TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

-WEEKLY UPDATE-

Welcome!

We are currently meeting with ALL Juniors & Seniors

Please stop by if we haven't met you yet

(or if you have and you'd like to see us again!)

Drop by the Center located in the Library
Use the QR Code calendar scheduler (located on the counter at the College and Career Center entrance)

Set up an appointment, drop us an email or give us a call

Jen Butts: jbutts@ttsd.k12.or.us 503.431.5772 OR Make an appointment: Jen's Calendar

Lauren Gutierrez: lgutierrez@ttsd.k12.or.us 503.431.5652 OR Make an appointment: Lauren's Calendar

Hanna Hevia: hhevia_ext@ttsd.k12.or.us OR Make an appointment: Hanna's Calendar

College Information Sessions

every Wednesday in April during both lunches!

Come first or second lunch for a presentation by the College and Career Center team. Each week we will cover a different topic- listed below. Sign up on school links to register ( and reserve your pizza!)

TOPICS:

4/8 Making your Application Stand Out

4/15 Writing a Dynamic Essay

4/22 Paying for College

This is for any student interested in attending college (guardians welcome too). The more you know, the easier it is!

Upcoming Events & Field trips

4/14 9:30 am - Oregon Institute of Technology college visit in the College and Career Center

4/16 1:45 pm Cookies and Careers- come hear about a career in radiology - specifically as a sonographer/ultrasound technician. Have a cookie and ask some questions!

College Fair at Tualatin High School!

4/21 9:15am – 10:45am This is an "ARROW Mini-Fair" - a small college fair attended by various colleges/universities such as the Univeristy of Oregon and University of Arizona (TBD which will others will be in attendance) .Typically, there are 10-15 colleges represented and students can attend the fair to meet with admissions representatives.

Sign up for all events on School Links - Log in through Clever.com - Click on Engage, then Events, select the event to register

Introducing...

Cookies & Careers

Meet professionals in the College and Career Center

Ask Questions
Learn about specific jobs
Learn about training and education
Eat some Cookies!

Information on Paying for College or Trades Programs

Scholarship Highlights ✨

The King City Lions Club – Henry J. Marchion II Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship awarded to graduating seniors of Tigard and Tualatin High Schools to attend community college anywhere in the United States.

Due April 10th

Students interested in applying should go to https://oregoncf.my.site.com/MyOCF_login, select “Create a student account” and select the King City Lions Club Scholarship from the list of available scholarship funds. (You can also check out the other scholarships listed there to see if you may be eligible to apply!)

Juniors! The Tualatin Rotary Scholarship

The Tualatin Rotary First Generation Scholarship is a $20,000 scholarship/mentorship for Juniors

Due April 17th

The Tualatin Rotary sponsors this scholarship for first generation college students who are high achieving and can demonstrate a financial need. In addition to receiving the financial support, the Rotary provides a mentor to support the student through college.

Other Scholarships to check out:

Due Date - Name - Amount

4/3 Irene Stephenson High School Scholarship $2,000

Pick up application from TuHS College and Career Center

Legacy Meridian Park Hospital awards up to six $2000 scholarships to graduating high school senior planning to pursue a career in health care.

4/5 Future Medical Professional Scholarship $1,500

The goal of the O+FS Future Medical Professional Scholarship program is to recognize and award future medical professionals within the greater Portland Metropolitan area by supporting the next generation of young medical professionals within our community.

4/10 King City Lions Henry Marchion Scholarship $1,000

The King City Lions Club – Henry J. Marchion II Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to graduating seniors of Tigard and Tualatin High Schools to attend community college anywhere in the US.

4/15 Timberwolf Support Organization Scholarship $1,000

Multiple scholarships for Tualatin High seniors given by TSO, the Tualatin High parent support group. Applicants should demonstrate a dedication to their education and the community.

4/15 Tzu Chi Scholars $1,500

Please include the following in the essay: Reason for your financial need, your personal and academic achievements, your academic and career plans, your past and current involvement as well as future plans towards making a difference in your community. A two page (double spaced) essay about Tzu Chi, describing how and what Tzu Chi inspires you.

4/15 HOSA Scholarship Varies

Multiple scholarships for HOSA members planning to study for a career in various medical fields

4/15 Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Program varies

Several scholarships available for students interested in horticulture and agriculture.

4/15 Oregon Association of Nurseries $1,500

Students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. Student scholarship applications are evaluated based on career interests, scholastic aptitude, and financial need.

4/15 Clackamas Community Foundation Scholarship varies

Variety of scholarships for different majors and financial situations.

