Congratulations to Manoush Castaneda-Vizcarra! She will be having a book signing tomorrow April 1st after school at the Evergreen Campus Library. See the link below to find out more about her 1st book!
http://www.b-townblog.com/2010/03/31/young-white-center-author-holding-book-readingsigning-thursday/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
You've heard of Blue-colar & White-Colar jobs....what about green-colar jobs??
You've heard of blue-collar and white-collar jobs, but in the future you should consider wearing a green collar if you're after job security. New green-collar professions relate to careers that will help rebuild America's infrastructure, find new energy solutions, create energy-efficient vehicles and manufacturing processes, and attack the problems of environment and global warming.
If you’re aiming for college or for advanced training of other kinds, the following careers offer opportunity:
Environmental Engineers Environmental engineers typically pursue bachelor's or master's degrees in engineering, but focus on coursework in water and air quality, recycling, wastewater treatment, pollution control, or other specializations. You can satisfy prerequisites in math, biology or chemistry with an online associate degree in engineering. Jobs may be in government agencies, research labs, or private industry. Top 2007 wages were in the six figures.
Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists You might get an entry-level job with an associate degree, but most employers prefer graduates of master's degree programs. Hydrologists are concerned with water quality and can transfer from other disciplines, such as geology, chemistry, or biology, and then take additional "green" training. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts 25-percent growth in jobs in this career area by 2016. Top wages reached $99,320 in 2007.
Construction Managers Yes, the building trades are in a sorry state. But if President Obama hopes to rebuild roads and bridges, construction managers will be needed. If you're in the trades, consider taking college or online classes in "green" building, civil engineering, or management. The BLS predicts a 16 percent increase in new construction jobs and the top 25 percent of managers in 2007 earned $102,190.
Insulation Workers Many insulation workers train through apprenticeship programs with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, but more colleges and trade schools are adding "green" construction courses to undergraduate curriculum. The top 25 percent of insulation workers in 2007 earned $40,030.
Interior Designers Energy-efficient, "green" design is the direction of the new economy. According to the Energy Information Administration, homes emit 1.2 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases each year. The BLS has predicted a 19 percent increase in jobs for interior designers through 2016, and those with environmental specialties will be in highest demand. You will be able to enter the field with a bachelor's degree, but be sure to take courses in "green" design and energy efficiency to bolster your credentials. Top annual earnings in 2007 were $81,800.
Woodrow Aames, FindtheRightSchool.com for Yahoo.com, adapted
If you’re aiming for college or for advanced training of other kinds, the following careers offer opportunity:
Environmental Engineers Environmental engineers typically pursue bachelor's or master's degrees in engineering, but focus on coursework in water and air quality, recycling, wastewater treatment, pollution control, or other specializations. You can satisfy prerequisites in math, biology or chemistry with an online associate degree in engineering. Jobs may be in government agencies, research labs, or private industry. Top 2007 wages were in the six figures.
Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists You might get an entry-level job with an associate degree, but most employers prefer graduates of master's degree programs. Hydrologists are concerned with water quality and can transfer from other disciplines, such as geology, chemistry, or biology, and then take additional "green" training. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts 25-percent growth in jobs in this career area by 2016. Top wages reached $99,320 in 2007.
Construction Managers Yes, the building trades are in a sorry state. But if President Obama hopes to rebuild roads and bridges, construction managers will be needed. If you're in the trades, consider taking college or online classes in "green" building, civil engineering, or management. The BLS predicts a 16 percent increase in new construction jobs and the top 25 percent of managers in 2007 earned $102,190.
Insulation Workers Many insulation workers train through apprenticeship programs with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, but more colleges and trade schools are adding "green" construction courses to undergraduate curriculum. The top 25 percent of insulation workers in 2007 earned $40,030.
Interior Designers Energy-efficient, "green" design is the direction of the new economy. According to the Energy Information Administration, homes emit 1.2 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases each year. The BLS has predicted a 19 percent increase in jobs for interior designers through 2016, and those with environmental specialties will be in highest demand. You will be able to enter the field with a bachelor's degree, but be sure to take courses in "green" design and energy efficiency to bolster your credentials. Top annual earnings in 2007 were $81,800.
