Thursday, April 22, 2010
Neelofer Vahora ~ Gates Millennium Scholarship Winner
Please congratulate Neelofer Vahora as she has recieved the Gates Millennium Scholarship. She recieved this award because of her strong leadership, Community service and academics achievements throughout high school. Once again Congrautlations Neelofer!!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
UW YGB Conference!
Young, Gifted and Black 2010
“My Education, My Future”
The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity cordially invites your students to the 2010 Young, Gifted and Black Conference (YGB). The event will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 on the University of Washington - Seattle campus.
YGB is an important outreach program for African-American high school students who are interested in attending college. Last year we proudly had 170 African-American students from all over the state of Washington attend the 2009 YGB conference and we are expecting a similar attendance this year.
We ask that you inform your students of this wonderful opportunity to experience higher education, as well as connect with prominent Black people within the UW and Seattle communities. Please encourage your students to respond as soon as possible. Participation in this conference will be based on priority and a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors with above a 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
For more information about the Young, Gifted and Black Conference or to download the application, go to: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/programs/YGB.php.
“My Education, My Future”
The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity cordially invites your students to the 2010 Young, Gifted and Black Conference (YGB). The event will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 on the University of Washington - Seattle campus.
YGB is an important outreach program for African-American high school students who are interested in attending college. Last year we proudly had 170 African-American students from all over the state of Washington attend the 2009 YGB conference and we are expecting a similar attendance this year.
We ask that you inform your students of this wonderful opportunity to experience higher education, as well as connect with prominent Black people within the UW and Seattle communities. Please encourage your students to respond as soon as possible. Participation in this conference will be based on priority and a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors with above a 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
For more information about the Young, Gifted and Black Conference or to download the application, go to: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/programs/YGB.php.
Monday, April 19, 2010
How to Find a Job in Today's Economy
With record unemployment and a weak economy, the job market is tough to crack. But you can do it.
Here are some tips adapted from an article by LilBlackDress, an eHow Member.
Step 1: Treat the job hunt like a job. Keep notes of where you have applied and the people with whom you talked. Organization will help you find a job in today's economy.
Step 2: If you don't ask, you won't get. Tell everyone you are looking for a job and ask if they know of openings. Tell your hairdresser, the nurse at the doctor’s office, everyone.
Step 3: Call past employers, co-workers, and friends and ask for job leads. Do not be afraid to ask if they will share your resume with people they know or give you names to contact.
Step 4: Sign up for LinkedIn.com. Though the site can be tricky to navigate, you can find many people to network with by joining groups, finding past contacts, etc. There is also a section with job listings. Since these companies pay for listings, you are more likely to find quality jobs than on free job listing sites.
Step 5: Actively look on the internet to find a job. Check out HotJobs and Monster.com. Different job search sites cater better to different types of employment. Craigslist for example, is good for musicians but not good for CEO's.
Step 6: Check the Sunday employment section of your newspapers, online and printed version. It's less expensive for companies to advertise in the online version, so you'll find more listings and details by expanding the search to the website's jobs page.
Step 7: Consider having a recruiter or headhunter assist you with your job search.
Step 8: Ask your relatives and friends for the website addresses of their alumni associations. Look at the sites to see what help is available.
Step 9: Attend job fairs. While most people attending will be older, you will stand out because of your motivation and persistence.
Step 10: Set goals. Each week apply for X number of jobs. Call X amount of people. Contact X number of businesses. With patience and persistence you can get a job in today's economy.
Here are some tips adapted from an article by LilBlackDress, an eHow Member.
Step 1: Treat the job hunt like a job. Keep notes of where you have applied and the people with whom you talked. Organization will help you find a job in today's economy.
Step 2: If you don't ask, you won't get. Tell everyone you are looking for a job and ask if they know of openings. Tell your hairdresser, the nurse at the doctor’s office, everyone.
Step 3: Call past employers, co-workers, and friends and ask for job leads. Do not be afraid to ask if they will share your resume with people they know or give you names to contact.
Step 4: Sign up for LinkedIn.com. Though the site can be tricky to navigate, you can find many people to network with by joining groups, finding past contacts, etc. There is also a section with job listings. Since these companies pay for listings, you are more likely to find quality jobs than on free job listing sites.
Step 5: Actively look on the internet to find a job. Check out HotJobs and Monster.com. Different job search sites cater better to different types of employment. Craigslist for example, is good for musicians but not good for CEO's.
Step 6: Check the Sunday employment section of your newspapers, online and printed version. It's less expensive for companies to advertise in the online version, so you'll find more listings and details by expanding the search to the website's jobs page.
Step 7: Consider having a recruiter or headhunter assist you with your job search.
Step 8: Ask your relatives and friends for the website addresses of their alumni associations. Look at the sites to see what help is available.
Step 9: Attend job fairs. While most people attending will be older, you will stand out because of your motivation and persistence.
Step 10: Set goals. Each week apply for X number of jobs. Call X amount of people. Contact X number of businesses. With patience and persistence you can get a job in today's economy.
Friday, April 16, 2010
AAA visits Central!
Future Wildcats!
