• Hispanic scholarship fund: http://www.hsf.net/
• Adelante US Education leadership fund: http://www.adelantefund.org/adelante/default_EN.asp
• Hispanic Caucus Institute: http://www.chci.org/
• First in my family Scholarship Program: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/schoalrship/first_family.html
• Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement: http://www.hace-usa.org/college.htm
• Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default_EN.asp
• Hispanic Internship Program: http://www.hnip.net/
• La Unidad Latina Foundation: http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/apply.htm
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund/ National Association of Hispanic Journalists: http://nahj.org/home/home.shtml
• Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund: http://www.salef.org/salef/fulfilling.html
• State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund: http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Future of the Law Institute
Are interested in the field of law? On October 13th @ 1pm in the College & Career Center there will be a presentation and help applying for the Future of the Law. This is a great program!You will have an opportunity to visit the UW & Seattle U Law School, have lunch with judges, sit in on trials and visit the attorney generals office. In addition upon completion of the program and graduating high school you are eligible for a $500 scholarship. They will accept 10 students from our campus. Please let me know if you are interested. fichamja@hsd401.org
We are FLI we are Future of the Law!
We are FLI we are Future of the Law!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Congratulations Ruth Assefa!!!
Ruth Assefa recieved the Nordstrom Schoalrship $10,000.
Way to Go Ruth!!!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Seattle Pacific University visits Campus!
Jason Visits from SPU to let our students know what they have to offer!SPU Urban preview November 7th ~ 8th sign up today @ www.SPU.edu/urbanpreview
Monday, September 20, 2010
College Visits for the week of Sept. 20th
- September 21st ~ Seattle Pacific University ~ College & Career Center @ 10:30
Opportunites @ WSU
Shaping Conference ~ October 22nd- 24th 2010
Shaping High School Asian Pacific Islanders for the next generation
Register online @ www.shaping.wsu.edu
Deadline: October 13, 2010
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
CASHE ~ November 12th – 14th 2010
Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education
Register online @ www.cashe.wsu.edu
Deadline: October 22nd
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
VIBES Conference ~ February 4th – 6th 2010
Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students
Register online @ www.vibes.wsu.edu
Deadline: applications will be available beginning in November
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
Shaping High School Asian Pacific Islanders for the next generation
Register online @ www.shaping.wsu.edu
Deadline: October 13, 2010
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
CASHE ~ November 12th – 14th 2010
Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education
Register online @ www.cashe.wsu.edu
Deadline: October 22nd
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
VIBES Conference ~ February 4th – 6th 2010
Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students
Register online @ www.vibes.wsu.edu
Deadline: applications will be available beginning in November
Cost: $40 (for transportation to Pullman)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Opportunites @ UW Seattle
Essence of Success
October 11th-12th
Essence of success is a two day overnight conference for African American high school seniors who are interested in attending the UW Seattle.
Application deadline: Friday October 1st
Application available @ http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/eos/EOS_2010_Application.pdf
Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE)
October 25th- 26th
R.I.S.E is and outreach program to assist high school seniors of Pacific Island heritage transition to College. Participants engage with UW students & staff to gain awareness of UW campus resources.
Application deadline: Friday October 1st
Application available @: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/rise/RISE_app_2010.pdf
Native American Student Day
October 21st-22nd
NASD is a program for Native American high school students, educators, counselors, as well as tribal education offices to visit UW campus, meet the Native community and learn about our programs and services for Native students.
Application deadline: Wednesday October 13th
Applications available @ http://depts.washington.edu/reach/programs/NASD.php
Esperanza en educación
November 1st -2nd
Esperanza en Educación is a 2 day overnight conference designed to serve Latino high school seniors interested in attending the UW Seattle. Attendees are provided with resources that will enable them to achieve their goal in pursuit of higher education.
Application deadline: Friday October 8th
Applications available @: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/eee/EEE_2010_West_Application.pdf
October 11th-12th
Essence of success is a two day overnight conference for African American high school seniors who are interested in attending the UW Seattle.