4/15 Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund Varies

This scholarship program aims to advance the education and career goals of outstanding students and apprentices in the construction and engineering industry in the Pacific Northwest. Also includes a paid summer internship

4/17 Oregon Jaycee Foundation Scholarship $4,000

Selection criteria is academic excellence, personal accomplishments, leadership and community service.

4/21 Reser Family Foundation High School Scholarship $20,000

Student who has at least two activities (sports, clubs or service) and has worked during their high school years. Renewable for up to 4 years, for total of $20,000.

FAFSA: Curious if you'll receive a grant? Do the FAFSA Student Aid Estimator

The Free Application for Student Aid: Visit studentaid.gov to create. Need help? Check out this link or make an appointment with the College and Career Center.

Oregon Promise & ORSAA

The state of Oregon offers students financial aid

Oregon Promise: For students entering Community College within 6 months of graduation.

ORSAA: State finacial aid for college tuition for students without a social security number (completed instead of FAFSA)

Graduating Early? Be sure to look at the Deadline Calendar

Community Events

Black Student Success Summit- April 18th

The Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is BEAM Village’s signature annual event bringing together Black middle and high school students, families, educators, and community partners for a day of learning, celebration, and connection. Rooted in culture and powered by community, the Summit creates a space where Black students are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their brilliance.

Students engage in hands-on workshops, explore college and career pathways, meet Black professionals across industries, and build the leadership skills needed to navigate their futures with confidence and clarity.

Scan the QR code or click here for more information

Portland PNANAC College Fair 4/26

University of Portland 12pm-3pm

Meet with Admission Representatives of many colleges accross the country!

Free and open to the public, PNACAC fairs connect you with colleges and universities in one convenient location.

Students: register in advance with StriveScan by filling out a quick form. After you sign up, StriveScan will send a barcode via text message and email. At the college fair, present your barcode to college representatives to receive more information about that college. The next day, receive an email with a report of all of the colleges and representatives you met, along with contact information and social media profiles.

OREGON TRADESWOMEN'S 2026 CAREER FAIR

Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is a FREE, interactive, trades-focused career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative career pathways. It is one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the skilled trades industry!

This event connects thousands of students and job seekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled trades and supports local industry and businesses find qualified, skilled workers, and is open to everyone!

Saturday, May 16th, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

(No Registration Required)

Link for more information: 2026 Career Fair

Summer Business Institute

Portland State University is hosting a summer camp for students interested in business. Scan the QR code for more information.

*Come by the Career Center if you'd like a paper flier or have any questions*

Explore careers in Healthcare - Camps at OHSU and Pacific Univeristy

Trades Information

Interested in exploring the trades? This guide is a great resource and we're happy to help discuss pathways to apprenticeship. Make an appointment with us to discuss more!

Electrical Apprenticeship FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP!

High School students in Washington County are invited to apply for a scholarship with the Area One Inside Electrical JATC 4 year apprenticeship program to become a General Journeyman Eleectrician.

This is an incredibly valuable opportunity to skip the points-based traditional ranking process and gain Direct Entry into our apprenticeship program. We will give away one full-ride scholarship per county (see list below). It is renewable all four years of their time with us, pending students maintain a “C” average in their night classes.

Apply HERE

ImpactNW - Free Apprenticeship Program

Impact NW offers a FREE Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program open to Oregon residents aged 17- 24 who have a GED or high school diploma and are interested in the Manufacturing trades.

Participants will gain:

Welding Experience
OSHA 10 certificate
Forklift certificate
CPR/ First Aid Certificate
Certified Manufacturing Associate
Hands-on experience building and designing their own skateboard
CAD design and 3D printing
Exploring local-based careers, apprenticeships, and post-education

Our upcoming cohorts for Washington and Multnomah County:

*SPRING 2026 Starts March 9th *Enrolling Now

To learn more about our program, fill out our interest form, and a staff member will contact you about joining a virtual information session

THINK BIG - CATERPILLAR DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

ThinkBIG is a Caterpillar-specific instructional program that pays you while you train to become a technician. Once accepted into this two-year program, you alternate between the classroom and a paid employment at Peterson. When you graduate, you will have an Associate Degree from PCC in Applied Science, over 2000 hours of on the job experience at Peterson, and continue with a full-time job. Wow!

Apply HERE

PARENT ACCESS TO SCHOOLINKS

Parents and Guardians are able to access student SchooLinks account to utilize the tools provided within the platform and help students with their career exploration and college or trade school management journey. Check out how to set up the guardian account.