Ky & Amanda! 
Teaira!
Our tour guide Brent He was telling them about the great bike racks:)
Checking out the Gym in the Rec Center!
Jessica!
Checking out the Gym in the Rec Center!
Jessica!Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Check out Youngstown this afternoon!!
“Today @ 3:30 celebrate the beginning of Spring ALL ACCESS afterschool arts a Youngstown Cultural Arts Center! Meet the teaching artists and sign up, see free performances! These Free afterschool arts classes are open to youth ages 13-19, with some classes available for 11 and 12 year olds. Classes include dj’ing, hip hop recording, fashion design, cooking, visual art, live rock band, cooking, hip hop dance and more! Call 206 935 2999 or Visit www.youngstownarts.org for more info and download the required application.”
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Utah State University here tomorrow!!!
Hey Wolverines!!!
Stop by the College and Career Center tomorrow morning at 8:30 to learn more about Utah State University!!!!
Did you know the Utah State is part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange.....that means you pay in state tuition!!! How can you go wrong????
Attention Seniors....Time to make your college decisions!
May 1st is coming, and you have a RIGHT to wait until then to make your final decision. But once you have made up your mind, you also have a RESPONSIBILITY to tell your other colleges that you will not be attending. Please don't cling to an admission or scholarship offer that you have no intention of claiming. It is not fair to the other students who might be on waiting list for those opportunities!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Future Careers: What's Hot, What's Not
Preparing for a career is serious business. You don't want to graduate after several years' work only to find that your industry has relocated off shore to China or India. Jobs that can't be done from overseas include doctors, hair stylists, teachers, nurses, auto-repair specialists, physical therapists, writers, and marketers. Here are five careers that are most likely to offer interesting work, loads of opportunity, nice paychecks, and job security.
Physical therapy~ Physical therapists are health professionals who help people restore physical function and movement, often in consultation with doctors. Jobs are expected to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those at the top earn six-figure incomes. The highest salaries require a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Automotive specialties~ Auto specialists do mechanical work, collision repair, artistic auto painting, and antique-vehicle restoration; some even work on high-performance race cars. Pay varies widely, but according to the BLS, the best opportunities go to people with formal career training, which can range from two-year associate's degree programs to bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Top auto-repair specialists earn over $50,000 a year, and those who add mechanical engineering degrees can earn nearly $80,000.
Writing~ Most working writers have bachelor's degrees in English, journalism, or communications, but other degrees are acceptable with good writing skills. Many write marketing, instructional, and technical materials; online journalism is popular, too. Many writers work as freelancers, so business courses can come in handy as well. In-demand professional writers and editors can earn six-figure incomes. There are many opportunities, but competition is keen because many people want to enjoy this career.
Legal careers~ Legal careers allow you to work in any area that interests you, including environmental law, estate planning, personal injury, and politics. And there is a career for every education level—from legal-assistant certificate programs to bachelor's degrees in paralegal studies to Juris Doctor (JD) degrees for attorneys. Despite excellent growth in these professions, the BLS states that competition will be tough, and you'll need formal training to grab the best jobs. Earning potential for top-level pros ranges from about $60,000 for legal secretaries and assistants to about $75,000 for paralegals, to hefty six-figure salaries for excellent lawyers.
Advertising~ Advertising is a highly coveted profession, according to the BLS, so there's a lot of competition. Advertising, marketing, public-relations, and sales managers are responsible for their companies' market research, marketing strategies, public image and print, online, and TV ads. This job is creative but also brings pressure, long hours, and frequently a lot of travel. Most employers prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, an MBA, or a degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. If you can take the heat, you can pull in a cool salary--top people earn over $120,000 a year.
Adapted from an article by Gina Pogol, FindtheRightSchool.com for Yahoo.com
Physical therapy~ Physical therapists are health professionals who help people restore physical function and movement, often in consultation with doctors. Jobs are expected to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those at the top earn six-figure incomes. The highest salaries require a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Automotive specialties~ Auto specialists do mechanical work, collision repair, artistic auto painting, and antique-vehicle restoration; some even work on high-performance race cars. Pay varies widely, but according to the BLS, the best opportunities go to people with formal career training, which can range from two-year associate's degree programs to bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Top auto-repair specialists earn over $50,000 a year, and those who add mechanical engineering degrees can earn nearly $80,000.
Writing~ Most working writers have bachelor's degrees in English, journalism, or communications, but other degrees are acceptable with good writing skills. Many write marketing, instructional, and technical materials; online journalism is popular, too. Many writers work as freelancers, so business courses can come in handy as well. In-demand professional writers and editors can earn six-figure incomes. There are many opportunities, but competition is keen because many people want to enjoy this career.
Legal careers~ Legal careers allow you to work in any area that interests you, including environmental law, estate planning, personal injury, and politics. And there is a career for every education level—from legal-assistant certificate programs to bachelor's degrees in paralegal studies to Juris Doctor (JD) degrees for attorneys. Despite excellent growth in these professions, the BLS states that competition will be tough, and you'll need formal training to grab the best jobs. Earning potential for top-level pros ranges from about $60,000 for legal secretaries and assistants to about $75,000 for paralegals, to hefty six-figure salaries for excellent lawyers.