Application deadline: Friday October 1st
Application available @ http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/eos/EOS_2010_Application.pdf
Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE)
October 25th- 26th
R.I.S.E is and outreach program to assist high school seniors of Pacific Island heritage transition to College. Participants engage with UW students & staff to gain awareness of UW campus resources.
Application deadline: Friday October 1st
Application available @: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/rise/RISE_app_2010.pdf
Native American Student Day
October 21st-22nd
NASD is a program for Native American high school students, educators, counselors, as well as tribal education offices to visit UW campus, meet the Native community and learn about our programs and services for Native students.
Application deadline: Wednesday October 13th
Applications available @ http://depts.washington.edu/reach/programs/NASD.php
Esperanza en educación
November 1st -2nd
Esperanza en Educación is a 2 day overnight conference designed to serve Latino high school seniors interested in attending the UW Seattle. Attendees are provided with resources that will enable them to achieve their goal in pursuit of higher education.
Application deadline: Friday October 8th
Applications available @: http://depts.washington.edu/reach/docs/eee/EEE_2010_West_Application.pdf
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Upcoming College Visits!!!
September/October College Visits @ the College & Career Center
· September 21st ~ Seattle Pacific University @ 10:30
· September 29th ~ The Evergreen State College @ 11:30
· October 4th ~ UW Seattle @ 12
· October 7th ~ UW Tacoma @ 9:30
· October 11th ~ Western @ 10:30
· October 13th ~ Pacific Lutheran University @ 10:30
· October 18th ~ Yale University @ 10:15
· October 22nd ~ University of Victoria (Canada) @ 10
· October 27th ~ UW Bothell @ 8
· September 21st ~ Seattle Pacific University @ 10:30
· September 29th ~ The Evergreen State College @ 11:30
· October 4th ~ UW Seattle @ 12
· October 7th ~ UW Tacoma @ 9:30
· October 11th ~ Western @ 10:30
· October 13th ~ Pacific Lutheran University @ 10:30
· October 18th ~ Yale University @ 10:15
· October 22nd ~ University of Victoria (Canada) @ 10
· October 27th ~ UW Bothell @ 8
Monday, September 13, 2010
FREE SAT Prep @ the Burien Library!!!
What: FREE SAT Prep
Where: Burien Library
When: Every Saturday beginning Oct. 2nd 2-5 you must commit to all 6 weeks of the classes
How: Sign up at the Burien Library or call them @ 206 243 3490
Did I mention that this is FREE!!!! What are you waiting for?? Call them today!!!
Where: Burien Library
When: Every Saturday beginning Oct. 2nd 2-5 you must commit to all 6 weeks of the classes
How: Sign up at the Burien Library or call them @ 206 243 3490
Did I mention that this is FREE!!!! What are you waiting for?? Call them today!!!
Classroom Skills that can get you Hired!
A great application letter, backed up by an excellent resume, may get you an interview, but whether you’re hired may depend on skills you can learn in school. Check this list to see if you’re taking advantage of classroom experiences that will help you land the job you want:
Communication Skills – This is No. 1 on most experts’ lists of what it takes to be successful. Can you express your thoughts simply and clearly? Are you good at interpersonal interactions?
If you feel insecure about your communication ability, develop this valuable skill by ramping up your involvement in team projects, club meetings, and daily interactions with classmates and acquaintances. Think of these as training for work.
Logical Thinking Skills – Do you have a knack for thinking through a problem and coming up with a practical solution? Are you detail oriented? Thinking skills are especially prized in professions where employees must multi-task under pressure.
Look at school as a giant laboratory where you can become an expert thinker. Take classes that require deep thinking, and sign up for complex projects that require a well-thought-out solution. The payoff can be a big salary, high prestige, and power later.
Teamwork Skills – Do you work well with others? Whether in upper-level management or an entry-level job, being able to work effectively in a group will be required of you in any occupation. You don’t have to be extremely outgoing, but you must be able to interact with difficult people, handle conflict, control your temper, and be cooperative.
