to meeting.
PARENT APPOINTMENTS
Parents, we’re here for you too! We meet with parents on Wednesdays before school.
Click HERE to schedule a meeting with the College and Career Specialists.
Please Note: It helps us help you if your student has completed their High School and Beyond Plan grade requirement in Career Cruising prior to meeting.
IHS PSAT Day
Students in 10th and 11th grade will take the PSAT on October 16, 2019 at Issaquah High School. The cost is $16 and scholarships are available. The fee for the PSAT will be added to all 10th and 11th grade student accounts after testing.
Information about PSAT day, can be found here.
If you have any questions about the PSAT (including scholarships), please contact Mark Jergens-Zmuda, AP IHS.
SAT Test Dates (2019-20)
August 24, 2019 (7/24)
October 5, 2019 (9/5)
November 2, 2019 (10/2)
December 7, 2019 (11/7)
March 14, 2020 (2/13)
May 2, 2020 (4/2)
June 6, 2019 (5/60
Sign up for the SAT HERE.
*Registration deadline in parentheses
ACT Test Dates (2019-20)
July 13, 2019 (6/14)
September 14, 2019 (8/16)
October 26, 2019 (9/20)
December 14, 2019 (11/8)
February 8, 2020 (1/10)
April 4, 2020 (2/28)
June 13, 2020 (5/8)
July 18, 2020 (6/19)
Sign up for the ACT HERE.
*Registration deadline in parentheses
ACE MENTORS - DEADLINE 10/16
Are you interested in Architecture, Construction or Engineering?
ACE Mentors is a free after-school program (Nov-May) which pairs students (grades 9-12) with professional mentors from the building industry.
Click here for more information and to sign up by Friday, October 16th.
Seniors in the program are also eligible to apply for scholarships.
PNACAC college fairs connect students, families and counselors from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington with colleges and universities from all over the country in one convenient location. Advance registration is required.
Attend live presentations to get the most out of your college search.
Connect with over 100 colleges from across the US and beyond.
Check out live workshops about the college search process, financial aid and opportunities, and more.
Learn more online at pnacac.swoogo.com/PNACAC
OCTOBER IS MANUFACTURING MONTH!
Are you interested in how products and machines come together? Do you care about the quality of materials and of workmanship? Then you should explore the Manufacturing career cluster, which covers how industry and technology work together to make or package the things that we use or consume every day like cars, computers and food. Careers in advanced manufacturing offer exciting opportunities in designing and improving products, operating high-tech tools and machinery, analyzing problems and coming up with creative solutions, and working with both your hands and your mind. Check out the Events Calendar below to view upcoming webinars on careers in manufacturing. For more information visit the OSPI website.
CWU ON THE SPOT ADMISSIONS
CWU is excited to announce that they will be offering the On the Spot (OTS) Admissions Appointments on the following dates:
October: 10/19 – 10/23
November: 11/16 – 11/ 20
December: 12/7 – 12/11
During this event, students will be able to:
Complete their application
Receive an evaluation of H.S. transcripts
Receive an offer of admissions, if eligible
Meet with Admissions Counselors
Click here to view requirements and register.
Click here to find out more about CWU during their Virtual Preview Days 10/28-10/29
ALL THINGS ESSAY
Friday, October 23rd – 2:00-3:00pm
Presented by Anna Aegerter, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, University of Redlands.
From brainstorming topic ideas, tackling common challenges, and learning how to refine your ideas, this workshop will address “all things essays.” If you haven’t yet started your essay or are in the editing stages, this application will help you take your essay from good to great. Have pen and paper ready for this interactive workshop!
Seniors - Click here to register and receive the link to join the workshop.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
Friday, October 30th - 2:00-3:00pm
Presented by Shannon Burlingame, Admission Counselor, Pacific Lutheran University.
This workshop is geared towards current seniors and their families who are considering, or in the process of, applying for financial aid for the 2021-22 academic year. We will define financial aid terms and talk about the difference in grants, scholarships, and loans and the applications required to apply for federal, state, and college aid. We will also offer up some tips for starting to look for scholarships.
Seniors - Click here to register and receive the link to join the workshop.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
Friday, Oct. 30, 2-3pm
Presented by Shannon Burlingame, Admission Counselor, Pacific Lutheran University.
This workshop is geared towards current seniors and their families who are considering, or in the process of, applying for financial aid for the 2021-22 academic year. We will define financial aid terms and talk about the difference in grants, scholarships, and loans and the applications required to apply for federal, state, and college aid.
Seniors - Click here to register and receive the link to join the workshop.
The HSBP is a student-led requirement with the majority of the grade-level assignments completed in Career Cruising. In order for the student to meet the annual requirements, the completion bar (found on the home page of the student's portfolio) should show 100% for freshman, sophomore, and juniors, and for seniors by December 1, 2020. Any previous years' assignments, must be completed to meet the HSBP graduation requirement. NOTE: The Senior Exit Interview requirement is waived for the Class of 2021 due to COVID-19.
For more information and grade-level instructions, please visit our HSBP page.
Organized by The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, the goal of the conference is to educate high school students about careers they can pursue through on-the-job training, certification, apprenticeship, or two-year degree programs.
The day is filled with speakers in student-elected career pathways, soft skills integration, and exhibitors representing apprenticeship programs, military, certificated programs, and colleges with 2-year degrees.
For more information and to register click HERE. The Registration deadline is January 27, 2021. Make sure to check your student email after you register! If you have questions or issues registering, please contact Janel LeMieux: Lemieuxj@issaquah.wednet.edu