Friday, September 28, 2012

Student Store Grand Opening Ocotnber 3rd!

On Wednesday October 3rd our ILC program will start up the student store again! We will be open all lunches Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please tell your students that we will be open.


Some store items for sale include:
Pizza

Gatorade/Arizona’s/Water

Baked Chips

Pizza Pockets

Cookies

And More!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Highline School District Presents...

Life After High School
La vida despues High School
District College Fair

Mount Rainier High School
Wednesday October 3, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
22450 19th Ave S.
DesMoines WA 98198

An Invitation to Attend a Historic Event:

Pacific Islanders to Convene for the First Annual Summit for Pacific Islander Resources & Education

South Seattle Community College


September 29, 2012

Seattle – All are invited to attend this historic event where Pacific Islander students, parents, educators, and community leaders will convene for a statewide education summit—a first in Washington State for the community—on September 29th at South Seattle Community College.

The Annual Summit for Pacific Islander Resources and Education (ASPIRE) will create a space for Pacific Islander students, parents, families, educators, and community members to come together to share and exchange perspectives, lived experiences, resources, and information on the issues facing their children in the education system. A goal of the summit is to create and build momentum behind an education reform agenda, inspired through community organizing, that supports Pacific Islander students.

ASPIRE is part of the Washington State Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices in Education Initiative (Voices Initiative), which launched last year to prepare Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families, community leaders and organizations to be full partners in the academic success of AAPI students and to influence education policymaking in Washington State. Partners of the Voices Initiative include the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Asian Pacific Islander American Think Tank, and the Pacific Islander Education Think Tank.

For more information, send inquiries to infopisummit.org

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

UW RISE confernce and more...

The University of Washington (UW) Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, cordially invites you to participate in the Readiness for Islander Success in Education Conference (RISE). RISE will be held at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus on Friday, October 26, 2012.


The RISE Conference is a FREE one-day conference for Pacific Islander high school juniors and seniors who are interested in attending the University of Washington-Seattle. RISE was created to encourage Pacific Islander students to pursue higher education, as well as give them a closer view of the UW through the eyes of academic excellence and diversity enhancement. Participants will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, learn about campus programs, and discover the diversity and unity that exists within the UW community. They will participate in writing and application workshops, cultural activities and get a chance to experience life as a future Husky!

Apply early, as participation in this conference will be based on a “first-come, first-serve” eligibility and availability basis. Please note that priority will be given to students with at least a 2.5 or higher GPA. The application is available online, and due no later than Friday, October 19, 2012.

For more information about the RISE Conference, or about our other fall programs, please visit the Recruitment & Outreach website at: www.depts.washington.edu/reach/

In addition RISE UW Seattle offers these other programs: Esperanza en Educacion, Native American Student Day, Essence of Success & iDUB. All applications are avalable at: www.depts.washington.edu/reach/


Monday, September 17, 2012

WSU Shaping Conference

What is SHAPING?


Shaping High School Asian Pacific Islanders for the Next Generation (SHAPING) is a leadership conference that specifically targets junior and senior high school level students of Asian-American/Pacific Islander* descent. This annual event on the Pullman campus intends to foster and address the needs of higher education among the Asian-American/Pacific Islander community while fostering leadership development for current Washington State University Students.

October 19-21, 2012
Applications are available @ http://shaping.wsu.edu/


* please note you do not need to be asian or pacific islander to atend this event.
 

SPU Urban Preview

Greetings from Seattle Pacific University!


Urban Preview 2012 is set for November 4th-5th!

Urban Preview is a free event for high school Junior & Senior students who are from diverse backgrounds, low-income, first-generation, and/or are students of color.

This event is an opportunity for students to learn about SPU’s admissions process, financial aid, college life, and more! Through an overnight stay in the residence halls, class visits, student & faculty panels, and other activities both on campus and in the greater Seattle area; Urban Preview’s purpose and hope is to get students excited about higher education and the opportunities that await them!

Student applications for Urban Preview are now being accepted.

Applications are due Monday, October 15th. We will notify students of acceptance to attend Urban Preview on October 22nd

For more information www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/visits/urban-preview.asp
APPLICATIONS:

Students applications available here  www.spu.edu/urbanpreview   Space is limited for this event so please  take your time on the application, especially on the short essay responses.