If you’re not a people person, start changing yourself now. Volunteer for every opportunity to work in groups of classmates, teachers, and acquaintances, inside and outside of school.
Technical Skills – Chances are that you are computer savvy already. No matter what field you go into, being able to work with complex systems or equipment will be invaluable.
Take as many computer classes as possible. Learn the technology and media of the profession you will enter. Research websites to learn about the latest gadgets and tools used in your field.
Strong Work Ethic – The four skills above don’t count for much unless you commit to and meet deadlines, put work before personal matters, show up on time every day, get enough sleep to do a good job, show integrity, exhibit honesty and display high ethical standards in every interaction.
Build your work ethic during school by making sure you meet teacher-directed deadlines, attend class every day, do your best work, and refrain from cheating. The connection to work ethics is clear—if you practice being ethical at school, you’ll form a pattern that will follow you into a career.
Adapted from an article by Tony Monton at Yahoo! Education
Communication Skills – This is No. 1 on most experts’ lists of what it takes to be successful. Can you express your thoughts simply and clearly? Are you good at interpersonal interactions?
If you feel insecure about your communication ability, develop this valuable skill by ramping up your involvement in team projects, club meetings, and daily interactions with classmates and acquaintances. Think of these as training for work.
Logical Thinking Skills – Do you have a knack for thinking through a problem and coming up with a practical solution? Are you detail oriented? Thinking skills are especially prized in professions where employees must multi-task under pressure.
Look at school as a giant laboratory where you can become an expert thinker. Take classes that require deep thinking, and sign up for complex projects that require a well-thought-out solution. The payoff can be a big salary, high prestige, and power later.
Teamwork Skills – Do you work well with others? Whether in upper-level management or an entry-level job, being able to work effectively in a group will be required of you in any occupation. You don’t have to be extremely outgoing, but you must be able to interact with difficult people, handle conflict, control your temper, and be cooperative.
If you’re not a people person, start changing yourself now. Volunteer for every opportunity to work in groups of classmates, teachers, and acquaintances, inside and outside of school.
Technical Skills – Chances are that you are computer savvy already. No matter what field you go into, being able to work with complex systems or equipment will be invaluable.
Take as many computer classes as possible. Learn the technology and media of the profession you will enter. Research websites to learn about the latest gadgets and tools used in your field.
Strong Work Ethic – The four skills above don’t count for much unless you commit to and meet deadlines, put work before personal matters, show up on time every day, get enough sleep to do a good job, show integrity, exhibit honesty and display high ethical standards in every interaction.
Build your work ethic during school by making sure you meet teacher-directed deadlines, attend class every day, do your best work, and refrain from cheating. The connection to work ethics is clear—if you practice being ethical at school, you’ll form a pattern that will follow you into a career.
Adapted from an article by Tony Monton at Yahoo! Education
Friday, September 10, 2010
Helpful Tip from the Common Application!!
"Do yourself a favor: Make sure your name is spelled correctly, and that your date of birth says 1993 and not 2010. SERIOUSLY! Lot's of students have been asking us to make corrections for them because they mistyped the information in the registration process. And if you haven't registered yet, take a page from the SAT instructions and double-check your work before moving on to the next question."
This is a great tip! Be sure to double-check your entire app....you certainly don't want to slip up and say how much you would love to be a Husky and your app is going to Cougar land:)
This is a great tip! Be sure to double-check your entire app....you certainly don't want to slip up and say how much you would love to be a Husky and your app is going to Cougar land:)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
SAT/ACT test dates!
