Career & College Readiness

We hope that our Career and College Readiness (CCR) Newsletter will provide support aimed at offering valuable resources and guidance towards your goals for life after high school

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Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. These may change — often — but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities. Future employers AND colleges look for students who pursue meaningful activities so summer is great time to start!

• Identify your interests — likes & dislikes — not just in classes but also in every area. This will help you focus on your goals
  
• Ask your network; Talk to New people --Besides talking to your friends, consider talking to family, friends of family, school counselor, teachers, professionals in the community, etc., about activities, careers, opportunities that you might find interesting.
  
• Take a career interest quiz! Take this easy free 10-minute quiz to get matched with careers based on your likes and dislikes.
  
• Get involved! Try something new!
  
• Volunteer for an organization or cause you care about
  
• Look for a summer job or internship position that will help you learn about a field of your interest.
  
• Check out summer youth career programs (see below in Summer Youth Career Readiness Programs in Oregon) -- there are many free ones!
• Tour college campuses (in-person or virtually)! If possible, take advantage of summer break to visit colleges and see what they're like. Even if you have no interest in attending the college you're visiting. It will help you learn what you WANT and DO NOT want for a college experience. Use Campus Visit Checklist to help you prepare (PDF version available at the bottom of the webpage
  

• CAREER EXPOS NEAR YOU
• Oregon TRADESWOMEN'S 2024 Career Fair - Portland 5/18 9am

• Multnomah County Health Department Career Fair - 5/22 12:00pm - 4:00pm

• Educational Career Learning Experience
• PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE CAREERS HIGHLIGHTS - In-Person WORKSHOPS *registration required
• Advanced Nursing - 5/17 @9am
• Diagnositc Imaging - 5/15 @9am
• Union Apprenticeships Info Session (virtual)
  Join this online info session to meet union apprenticeship coordinators in the Pacific Northwest and their programs. Learn about qualifications and requirements, apprenticeship occupations, program benefits and more, followed by an open discussion with Coordinators from specific trade apprenticeships. Anyone interested in learning more about apprenticeships is welcome!
  September 6, 9:30-11:00 AM PT or December 6, 9:30-11:00 AM PT

Learn something new, build your leadership skills, explore careers and of course, have fun! Oregon Goes to to College listed every Oregon community college & universities that have programs for middle and high school programs! Visit https://oregongoestocollege.org/explore/summer and review each programs' website for information on dates, potential fees, and application deadlines.

• BankWork$ Program - a unique, FREE 8-week industry-support training program that prepares participants for a career with stability and opportunity for advancement in the financial services industry. Ideally for students with high diploma

• Portland Metro Fire Camp will host TWO FREE camps in 2024:

• First Camp: Hosted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place on the TVF&R training grounds located in Sherwood, OR.

• Date: June 21 - 23, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)

• Address: Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Training Center: 12400 SW Tonquin Rd. Sherwood, OR 97140

• Second Camp: Hosted by Portland Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place on the PF&R training grounds located in NE Portland, OR.

  • Date: July 12 - 14, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)

  • Address: Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center: 4800 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97230

• Not finding what you're looking for?

• Learn more about Summer Youth Employment:
• Check this article by Get Schooled and vist https://oregongoestocollege.org/explore/summer
• Reach to Ms. Shen (CCR Counselor) if you need help finding one near you!

NOTE: these off-site events are organized independently and is not affiliated with the school. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Shen about any listed event

Making College Possible with Common App
Register for NACAC's learning lab focused on preparing to support the class of 2025 as they apply to college in the fall. It will feature a presentation by the Common App on their equity initiatives and efforts to guide students to access, afford, and attain higher education. Following the presentation, representatives from the the AXS Companion will join in to give a demonstration of their toolkit, including step-by-step video tutorials, designed to guide counselors and students through the Common App.
May 22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

Oregon Private College Week
Twelve of Oregon’s private, independent colleges host concurrent sessions that offer informational presentations about admissions, financial aid, and academic programs. Visit up to ten schools in five days for FREE! Registration closes Friday, July 26.
July 29-August 2, 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Your School Counselor may not be available over the summer, but Get Schooled is!

• Use Get Schooled Free Resume Templates: https://getschooled.com/article/5442-writing-a-resume-use-a-template/
• Submit you resume for review for Free! An Advisor will review and provide feed back within one week! https://getschooled.com/resume-help/

• Be on a look out for ORCA"s free credit recovery summer classes. The counseling team will be sending out information to those who are eligible (**students who have received F's in required classes)
• If you want to get ahead over the summer by taking a class, Pearson has a list of classes you can take for fee. View list of classes here
• If you have questions, reach out to your school counselor 😀

🔸 Got your college acceptance letter? Congrats! Now it's time to there's new action steps you need to complete! Most colleges will give you until May 1st to you confirm your enrollment through their student portal and/or place a secruity deposit. Go HERE for more detailed NEXT STEPS, click

🔸Don't think you can afford to pay for college? Then you need to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It opens doors to 💲💲 grants, scholarships, and loans 💲💲 that can make college dreams a reality. It's not too late to APPLY! You still have time to apply for FAFSA! Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers.

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain

▶️The Oregon Promise Grant application is open. This state-funded program may pay for community college tuition for two years at Oregon community colleges. Students graduating this year must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and submit the FAFSA, the ORSAA and the Oregon Promise application in the

❕❕ OSAC Student Portal by June 1st, 2024. ❕❕

• University of Oregon - PathwayOregon - full tuition & fees for eligible students

• Portland State University - Four Years Free - full tuition & fees for eligible students

REGIONAL

Oregon Sports Hall MacTarnahan Scholarship
$3,000 scholarships for student-athletes attending Oregon colleges with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
By June 15

NATIONAL

Islamic Society of North America Scholarships
Several scholarships open to Muslim students pursuing higher education.
By June 30

Check out our scholarship calendar for more opportunities.

OPTIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

• Family and student checklists (gives you an overview of what you should be doing in each grade level. Make sure you scroll all the way to end for handouts)
• Speak with ORCA's CCR Counselor before the school year is over. OR over the summer use Get Schooled FREE advisor college & job support HERE
  

• Academic programs and opportunities Social environment and extracurricular offerings
• Financial costs and future earnings
• Other things that are important to them, like how big the college is or where it’s located

• Unsure what option you want, dive deeper with Oregon Goes to College - this a great resource to look into specific careers, trades, military and in the arts schools: schools: https://oregongoestocollege.org/explore
• Search online college databases like College Scorecard and BigFuture.
• Take an in-person or virtual campus tour ( www.collegefairsonline.com

• Check out this great article from Get Schooled to learn if you need to take the SAT or ACT as well as the difference between the two - HERE
• Learn how to sign-up, get fee waivers, prepare fo the test and send your scores to colleges - HERE
• Still need help navigating this area for yourself, not a problem, schedule a meeting with Ms. Shen or attend her office hours!

ACT National Test Dates:

Check the ACT website for updates and to register. Note: Online testing is available at some but not all locations. Check online test availability in your area. You may need to choose “paper” as your testing option to see available test centers.

SAT National Test Dates:

Check the Digital SAT website for updates and to register.

FOR ORCA STUDENTS ONLY

Student and families don't forget to fill out your intent to return for 2024-2025 school year & choose your courses!