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Career Center
Susie M. Roberts
School to Work Coordinator
425-431-5590
robertss@edmonds.wednet.edu

Hours:  
7:15AM-3:00PM   Mon-Fri   
Lunch:  Noon-1:00PM
(except on Fridays)

CONTENTS:
  Scholarship Info
  Student Jobs

Resources Available on the Web:
Resources Available in the Career Center:
   Career Center Resources
   Other Functions of the  Career Center
 
 
Updated 11/24/2008
 
 

 




   
      

 

 

CAREER CENTER BULLETINS    
(Education and Job Opportunities)

Dates to mark on your Calendar!!

***New- University of Washington Admissions Representative
In the Career Center on Thursday, December 4th during 2nd and 3rd periods.
Advance signup is mandatory/Admit slip required. Sign up in the Career Center.

>  AP Test Payments are currently being accepted in the Career
     Center.  The cost is $86.00 per test. Please make checks to ESD # 15. See Testing Schedule below.

Other Dates to make a note of:

REQUIRED 9th Grade In-House WOIS Field Trip- For 9th grade students that do not
    have Digital Communications and need to complete the basis WOIS requirements.  December 11 in
     the LIBLAB/
Offered periods 1-6.

>  District Financial Aid Night
For seniors and parents of seniors -  
     December 11/6:30 pm/Edmonds
Community College/Black Box Theatre
 

Running Start Information Meeting, Thursday, February 5, 2009/7PM
    Edmonds Community College/Triton Union Building 2nd floor/room 202.

ASVAB Career Exploration Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)/Tuesday, February 10th
    in the MTHS Theater. Free.  Registration begins in January in the Career Center

Odyssey Maritime Career Day  February 12th/8:30AM-2:00PM
    Odyssey Maritime Center in Seattle

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 College Information Sessions:

Eastern Washington University Informational Meeting
December 2/ 7:00PM-Embassy Suites Hotel/Lynnwood  RSVP to 509 359-6555

University of Hawaii at Manoa Informational Meeting
Sat. Dec. 13 10:00AM-11:30AM/Courtyard Marriott Bellevue
Register at www.hawaii.edu/admrec/rsvp_meeting_seattle.html

Would you like to Visit a College Campus????
We can arrange a campus tour and visit-just stop by and I'll explain how!

>Colorado State University-Fort Collins, Colorado
   Feb. 13,20, March 6 plus special interest days
  RSVP to www.admissions.colostate.edu/visit

> Cornish College of the Arts/Open House Nov. 22
   Call for details

> Northwest University/Northwest Fridays/Dec. 5, Jan 23, Feb 20, March 20, April 17

> Corban College/Salem, Ore.  Feb 8-9
    www.corban.edu

> Mt. Holyoke College - Special Visit Weekends
    RSVP to www.mtholyoke.edu/go/admevents

 >Montana State University in Bozeman invites prospective students to
    MSU Fridays  January 30, 2009, or April 3, 2009
   Register at www.montana.edu/admissions/msufriday.shtml


   More to come.....
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AP Testing Schedule

Monday, May 4-                 Govt. and Politics/AM
Tuesday, May 5-                Statistics/PM
Wednesday, May 6-          Calculus AB/AM
Thursday, May 7-               English Literature/AM
Friday, May 8-                    US History/AM
                                             EURO History/PM
Monday, May 11-               Biology/AM
                                             PhysicsB/PM
Tuesday, May 12-              Chemistry/AM
                                             Psychology/PM
Wednesday, May 13-        English Language/AM
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AM tests occur from 7:00AM-11:30AM
PM tests occur from 11:30AM-4:30PM   

Cost is $86.00 per test/Please pay in the Career Center as soon as possible. Deadline is March 6th, 2009. ________________________________________________________________         
Looking for Merit Aid and Scholarships? Need Questions Answered? 

Register with www.MeritAid.com. This site allows you to search for all scholarship programs at the colleges of your choice. Easy to use!
Also check out  www.fastweb.com for a scholarship matching service or www.CollegeAnswer.com/scholarships for a resource center.

Want to go Out of State to college? Check out the Washington Undergraduate Exchange program at www.wue.wiche.edu/.

Need Information on Small Private Colleges? 
Check out www.ProjectOpportunity.Net.
Want Information on Washington's Community and Technical Colleges?
  
 
Look at www.CheckOutACollege.com.    
Want to see College and University Video Tours?
Try www.youniversitytv.com.
               
                                                                                                                                           
     
SENIORS- Have you taken the SAT or ACT?
SAT Info?    Go to www.collegeboard.com to register.   
Fall dates are shown below:.             

 

December 6, 2008

January 24, 2009

 March 14, 2009

May 2, 2009

June 6, 2009

ACT Info?   Go to www.actstudent.org to register. 
Fall dates available.

December 13, 2008

February 7, 2009

April 4, 2009

June 13, 2009


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Volunteer Opportunities:  

> Rotary Hispanic Center is looking for volunteers. Tues/Thurs 5:30-8:30 PM for Tutoring
   Terrace Park School in Mountlake Terrace. Contact Pat Cordova @ 425 775-6362.