Advertising~ Advertising is a highly coveted profession, according to the BLS, so there's a lot of competition. Advertising, marketing, public-relations, and sales managers are responsible for their companies' market research, marketing strategies, public image and print, online, and TV ads. This job is creative but also brings pressure, long hours, and frequently a lot of travel. Most employers prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, an MBA, or a degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. If you can take the heat, you can pull in a cool salary--top people earn over $120,000 a year.
Adapted from an article by Gina Pogol, FindtheRightSchool.com for Yahoo.com
2010-2011 Cheer Squad!
Congratulations to our new Cheer squad 2010-2011
Catherine Le HS3
Tricia Pham TEC
Yvonee Robinson HS3
Kimshaina Mao TEC
Angie Brenes AAA
Vi Nguyen HS3
Linda Ba HS3
Stuntmen
Jaycen Sim
Hal Nyborg
Attention ELL Students!!!
I've invited you to fill out the form Student Survey--ELL Needs Assessment. To fill it out, visit:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEJiZ1R2TzNyRUY0RzgwZVBnNk52Umc6MA
Make sure you answer all the questions!!!
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEJiZ1R2TzNyRUY0RzgwZVBnNk52Umc6MA
Make sure you answer all the questions!!!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Congratulations to the following Seniors on their Acceptance to College.....
Vise Le’ato ~ Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University (AAA)
Mahlet Assefa ~ Drexel University, UW, Stanford, Columbia (HS3)
Leslie Diaz ~ WSU, University of Oregon (HS3)
Denise Alcaraz ~ Adelphie University, Evergreen (HS3)
Van Anh Mac ~ SPU (HS3)
Victoria Prak ~ UW (HS3)
Tevon Collins ~ Eastern Washington (HS3)
Melissa Nelson ~ University of Idaho (HS3)
Mohamed Sambou ~ Gonzaga University (TEC)
Fabian Valencia ~ UW, WSU, Western, UW Tacoma (TEC)
Jonas Nocom ~ Western & Central (TEC)
Alex Sun ~ Central (TEC)
Nina Saechao ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Cullen Bryan ~ Western (TEC)
Nicolas Malagon ~ WSU (TEC)
Monica Chhoeng ~ UW (TEC)
James Sok ~ UPS & WWU (TEC)
Lisa Nang ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Robert Eyerman ~ Pima (TEC)
Udom Chun ~ WSU & Western (AAA)
Chhengly Sarith ~ WSU (AAA)
Amy Pinon ~ Art Institute (AAA)
Amanda Ngeth ~ Western (AAA)
Rosalina Castro ~ Evergreen (AAA)
Neelofer Vahora ~ UW (HS3)
Christina Cash ~ SPU (HS3)
Thuan Pham ~ UW, Western (HS3)
Rosa Nouch ~ Western (TEC)
Kevin Nguyen ~ Western (TEC)
Supi Kaea ~ UW (TEC)
Mahlet Assefa ~ Drexel University, UW, Stanford, Columbia (HS3)
Leslie Diaz ~ WSU, University of Oregon (HS3)
Denise Alcaraz ~ Adelphie University, Evergreen (HS3)
Van Anh Mac ~ SPU (HS3)
Victoria Prak ~ UW (HS3)
Tevon Collins ~ Eastern Washington (HS3)
Melissa Nelson ~ University of Idaho (HS3)
Mohamed Sambou ~ Gonzaga University (TEC)
Fabian Valencia ~ UW, WSU, Western, UW Tacoma (TEC)
Jonas Nocom ~ Western & Central (TEC)
Alex Sun ~ Central (TEC)
Nina Saechao ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Cullen Bryan ~ Western (TEC)
Nicolas Malagon ~ WSU (TEC)
Monica Chhoeng ~ UW (TEC)
James Sok ~ UPS & WWU (TEC)
Lisa Nang ~ Bellevue College (TEC)
Robert Eyerman ~ Pima (TEC)
Udom Chun ~ WSU & Western (AAA)
Chhengly Sarith ~ WSU (AAA)
Amy Pinon ~ Art Institute (AAA)
Amanda Ngeth ~ Western (AAA)
Rosalina Castro ~ Evergreen (AAA)
Neelofer Vahora ~ UW (HS3)
Christina Cash ~ SPU (HS3)
Thuan Pham ~ UW, Western (HS3)
Rosa Nouch ~ Western (TEC)
Kevin Nguyen ~ Western (TEC)
Supi Kaea ~ UW (TEC)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Congratulations to Genesis Guradado!!!!
Genesis Guardado, HS3 junior, was selected as a scholarship recipient by New Futures at Arbor Heights. She is one of four high school students in the area to receive a scholarship. Genesis was selected because of her self motivation, her academic goals and her work with the King County sheriff and local police departments to give youth a voice in the community. This year she went to Olympia to advocate for greater funding for education and better learning environments for students. She also participated in New Future’s Youth Voices project sharing student insights on how they can best learn and succeed in school.
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