Spartan Messenger

January, 2008

 

 

CAREER CENTER NEWS

 

Happy New Year from the Career Center!  We have some new and interesting programs to share with you in 2008 and some important deadlines for you to keep in mind.

 

NEVAC Registration begins February 1st!  Skyline students who will be juniors and seniors next fall are encouraged to sign up for NEVAC courses at other local area high schools as soon as the registration opens. These courses, not offered at Skyline, are hands-on opportunities to explore a variety of programs and fill up fast. They include auto technology, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, horticulture, interior design and AP Environmental Science.  If interested, please see Mrs. Carew to arrange a visitation and to complete the registration process.

 

Upcoming Career Center Presentations:

 

Juniors: Want to know now how to identify colleges that might be a good fit for your talents and what you can do to prepare for the college application process next fall? Are you planning to visit any campuses this spring or summer? Then don’t miss the Career Center presentation “College Workshop for Juniors” to be held on February 12th at 7pm in the Skyline Theater. Come and learn the tips that will help you to successfully navigate this important college selection process! For more information please contact Mrs. Edgar in the Career Center.

 

Unsure if a four year university is for you? Then here’s an event that you won’t want to miss! On February 12th   the Career Center will present a lunch time program on “What’s Next? Alternatives to the Four Year University.”  Representatives from other post-

high school options, including the military, community and technical colleges, and apprenticeship programs will be in the Career Center to speak with interested students.  And there will be FREE PIZZA for all participants! Come to the Career Center to reserve your spot for this great event!

 

New Scholarships Arriving Daily in the Career Center!  Many of you who attended our November presentation on “Scholarships are NOT Just for 4.0’s” have gotten a head start in pursuing the many scholarships that are available this year. New opportunities are arriving daily, including scholarships from PEMCO,  Burger King, the Elks club, the Issaquah Optimist Club, the Kelly Foundation and the Washington Space Grant Consortium among others. We also have a variety of DECA scholarships available from many corporate sponsors. Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to defray college costs! Com to the career center or check out our new opportunities on the Career Center link on the Skyline website!

 

 

 

 

 

All About Volunteer Opportunities…Jobs…Internships… Events

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Two new volunteer opportunities will appeal to those of you with interests in animal care and helping the environment. Kelsey Creek Farms seeks volunteers for animal care as well as some of their upcoming events.The City of Sammamish needs volunteers between the ages of 14-18 for a Reforestation Project. This project will provide a 360 degree educational experience as they recruit volunteers to help control erosion by replanting native forest. Plan to attend their first meeting January 23, 3 p.m. in the city council chambers at Sammamish City Hall.

 

         Hot Jobs

 

Our job board is always changing as positions ideal for teens become available in our community.  The Sylvan Learning Centers are in need of Educational Aides, and there is still time to apply for openings at a Summer Youth Forestry Institute through Washington State University. You can also still apply for the Microsoft Internship program which is available for interested junior and senior high school students. Application materials are due in March 2008. 

 

Events

 

There are a number of great opportunities for students to explore careers this Spring.  Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about Maritime Careers.  The annual Maritime Career Day will be held at Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center on February 7th from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This event offers students the opportunity to meet with representatives from the fishing, government and recreation sectors.

 

Are you a young woman interested in a career in aviation or aerospace? Then plan to attend two key events just for you! The UW will host Women in Science and Engineering Conference (WISE) on February 2nd, and the Museum of Flight is sponsoring a “Women Fly” event on March 7th. Both events offer you the opportunity to meet with mentors and learn more about these fascinating career fields.

 

And, if you plan to make accounting your profession, don’t miss the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountant’s Career Symposium on May 20th

 

For more information regarding these events and others, please stop into the Career Center.  All of these opportunities are posted on the Career Center website and on our bulletin boards just outside the Career Center. Matching application materials can be picked up in our Event, Job and Volunteer files just inside the door.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

 

Calendar:

Career Center Presentation:                                     Feb. 12            7-9 pm             Theater

“College Workshop for Juniors”

 

Career Center Presentation:

“Options other than the 4 Yr U.”                                          Feb.12             lunches             Career Ctr.

NEVAC Registration for 08-09                                 Feb. 1              Online

 

ASVAB Test                                                                         March 5          7:30 am in CC

 

Expanding Your Horizons (HS girls)             March 26         BCC

 

BCC Junior College Tour (HS Juniors)                    March 27         BCC

 

 

TESTING

 

SAT                 Test Date                   Reg. Registration                  Late Registration

Mar 1                           Jan 29                                      Feb 7

May 3                          Apr 1                                       Apr 10

Jun 7                            May 6                                      May 15

 

ACT             Test Date                     Reg. Registration                      Late Registration          

                                 Feb. 9                          Jan 4                                        Jan. 5-18

                                 Apr 12             March 7                                   March 8 -12

                                 June 14                        May 9                                      May 10-23