SAT:
Test Register
Nov. 6th Oct. 8th
Dec. 4th Nov. 5th
Jan. 22nd Dec. 23rd
Mar. 12th Feb. 11th
May 7th Apr, 8th
Jun. 4th May 6th
ACT:
Test Register
Oct. 23rd Sept. 17th
Dec. 11th Nov. 5th
Feb. 12th Jan. 7th
Apr. 9th Mar. 4th
June 11th May 6th
Test Register
Nov. 6th Oct. 8th
Dec. 4th Nov. 5th
Jan. 22nd Dec. 23rd
Mar. 12th Feb. 11th
May 7th Apr, 8th
Jun. 4th May 6th
ACT:
Test Register
Oct. 23rd Sept. 17th
Dec. 11th Nov. 5th
Feb. 12th Jan. 7th
Apr. 9th Mar. 4th
June 11th May 6th
Deciding on a Career When You Don't Know What you Want...
One of the most exciting things about life is that you can pursue any career you want. But what if you don’t know what you want? Here’s how you can find out!
Get your brain working
Make a list of jobs, careers, and school courses that have interested you or that you think might interest you. Write down every type of job that appeals to you. Don't try to analyze whether you should list a job—write them all down.
Ask Questions
You don’t have to be Mike Rowe on TV’s Dirty Jobs to figure out the pros and cons of a job. Ask people who might know about a career on your list to talk about it. If you’re interested in a job as a small business manager, ask the gas station owner, the manager of your local McDonald’s, or the office manager for your doctor about the pros and cons of managing a small business. The same goes for the mechanic at the place where you get your car repaired and the stylist who cuts your hair, if you’re interested in these fields.
List the Pros and Cons
Write down every pro and con, along with the skills and experience needed to be successful. Then match them with your interests, needs, and wants.
Start Crossing Off
Cross off the jobs on your list that don’t fit you, but only if you have a good reason. If you're artistic but can’t add a column of numbers, then a job in finance is probably not for you. If you’re a numbers person who can't draw a straight line, then you should probably cross artistic careers off the list and consider something that uses your math ability.
Get experience
There are more ways than a full-time job to gain experience. Try out as many co-op programs, internships, and volunteer jobs as you can in different career fields, so you can discover what you like. Babysitting, working in the school office, writing for the school paper, and managing equipment for a school sports team all count as experience. Employers view unpaid experience as important.
Use Your Time in School Wisely
If you work at a few different internships or volunteer jobs, you will get an idea of what you're good at and what you don't like. Use these experiences to plan on a college degree field or to land your first paid job, one in a field that’s to your liking.
Adapted from an article by Anthony Balderrama, a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com.
Get your brain working
Make a list of jobs, careers, and school courses that have interested you or that you think might interest you. Write down every type of job that appeals to you. Don't try to analyze whether you should list a job—write them all down.
Ask Questions
You don’t have to be Mike Rowe on TV’s Dirty Jobs to figure out the pros and cons of a job. Ask people who might know about a career on your list to talk about it. If you’re interested in a job as a small business manager, ask the gas station owner, the manager of your local McDonald’s, or the office manager for your doctor about the pros and cons of managing a small business. The same goes for the mechanic at the place where you get your car repaired and the stylist who cuts your hair, if you’re interested in these fields.
List the Pros and Cons
Write down every pro and con, along with the skills and experience needed to be successful. Then match them with your interests, needs, and wants.
Start Crossing Off
Cross off the jobs on your list that don’t fit you, but only if you have a good reason. If you're artistic but can’t add a column of numbers, then a job in finance is probably not for you. If you’re a numbers person who can't draw a straight line, then you should probably cross artistic careers off the list and consider something that uses your math ability.
Get experience
There are more ways than a full-time job to gain experience. Try out as many co-op programs, internships, and volunteer jobs as you can in different career fields, so you can discover what you like. Babysitting, working in the school office, writing for the school paper, and managing equipment for a school sports team all count as experience. Employers view unpaid experience as important.
Use Your Time in School Wisely
If you work at a few different internships or volunteer jobs, you will get an idea of what you're good at and what you don't like. Use these experiences to plan on a college degree field or to land your first paid job, one in a field that’s to your liking.
Adapted from an article by Anthony Balderrama, a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Welcome Back Wolverines!
Happy First day of School! Have a great year:)
~ your college & career center
~ your college & career center
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