Have a wonderful Summer vacation!!! See you in the Fall!
~ Evergreen Campus College & Career Center
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Summer Search update!!!
Summer Search ~ Where change begins!
Below is an update on where the students are going this summer.
Sophomores:
Aries Faletogo will be sea-kayaking and backpacking in Alaska with Outward Bound Wilderness in July.
Andre Marticio should be having the time of his life and learning a lot about leadership right now--he is on his Outward Bound Colorado mountaineering and rock-climbing trip!
Jacqueline Moreno will be participating in fun activities that include hiking and horseback riding while living at Plantation Farm Camp, a sustainable organic farm in California.
Marisol Rivera leaves in August for her Outward Bound Adventure in the Appalachian Mountains that includes backpacking, rock climbing and white water canoeing!
Fabian Silva-Martinez will be exploring the Southwest Canyons on foot and in water in August with Outward Bound.
Juniors:
Laura Gonzales will be making a significant impact in the Dominican Republic during her two-month Amigos de las Americas trip. She is already on course!
Darwin Paet will be living with various host families and volunteering in Peru with Windsor Mountain International.
Seniors:
We are proud of graduating senior Brenda Carrillo and are working with her to set up some post-secondary options. She is looking into volunteering with Americorps for a year.
Below is an update on where the students are going this summer.
Sophomores:
Aries Faletogo will be sea-kayaking and backpacking in Alaska with Outward Bound Wilderness in July.
Andre Marticio should be having the time of his life and learning a lot about leadership right now--he is on his Outward Bound Colorado mountaineering and rock-climbing trip!
Jacqueline Moreno will be participating in fun activities that include hiking and horseback riding while living at Plantation Farm Camp, a sustainable organic farm in California.
Marisol Rivera leaves in August for her Outward Bound Adventure in the Appalachian Mountains that includes backpacking, rock climbing and white water canoeing!
Fabian Silva-Martinez will be exploring the Southwest Canyons on foot and in water in August with Outward Bound.
Juniors:
Laura Gonzales will be making a significant impact in the Dominican Republic during her two-month Amigos de las Americas trip. She is already on course!
Darwin Paet will be living with various host families and volunteering in Peru with Windsor Mountain International.
Seniors:
We are proud of graduating senior Brenda Carrillo and are working with her to set up some post-secondary options. She is looking into volunteering with Americorps for a year.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Congratulations!
Congratulations AAA, HS3, TEC Graduating Class of 2010
~ The Evergreen Campus College & Career Center
~ The Evergreen Campus College & Career Center
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
College For All? Experts Say Not Necessarily
COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a town dominated by the University of Missouri's flagship campus and two smaller colleges, higher education is practically a birthright for high school seniors like Kate Hodges. She has a 3.5 grade-point-average, a college savings account and a family tree teeming with advanced degrees. But in June, Hodges is headed to the Tulsa Welding School in Oklahoma, where she hopes to earn an associate's degree in welding technology in seven months.
"They fought me so hard," she said, referring to disappointed family members. "They still think I'm going to college."
The notion that a four-year degree is essential for real success is being challenged by a growing number of economists, policy analysts and academics. They say more Americans should consider other options such as technical training or two-year schools, which have been embraced in Europe for decades.
As evidence, experts cite rising student debt, stagnant graduation rates and a struggling job market flooded with overqualified degree-holders. They pose a fundamental question: Do too many students go to college?
"College is what every parent wants for their child," said Martin Scaglione, president and chief operating officer of work force development for ACT, the Iowa-based not-for-profit best known for its college entrance exam. "The reality is, they may not be ready for college."
President Barack Obama wants to restore the country's status as the world leader in the proportion of citizens with college degrees. The U.S. now ranks 10th among industrial nations, behind Canada, Japan, Korea and several European countries.
But federal statistics show that just 36 percent of full-time students starting college in 2001 earned a four-year degree within that allotted time. Even with an extra two years to finish, that group's graduation rate increased only to 57 percent.