Woodrow Aames, FindtheRightSchool.com for Yahoo.com, adapted
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Nordstoms bp. Fashion Board invites students to apply!
Nordstrom invites all students to apply for the 2010-2011 BP. Fashion Board. Applications are available now in the BP department of your favorite Nordstrom store, or online at http://www.nordstrom.com/
Memembers will be chosen from area high schools to represent BP. and Nordstrom. They'll gain an inside look at the world of fashion, from merchandising and modeling to special events and promotions. Apply today! Applications are due by April 11, 2010.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
TEC Students visit Puget Systems
Juniors of the Technology, Engineering & Communications High School had the opportunity to visit Puget Systems. Puget Systems design and manufacture high end computers for clients. The students had a great time learning about this field.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Top 10 Worst of the Worst (and most common) job interview mistakes!
You may have heard the horror stories--job hunters who take phone calls or text during an interview, or bring out a sandwich and start chomping, or brush their hair, or worse. You wouldn't do any of those things, would you? Of course not.[See the best careers for 2010.]But there are tons of other job interview no-no's you may not have thought of. Or that you've forgotten. The job hunting trail is long and arduous, and a little refresher course can't hurt. So for your edification and enjoyment, here are 50 (yes, 50!) of the worst and most common job interview mistakes:[See how to answer 10 tricky interview questions.]
1. Arriving late
2. Arriving too early
3. Lighting up a cigarette, or smelling like a cigarette
4. Bad-mouthing your last boss
5. Lying about your skills/experience/knowledge
6. Wearing the wrong (for this workplace!) clothes
7. Forgetting the name of the person you're interviewing with
8. Wearing a ton of perfume or aftershave
9. Wearing sunglasses
10. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece
by Karen Burns, On Wednesday March 10, 2010, 11:56 am EST
Please see the rest of the 50 in the days to come:)
1. Arriving late
2. Arriving too early
3. Lighting up a cigarette, or smelling like a cigarette
4. Bad-mouthing your last boss
5. Lying about your skills/experience/knowledge
6. Wearing the wrong (for this workplace!) clothes
7. Forgetting the name of the person you're interviewing with
8. Wearing a ton of perfume or aftershave
9. Wearing sunglasses
10. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece
by Karen Burns, On Wednesday March 10, 2010, 11:56 am EST
Please see the rest of the 50 in the days to come:)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Scholarship List #10
Scholarship 2009-2010
List #10
NOTE: The scholarships listed are intended for SENIORS ONLY; HOWEVER, sometimes a scholarship will be listed for students in other classes – they will be noted as such. Remember that all colleges have specific scholarships, so be sure to check with the financial Aid Office at the college of your choice. If you want information on these scholarships, see Mrs. Fichamba in the Career Center.
1) WAVA 09/10 Phyllis Lawson Scholarship
Seniors
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 19, 2010
More Info: Stop by the College & Career Center for an application
2) Sewer/water Utility Scholarship
Senior, resident of Washington State
Amount: up to $1000
Deadline: June1, 2010
More Info: stop by the college & career center for an application
3) Luke’s Legacy Schoalrship
Senior, play golf
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 14, 2010
More Info: Stop by the College & Career Center
4) Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship
Senior
Amount: up to $5000
Deadline: April 30, 2010
More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application
List #10
NOTE: The scholarships listed are intended for SENIORS ONLY; HOWEVER, sometimes a scholarship will be listed for students in other classes – they will be noted as such. Remember that all colleges have specific scholarships, so be sure to check with the financial Aid Office at the college of your choice. If you want information on these scholarships, see Mrs. Fichamba in the Career Center.
1) WAVA 09/10 Phyllis Lawson Scholarship
Seniors
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 19, 2010
More Info: Stop by the College & Career Center for an application
2) Sewer/water Utility Scholarship
Senior, resident of Washington State
Amount: up to $1000
Deadline: June1, 2010
More Info: stop by the college & career center for an application
3) Luke’s Legacy Schoalrship
Senior, play golf
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 14, 2010
More Info: Stop by the College & Career Center
4) Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship
Senior
Amount: up to $5000
Deadline: April 30, 2010
More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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