> Jingle Bell Run  December 14, 2008/Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle
   Applications in Career Center

> So. Sno. Cty Holiday Toy Shop December 13/9AM-6PM/Terrace Park School in Mt. Lake Terrace
    Contact the YWCA/ Luann Kunz at 425 358-2766/ext 150

What is WOIS?  Washington Occupation Information System/Logon www.wois.org
A new site key became effective on September 1, 2008.  The new access key is available from your teachers or in the Career Center.

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TECH PREP 

  techprep@edcc.edu or 
www.netechprep.org  Earn college credit in high school.  See a Career and 
  Technical Education teacher for details.

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Armed Forces Visits to MTHS:

Army-Second Wednesday of each month, during lunches. Table located outside the Career Center..

Navy-Second Tuesday of each month during lunches. Table located outside the Career Center.

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Need a Job??? EDMONDS CAREER CONNECTIONS- is an online job board and has listings of volunteer opportunities, mentors and more.  Students must first come to the Career Center for a parent permission form to use the online site. 

Criteria for VOLUNTEER Credit- Obtain pre-approval forms from Ms. Roberts in the Career Center. Work 90 hours in one semester and get an evaluation from your supervisor.  Earn .50 credit.

Criteria for OUTSIDE INSTRUCTION Credit-  Obtain pre-approval forms from Ms. Roberts in the Career Center.  Practice, Play, or Perform for 90 hours in one semester; log hours and get an evaluation from your supervisor.  Earn .50 credit.

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Need a U.S. Passport, or to renew your Passport? We have the applications and information in the Career Center.  If you are 18 years old, now is the time to get a U.S. Passport.  You need a Passport to travel to Canada.

Males approaching your 18th birthday may pick up an application to register with the Selective Service.  If you fail to register you will not qualify for federal student grants or loans for college or for federal employment and you are breaking the law.  Go to www.sss.gov  for online registration.

Register to VOTE - Pick up a form in the Career Center.

Need College Information/Resources?  Go to www.CollegeBasics.com  or CollegeAnswer@mail.salliemae.com An excellent source for college application help!!!

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE WEB

TESTING/COLLEGE PREP
TESTING/COLLEGE PREP
  • SAT I and SAT II  
    The College Board online testing information, including future test dates and registration information.
  • ACT
    Everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT, including future test dates and registration information.
  • PSAT
    The College Board online testing information and more. A must for Juniors and a good idea for sophomores. Learn more about this test and eligibility for the National Merit Competition. Sign-ups every fall in the Career Center.

DURING HIGH SCHOOL

  • EDMONDS CAREER CONNECTIONS-Your online job information source!
  • RUNNING START-see your counselor about taking college classes at local community colleges.
  • TECH PREP - TechPrep is a college bound program that allows students to earn both high school and college credit for qualifying courses taken on the high school campus.  Students can prepare for college and career goals at the same time they fulfill high school graduation requirements.  College credits are free to TechPrep students!  
  • WOIS - Grade Level Planning: A portfolio will be created by each student and each year they will complete several  Graduation Performance Tasks within the WOIS system. They will also store their "Best Works" within the portfolio.  

 POST-HIGH SCHOOL

 CAREER CENTER RESOURCES

 COMPUTERS
Computer software for career, college and internet research.
Computers available for internet research

 BOOKS/VIDEOS
Current College/Career Related Publications: This is a short list of books available
(Books are for reference - should remain in the Career Center)

College Board- The Real SAT's 
Master the ACT
ACT Assessment 
PSAT Success
Best College Admission Essays
The Higher Education Books
Occupational Handbooks
Petersons Handbook for: 4 year and 2 year colleges 
College Board Handbook for : 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges,
 Index of majors, college cost and financial aid 
A variety of Career, College, and Informational Videos - available for check-out

 JOB SEARCH

Help with interviewing skills
Research ways to write a winning resume and cover letter

REGISTRATION FOR:
Voters
Selective Service

 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES
OF THE CAREER CENTER

  • SHARED STUDENTS APPLICATIONS: Student leaves our campus to take a
    vocational class at one of the other high schools. Some of the classes:
    Fire Service taken at a Fire Station, Health Care, Automotive Technology
    just to name a few. Bus is provided.
  • SNO-ISLE APPLICATIONS: Vocational hands-on classes. Must sign up and
    interview at Sno-Isle. Applications in the Career Center. Bus is provided.
  • CAREERS RESEARCH
  • TEST COORDINATOR FOR PSAT AND AP
  • TECH PREP LIAISON
  • OFF CAMPUS INSTRUCTION CREDIT
  • SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
  • WORK PERMITS SIGNED
  • VARIANCE FORMS SIGNED
  • PASSPORT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
  • PROVIDES APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION - EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
  • PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND CREDIT
  • PROVIDES SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS - (CAREER INTEREST SURVEYS AND PERSONALITY PROFILES)
  • PROVIDES SPEAKERS, MILITARY RECRUITERS, UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES
  • OFFERS CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS TO COUNSELORS AND STAFF

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