Spending more time in school also means greater overall student debt. The average student debt load in 2008 was $23,200 – a nearly $5,000 increase over five years. Two-thirds of students graduating from four-year schools owe money on student loans.
And while the unemployment rate for college graduates still trails the rate for high school graduates (4.9 percent versus 10.8 percent), the figure has more than doubled in less than two years.
"A four-year degree in business – what's that get you?" asked Karl Christopher, a placement counselor at the Columbia Area Career Center vocational program. "A shift supervisor position at a store in the mall."
At Rock Bridge High School, one of Columbia's two high schools, 72 percent of the class of 2008 moved on to four-year colleges, with another 10 percent attending community college. That college attendance rate is consistent with national statistics.
Only 4 percent of Rock Bridge students chose technical training like the Oklahoma welding school where Hodges is headed.
Roughly 1,200 students from central Missouri take classes at the career center, supplementing their core high school courses with specialized training in automotive technology, culinary arts, animal science, robotics, landscape design, electrical wiring and more.
Hodges has been set on a welding career since she was 13. She craves independence and has little patience for fellow students who seem to wind up in college more from a sense of obligation than anything else.
"School is what they've been doing their whole lives," she said. "So they just want to continue. Because that's what they are used to."
Sue Popkes doesn't hide her disappointment over her younger daughter's decision. At the same time, she realizes that Hodges may achieve more financial security than a college degree could ever provide.
"It's sad to know she's going to miss that mind-opening effect of an undergraduate degree," Popkes said. "To discover new ideas, to become more worldly."
Ohio University economics professor Richard Vedder blames the cultural notion of "credential inflation" for the stream of unqualified students into four-year colleges. His research has found that the number of new jobs requiring college degrees is less than number of college graduates.
Vedder's work also yielded something surprising: The more money states spend on higher education, the less the economy grows – the reverse of long-held assumptions.
"If people want to go out and get a master's degree in history and then cut down trees for a living, that's fine," he said, citing an example from a recent encounter with a worker. "But I don't think the public should be subsidizing it."
Margaret Spellings, former federal education secretary under George W. Bush, remains a strong proponent of increased college access. She points to research showing that college graduates will on average earn $1 million more over a lifetime than those with only high school degrees.
"It is crucial to the success of our country and to us as individuals to graduate more students from college," she said at a National Press Club forum earlier this year. "We Americans greatly believe that education is the great equalizer."
For many, the dream of earning a college degree – and the social acceptance that comes with that accomplishment – trumps a more analytical, cost-benefits approach.
John Reynolds, a Florida State sociology professor, found that unrealized educational expectations do not lead to depression or other long-term emotional costs.
"Rich kids, poor kids, 'A' students, 'C' students – we really didn't find any lasting impact on not getting the degree," he said.
Scaglione suggested that nothing short of a new definition for educational success is needed to diminish the public bias toward four-year degrees. He advocates "certification as the new education currency – documentation of skills as opposed to mastering curriculum."
"Our national system is, 'Do you have a degree or not?'" he said. "That doesn't really measure if you have skills."
ALAN SCHER ZAGIER 05/13/10 04:23 PM yahoo.com
"They fought me so hard," she said, referring to disappointed family members. "They still think I'm going to college."
The notion that a four-year degree is essential for real success is being challenged by a growing number of economists, policy analysts and academics. They say more Americans should consider other options such as technical training or two-year schools, which have been embraced in Europe for decades.
As evidence, experts cite rising student debt, stagnant graduation rates and a struggling job market flooded with overqualified degree-holders. They pose a fundamental question: Do too many students go to college?
"College is what every parent wants for their child," said Martin Scaglione, president and chief operating officer of work force development for ACT, the Iowa-based not-for-profit best known for its college entrance exam. "The reality is, they may not be ready for college."
President Barack Obama wants to restore the country's status as the world leader in the proportion of citizens with college degrees. The U.S. now ranks 10th among industrial nations, behind Canada, Japan, Korea and several European countries.