Guardian Account Overview.pdf

What can SchooLinks do for you?:

Sign up for a TuHS College Visit or CCC Event

Send transcripts to school

Request letters of Recommendation

Access via Clever.com and select SchooLinks. If you haven't logged in before, follow the career assessment selecting "next" until you gain access to your Dashboard.

From your Dashboard take these steps to register:

College Visits and Events: From Dashboard go to the Events tab on the top to Register-

Use the confirmation to be released from class

Request Transcripts: Under College and College Applications tab

Add college to the list of colleges to which you're applyingClick on the pencil to editComplete the required tasks as indicatedWhen the college moves to the center section - your transcripts have been automatically requested

Letters of Recommendation: Under College and College Applications tab

Add college to the list of colleges to which you're applyingClick on the pencil to editComplete the required tasksIf the college requires a letter of rec it will show in the middle column

WUE on SchooLinks

You can now search for WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) schools through SchooLinks - When selecting "College", and "College Search", Unselect "Oregon", select the filter tool "other" and "counselor comments". You'll then be able to see all schools outside of Oregon which offer the WUE Program. What is WUE? This program offers students from Oregon the opportunity to pay In-State tuition and a participating WUE School.

INTERNSHIPS,JOBS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Trip to China!

This is an amazing and affordable summer opportunity for high school students to visit China. In this 2 week program, students will experience life in a prestigious Chinese university (Minzu University of China) in Beijing, visit iconic historical sites such as the Forbidden City, experience traditional art and music workshops, and also learn to speak Chinese. Scholarships are provided for our participants by the Chinese Bridge association which covers all costs incurred while in China including lodging, meals, local transportation, courses, and museum tickets. Students only need to pay for air tickets and an organizing fee of $800.

Find more information on the website: www.worldplus-intl.org

Part time employment opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast paced and team oriented environment. We're hiring for cashier positions and are looking for dependable students who are eager to learn and contribute.

If interested, please ask students to apply by sending an email to eatbaguettebros@gmail.com.

Details regarding the position:

- Evening availability (3-8pm or 4-8pm shifts)

- Weekend availability (morning or evening shifts)

- Need an active Oregon Food Handlers Card (or willing to obtain)

- Competitive hourly pay along with tips

- Hands on training provided

IMPACT SPORTS - PAINTBALL REFEREES WANTED

Flexible hours - mainly weekends. Indedpendent scheduling. Interviews/shadows are generally 9:30-11:30 on Saturdays. Looking for responsible, engaging, fun, safety consciuous, outgoing people. Can hire as young as 14. Intersted students should call directly to set up a interview (shadow a current referee):

Address: 19265 SW Schaber Ln, Tualatin, OR 97062

Phone: (503) 213-3230

Estate Sale Set Up Crew and Sales Crew Needed - The Rusty Trunk LLC

They need fast, efficient people who can focus and handle physical work.

This company is known for our lovely sale set-ups; our sales look almost like retail stores with everything arranged neatly on shelves and tables and grouped by category - we don't just pile things on the furniture. But this does not happen by magic. Set-ups involve a lot of hard work lifting, carrying, unpacking dusty boxes (along with the associated mouse nests and dead spiders), and general labor. It can also be like Christmas every day as we open each box and (hopefully) find lots of treasures!

Driver's License and Transportation is required as job sites are located throught the Portland Metro Area. Find more info and apply via Craigslist.

Summer Assistant aka Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a perfect job for folks who want a meaningful, skill building summer job working with kids grades K-2 or 3-12. Assistants support Specialists in leading hands-on art, music, theater, or nature programs in a free-choice camp environment. Regardless of knowledge and skills in their assigned areas, assistants are eager to learn, and are comfortable guiding children through projects and activities designed to nurture creative skills and foster a sense of discovery.

20 - 40 hrs./week, Monday-Friday June 22 - August 11

Some evening shifts required for Theater departments

$17/hr with potential for bonus.

This position is temporary, seasonal and non-benefited

Kennel assistant - $16.30/hr

Narra Veterinary Clinic

7217 SW Hazel Fern Rd Tigard, OR 97224

(503) 213-4911

Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (no weekends)

Benefits include employee discounts and accrued sick time

Are you interested in a career in veterinary medicine or animal care? Narra Veterinary Clinic (near Bridgeport Village) is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant.

Interested students can learn more at www.narravet.com. To apply, please send a resume or statement of interest to careers@narravet.com or call (503) 213-4911.

Where to find jobs:

TuHS College and Career Center, Indeed.com, Print out resumes and walk in!, General Web Search, Nextdoor.com (childcare, pet care, house-care), City of Tualatin

Where can I find helpful resources?:

The College and Career Center website- Job board and resume templates

and Oregon Employment Department