Monday, March 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Women in Aviation Week!
Did you know March 7th – March 13th is Women of Aviation Week? In celebration, women can enter an essay or poem to win a free flying lesson. Submissions must be 500 words or less on “Why I want to Fly”, submitted by midnight on March 13th. For details: http://womenofaviationweek.org/contests/karlene-petitts-writing-contest/
On Saturday, women are invited to take a free flight at Boeing Employee Flying Association
(840 W. Perimeter Rd.Renton, WA 98055). To register go to: http://womenofaviationweek.org/
On Saturday, women are invited to take a free flight at Boeing Employee Flying Association
Monday, March 7, 2011
Job Opportunity! Summer Day Camp Recreation Leader
Are you looking for a summer job???? Well this is for you!!!!
The City of Burien is hiring Summer Day Camp Recreation Leaders to work 12-40 hours per week for $8.71-15.67/hour depending on qualifications. Camp Craz is looking for someone who is energetic, creative, dependable, and interested in working with children ages 6-11.
Applications must be submitted by 4 pm on March 29th, 2011 online http://www.burienwa.gov/ or by mail (City of Burien, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166). For an application and complete job description go to the website above or call (206) 241-4647.
Contact Angie Chaufty, human resources manager, with questions: (206) 248-5504.
The City of Burien is hiring Summer Day Camp Recreation Leaders to work 12-40 hours per week for $8.71-15.67/hour depending on qualifications. Camp Craz is looking for someone who is energetic, creative, dependable, and interested in working with children ages 6-11.
Applications must be submitted by 4 pm on March 29th, 2011 online http://www.burienwa.gov/ or by mail (City of Burien, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166). For an application and complete job description go to the website above or call (206) 241-4647.
Contact Angie Chaufty, human resources manager, with questions: (206) 248-5504.
Updated Scholarship List!
Scholarship 2010/2011
List #8
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) Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship
• Senior,
• Amount: up to $5000
• Deadline: April 30, 2011
• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application
2) Southeast Chapter Blacks in Government
• Seniors, Black or African American, GPA 2.5
• Amount: $1000
• Deadline: April 15, 2011
• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application or online www.bignet.org/regional/southeast
Evergreen Campus Summer Search Cohort!
Evergreen Campus Summer Search Cohort: L to R: Ms. Leonardson, Ms. Fichamba, Ema Guzman (HS3), Andre Marticio (HS3), Jaqui Moreno (HS3), Dar Paet (HS3), Aries Faletogo (TEC), Fabian Silva Martinez(HS3), Tiffany Trujillo (HS3), Marisol Trejo (HS3), Marco Sanchez Ponce (TEC), Jasmine Coleman (HS3), Mr. Zombro, Mohamed Al-Shimari (HS3), not pictured Laura Gonzalez (TEC), Kimshaina Mao (TEC)
Best Jobs with a Two-Year Degree
You don't have to spend four years in college to qualify for a great job with good pay. These good jobs require a two-year degree.
Career No. 1 - Human Resources Assistant
Businesses, educational institutions, and government need a human resources staff to help take care of their workforce. Starting as an HR assistant, you'll help maintain employee records for your company, including employee benefits.
Average Pay: $36,650. A two-year degree, good skills, and some experience, may move you into a human resources specialist position with a higher salary.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Business Administration
Career No. 2 - Medical Assistant
The U.S. Department of Labor anticipates a much faster than average growth in employment of medical assistants through 2018. As a medical assistant, you will be responsible for administrative and clinical tasks in your office, including updating medical records and recording patient vital signs.
Average Pay: The average annual salary for medical assistants is $28,650. Salaries for medical assistants vary with experience, skills, and location and can go higher.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Medical Assisting
Career No. 3 - Corporate Paralegal
Do you want to start a legal career in a fraction of the time lawyers spend in law school? The Department of Labor anticipates employment of paralegals will grow 28 percent from 2008-2018. Corporations are expected to hire more paralegals to help them manage legal costs.
Average Pay: The average annual salary for corporate paralegals is $46,980.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Career No. 4 - Web Designer
As a web developer, you will create websites targeted to reach a specific audience. You will create your client's message so it is delivered attractively and efficiently. Since almost every company has a website these days, employment opportunities should be good over the next decade.
Average Pay: According to PayScale.com, the average salary for web designers is $77,010.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Graphic Design
Career No. 5 - Bookkeeping Clerk
The Department of Labor anticipates over 210,000 new accounting jobs will be created through 2018. With an accounting associate's degree, you can begin as a bookkeeping clerk. Responsibilities may include maintaining accounting records, dealing with accounts payable, or even maintaining an entire company's books.
Average Pay: The average annual salary of bookkeeping clerks is $33,450.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Accounting
Career No. 6 - Emergency or Trauma Nurse
Emergency and trauma nurses are registered nurses (RNs) that care for patients in life-threatening or emergency situations. You will need technical skills and clinical training in this profession. This degree program will also prepare you to take the licensing exam to become an RN.
Average Pay: The average pay for Registered Nurses is $63,750.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Nursing
Salary information represents May 2008 data and is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Adapted and updated from a Yahoo! Education article.
Career No. 1 - Human Resources Assistant
Businesses, educational institutions, and government need a human resources staff to help take care of their workforce. Starting as an HR assistant, you'll help maintain employee records for your company, including employee benefits.
Average Pay: $36,650. A two-year degree, good skills, and some experience, may move you into a human resources specialist position with a higher salary.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Business Administration
Career No. 2 - Medical Assistant
The U.S. Department of Labor anticipates a much faster than average growth in employment of medical assistants through 2018. As a medical assistant, you will be responsible for administrative and clinical tasks in your office, including updating medical records and recording patient vital signs.
Average Pay: The average annual salary for medical assistants is $28,650. Salaries for medical assistants vary with experience, skills, and location and can go higher.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Medical Assisting
Career No. 3 - Corporate Paralegal
Do you want to start a legal career in a fraction of the time lawyers spend in law school? The Department of Labor anticipates employment of paralegals will grow 28 percent from 2008-2018. Corporations are expected to hire more paralegals to help them manage legal costs.
Average Pay: The average annual salary for corporate paralegals is $46,980.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Career No. 4 - Web Designer
As a web developer, you will create websites targeted to reach a specific audience. You will create your client's message so it is delivered attractively and efficiently. Since almost every company has a website these days, employment opportunities should be good over the next decade.
Average Pay: According to PayScale.com, the average salary for web designers is $77,010.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Graphic Design
Career No. 5 - Bookkeeping Clerk
The Department of Labor anticipates over 210,000 new accounting jobs will be created through 2018. With an accounting associate's degree, you can begin as a bookkeeping clerk. Responsibilities may include maintaining accounting records, dealing with accounts payable, or even maintaining an entire company's books.
Average Pay: The average annual salary of bookkeeping clerks is $33,450.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Accounting
Career No. 6 - Emergency or Trauma Nurse
Emergency and trauma nurses are registered nurses (RNs) that care for patients in life-threatening or emergency situations. You will need technical skills and clinical training in this profession. This degree program will also prepare you to take the licensing exam to become an RN.
Average Pay: The average pay for Registered Nurses is $63,750.
Two-Year Degree: Associate's in Nursing
Salary information represents May 2008 data and is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Adapted and updated from a Yahoo! Education article.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)