But federal statistics show that just 36 percent of full-time students starting college in 2001 earned a four-year degree within that allotted time. Even with an extra two years to finish, that group's graduation rate increased only to 57 percent.
Spending more time in school also means greater overall student debt. The average student debt load in 2008 was $23,200 – a nearly $5,000 increase over five years. Two-thirds of students graduating from four-year schools owe money on student loans.
And while the unemployment rate for college graduates still trails the rate for high school graduates (4.9 percent versus 10.8 percent), the figure has more than doubled in less than two years.
"A four-year degree in business – what's that get you?" asked Karl Christopher, a placement counselor at the Columbia Area Career Center vocational program. "A shift supervisor position at a store in the mall."
At Rock Bridge High School, one of Columbia's two high schools, 72 percent of the class of 2008 moved on to four-year colleges, with another 10 percent attending community college. That college attendance rate is consistent with national statistics.
Only 4 percent of Rock Bridge students chose technical training like the Oklahoma welding school where Hodges is headed.
Roughly 1,200 students from central Missouri take classes at the career center, supplementing their core high school courses with specialized training in automotive technology, culinary arts, animal science, robotics, landscape design, electrical wiring and more.
Hodges has been set on a welding career since she was 13. She craves independence and has little patience for fellow students who seem to wind up in college more from a sense of obligation than anything else.
"School is what they've been doing their whole lives," she said. "So they just want to continue. Because that's what they are used to."
Sue Popkes doesn't hide her disappointment over her younger daughter's decision. At the same time, she realizes that Hodges may achieve more financial security than a college degree could ever provide.
"It's sad to know she's going to miss that mind-opening effect of an undergraduate degree," Popkes said. "To discover new ideas, to become more worldly."
Ohio University economics professor Richard Vedder blames the cultural notion of "credential inflation" for the stream of unqualified students into four-year colleges. His research has found that the number of new jobs requiring college degrees is less than number of college graduates.
Vedder's work also yielded something surprising: The more money states spend on higher education, the less the economy grows – the reverse of long-held assumptions.
"If people want to go out and get a master's degree in history and then cut down trees for a living, that's fine," he said, citing an example from a recent encounter with a worker. "But I don't think the public should be subsidizing it."
Margaret Spellings, former federal education secretary under George W. Bush, remains a strong proponent of increased college access. She points to research showing that college graduates will on average earn $1 million more over a lifetime than those with only high school degrees.
"It is crucial to the success of our country and to us as individuals to graduate more students from college," she said at a National Press Club forum earlier this year. "We Americans greatly believe that education is the great equalizer."
For many, the dream of earning a college degree – and the social acceptance that comes with that accomplishment – trumps a more analytical, cost-benefits approach.
John Reynolds, a Florida State sociology professor, found that unrealized educational expectations do not lead to depression or other long-term emotional costs.
"Rich kids, poor kids, 'A' students, 'C' students – we really didn't find any lasting impact on not getting the degree," he said.
Scaglione suggested that nothing short of a new definition for educational success is needed to diminish the public bias toward four-year degrees. He advocates "certification as the new education currency – documentation of skills as opposed to mastering curriculum."
"Our national system is, 'Do you have a degree or not?'" he said. "That doesn't really measure if you have skills."
ALAN SCHER ZAGIER 05/13/10 04:23 PM yahoo.com
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Heart of the Interview!
Expect good interviewers to ask questions that will help them learn as much as possible about you in a short time. The book Managing for Dummies recommends that interviewers ask some version of the following questions in order to find out whether a candidate is the right person for a job. You need to be ready with good answers.
Why are you here?
The right answer is not, “because I need a job,” “I heard you were looking for people,” or “I saw your ad.” Develop a strong answer that mentions your interest in this specific company or its product or service. You might refer to the company’s excellent reputation and explain that you’d like to begin your career with such an outstanding firm. Individualize all your answers to the company that provides the interview; never give broad, generic answers that would fit any firm.
What can you do for us?