WAIVERS:

Students you can fax yourcompleted waivers to 206.281.2544, emailing a scanned copy to admissions@spu.edu , or via snail mail to 3307 3rd Ave West Suite 115 Seattle, WA 98119. (stop by the College & Career Center and we can help you)

TRANSPORTATION:
 Tacoma/Seattle/Dream Project students to sign up for transportation when you apply to attend Urban Preview. Limited space available.


Thanks for your time, and good luck with the start of a new school year!

SPU Undergraduate Admissions

admissions@spu.edu



Monday, September 10, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity: At New Futures

Volunteer Opportunity: At New Futures
Although Arbor Heights is the site closest to Evergreen, there are two other sites with After School Programs: Woodridge Park (in Boulevard Park) and Windsor Heights (in Seatac). If students are interested in volunteering at either of those sites, they are looking for tutors as well.

Supervisor: Site/Academic Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Assist children with prescribed reading and math programs

• Assist with set-up of special projects, snacks and cleanup

• Attend required training and orientation

• Meet agreed time commitment

• Maintain confidentiality of children and their families

Qualifications:

• A New Futures tutor will be dependable

• Possess good English reading and speaking skills

• Display and open, caring, and non-discriminatory attitude

• Pass Washington State Patrol Background Check

Time Commitment:

• Minimum of one day per week, Monday-Friday

• Three consecutive months

• Available 3:45 PM until 6:00PM

• After-school programs run October-June

Benefits:

• Become a positive role model and mentor to children

• Help children succeed socially and academically

• Gain formal recommendations for future endeavors

• Gain skills in problem solving, planning, supervising, and teaching

Purpose: Tutors work with New Futures children in the after school program, one-on-one throughout the school year, helping to improve reading, math, life and social skills. Tutors are instructed and trained to handle their tasks.

Please contact:
Tia Landes
Academic Coordinator & Family Advocate
New Futures /Arbor Heights Apartments
135 SW 116th St, A-208
Seattle, WA 98146

telephone: 206.244.0533
e-mail: tial@newfutures.org
webpage: www.newfutures.org

New Futures partners with families in their communities and with educators
to ensure that children succeed in school and in life.





U.S. News and World Report Best Jobs

U.S. News and World Report each year lists its Best 25 Jobs. Look at the Best 25 Jobs of 2012 and see if you can find one that matches your skills, abilities and career interests. If you do, start planning now for the training you need. Most of these jobs will be around for many years.

The annual rankings are based on factors like salary, job satisfaction, employment rates and projected growth. Some positions require years of schooling; others require little training at all.

No.1 Registered Nurse Salary: $44,190-$95,130

No.2 Software Developer Salary: $87,790-$154,360

No.3 Pharmacist Salary: $82,090-$138,620

No.4 Medical Assistant Salary: $20,810-$40,190

No.5 Database Administrator Salary: $115,660-$141,570

No.6 Web Developer Salary: $43,190-$119,940

No.7 Computer Systems Analyst Salary: $48,360-$119,070

No.8 Physical Therapist Salary: $53,620-$107,920

No.9 Computer Programmer Salary: $40,820-$114,180

No.10 Occupational Therapist Salary: $48,920-$102,520

No.11 Maintenance and Repair Worker Salary: $20,800-$56,090

No.12 Elementary School Teacher Salary: $34,390-$80,140

No.13 Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary: $24,210-$56,040

No.14 Speech-Language Pathologist Salary: $42,970-$103,630

No.15 Paramedic Salary: $19,170-$51,370

No.16 Meeting, Convention & Event Planner Salary: $27,090-$76,840

No.17 School Counselor Salary: $31,360-$86,250

No.18 Social Worker Salary: $26,170-$68,030

No.19 Sports Coach Salary: $16,380-$63,720

No.20 Sales Representative Salary: $26,970-$108,750

No.21 Accountant Salary: $38,940-$106,880

No.22 Receptionist Salary: $17,560-$36,910

No.23 Financial Adviser Salary: $32,660-$166,400

No.24 Customer Service Representative Salary: $19,550-$49,320

No.25 HR Specialist Salary: $31,110-$89,490

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Campus College Visits!

Hello Wolverines! College's are starting to sign up to visit our campus please plan to attend as many as possible. The visits are open to ALL students on campus. Be sure to check back regularly as I am adding dates almost daily.
  • September 27th ~ The Evergreen State College ~ Library 10-11
  • October 1st ~ Seattle Pacific University ~ Library 1-2
  • October 9th ~ UW Bothell ~ Library 11-12
  • October 11th ~ Eastern ~ Library 10:30-11:30
  • November 7th Pacific Lutheran University ~ Library 8-9