Prepare for this question by learning as much about the company as you can and matching its needs with your characteristics and abilities. Explain specifically how you can help the company be successful. “I know keeping customers happy is how a company succeeds, and I'll make sure that a customer never leaves feeling dissatisfied with the service I’ve provided.”
What kind of person are you?
This question gives you a chance to shine. Answer by giving an honest, positive recap of who you are. You might use some of the following words: organized, analytical, creative, co-operative, focused, responsible, driven, easy going, or upbeat. Think now about your characteristics and skills, but don’t pretend to be something you aren’t.
Can we afford you?
This is another version of the question, “What salary are you looking for?” Do some investigation in your community for entry-level salaries in the same field. If you answer the salary question with an unusually high number, the interviewer will consider you out of touch with reality. If you answer with a number that’s too low, you probably won’t get any more money than that. Interviewers are most interested in finding the right person for the job and will pay a reasonable salary to get that individual.
Why are you here?
The right answer is not, “because I need a job,” “I heard you were looking for people,” or “I saw your ad.” Develop a strong answer that mentions your interest in this specific company or its product or service. You might refer to the company’s excellent reputation and explain that you’d like to begin your career with such an outstanding firm. Individualize all your answers to the company that provides the interview; never give broad, generic answers that would fit any firm.
What can you do for us?
Prepare for this question by learning as much about the company as you can and matching its needs with your characteristics and abilities. Explain specifically how you can help the company be successful. “I know keeping customers happy is how a company succeeds, and I'll make sure that a customer never leaves feeling dissatisfied with the service I’ve provided.”
What kind of person are you?
This question gives you a chance to shine. Answer by giving an honest, positive recap of who you are. You might use some of the following words: organized, analytical, creative, co-operative, focused, responsible, driven, easy going, or upbeat. Think now about your characteristics and skills, but don’t pretend to be something you aren’t.
Can we afford you?
This is another version of the question, “What salary are you looking for?” Do some investigation in your community for entry-level salaries in the same field. If you answer the salary question with an unusually high number, the interviewer will consider you out of touch with reality. If you answer with a number that’s too low, you probably won’t get any more money than that. Interviewers are most interested in finding the right person for the job and will pay a reasonable salary to get that individual.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
From the Track Coaches! :)
Tyrone and I and all of the athletes thank you for your support this season!!!
Here’s a list of the Track Awards that were handed-out at our banquet last night. Please congratulate these athletes if you see them today.
MOST IMPROVED-
Emily King
Shawn Damey
MOST INSPIRATIONAL
Karen Luchi
Neils Humphries
M.V.P.
Devante Botello
CAPTAIN’S
Jennifer Troung
Devante Botello
WOLVERINE AWARD (Coaches Award)
Jady Lam
Here’s a list of the Track Awards that were handed-out at our banquet last night. Please congratulate these athletes if you see them today.
MOST IMPROVED-
Emily King
Shawn Damey
MOST INSPIRATIONAL
Karen Luchi
Neils Humphries
M.V.P.
Devante Botello
CAPTAIN’S
Jennifer Troung
Devante Botello
WOLVERINE AWARD (Coaches Award)
Jady Lam
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
White Center Chamber Scholarship!
Neelofer Vahora, White Center Chamber Vice President Frank Cantwell & Mahlet AssefaCongratulations!
Monday, June 7, 2010
New Futures is looking for volunteers this summer!
Looking for something fun and meaningful to do this summer? New Futures has volunteer opportunities for our summer programs beginning in July. You can work with children, youth, families, or even put your administrative skills to work. Visit www.newfutures.org for more information!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Rotary Scholarship winners!
Fabian Valencia (TEC) & Mahlet Assefa (HS3)
All the scholarship winners EHS, HHS & Kennedy!
Enjoying lunches!Thursday, June 3, 2010
Neelofer Recieves Seatac International Airport Scholarship!
Neelofer recieved the Seatac International Airport Scholarship. This schoalrship is $12,000. Congratulations Neelofer:)
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