Kick-start you career in the Culinary profession.
Dsquared Hospitality is hiring servers, prep cooks, and Dishwasher for catering. or questions and inquiries, email Karna at karnal@dsquaredcompany.com.
Visit the Opportunity Center Google Classroom to connect directly with Ms. Luther, the Career Center resources, and other classmates!
For further information and/or questions, contact:
Shedrick (Rick) Pitts, College & Career Specialist
Shedrick.Pitts@rentonschools.us
425-204-2146
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-3:30pm
Please schedule time with Mr. Pitt's through bookings before or after school, or when you are available, as instructional time and teacher permission allows.
Ms. Terry Derrig
Apprenticeship/Internship/Work Site Learning (WSL) Coordinator
Contact Mrs. Derrig
Call/Text (206) 940-5750
Book an Appointment
Don't let current circumstances get in the way of your future; apply for college now, find financial aid, or find job training and figure out your action plan.
Students and parents are invited to watch this interactive webinar that will help them navigate through these uncertain times during Covid. Presented by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and College Avenue.
Admission Counselors from different colleges and universities visit the high schools in the Fall to share information about their school to perspective students. These visits are often presentations in the Career Center or tabling during lunch time. This information may be updated throughout the school year.
The Washington Council for High School-College Relations operates for educational purposes, and is organized to assist all Washington State students to access and engage in post-secondary opportunities at its member institutions."- The WA Council. They have provided the following videos:
Central Washington University On The Spot Admissions Event!
Calling high school seniors applying to CWU!
This event will allow students the opportunity to do the following:
How do I attend the event?
Go here! After reading the information provided, scroll to the bottom of the page, find the calendar, and click on the date your are available and find a time you can attend! That's it!
Note: These appointments are first-come, first-serve and are limited in availability.
Students can sign up for one of CWU's daily admissions sessions and are encouraged to explore CWU's online campus tours, chats with counselors, and more!
Watch a video about Central Washington University.
Gonzaga University Virtual Presentation: Tuesday, October 20th at 4:00pm - 5:00 pm.
Students will hear a brief introduction (30 minutes long) of Gonzaga University and will be encouraged to stay after for the Q&A session (30 minutes).
Please join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 982 2243 2035
One tap mobile:
+12063379723,98222432035# US (Seattle)
+12532158782,98222432035# US (Tacoma)
Green River College Virtual Information Sessions
Join to hear from a Green River representative about their campus, academic programs, financial aid, and get answers to your questions.
Tuesday, October 6 & 20, 2020: 4-5 PM
Tuesday, November 3 & 17, 2020: 4-5 PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2020: 4-5 PM
Please RSVP to Austin Joy, Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, to receive the link for Zoom.
Green River Rep Connect Sessions offer prospective students the chance to collect information about getting started, applying, and learn about opportunities for financial aid.
Rep Connect Session Dates:
October 7, 2020:5-6pm
October 14, 2020: 5-6pm
October 21, 2020: 5-6pm
October 28, 2020: 5-6pm
For more information and to participate, please contact Austin Joy, Recruiting Specialist, via phone (253) 333-6041.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) has weekly campus tours every Wednesday at 11am.
Can't make it to a campus tour? Feel free to contact Cherie Bachman, LWT Admission Coach, by phone (425) 739-8381 or email, or visit during daily drop-in hours in Rm W203 of the West Building.
Pacific Lutheran University Virtual Presentation: Wednesday, October 14th at 4:00pm - 5:00 pm.
Students will hear a brief introduction (30 minutes long) of UW Tacoma and will be encouraged to stay after for the Q&A session (30 minutes).
Please join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 984 4057 1649
One tap mobile:
+12063379723,98440571649# US (Seattle)
+12532158782,98440571649# US (Tacoma)
Seattle University is offering Virtual workshops ad well as One-on-one appointments with college representatives.
Students are encouraged to explore and attend the online workshops and/or sign up for a one-on-one appointment.
Please join LHS and UW Seattle in one or both of the upcoming College Application Workshops:
Please note, Lindbergh High School is hosting this event, however, all Renton School District students are welcome to attend.
UW is hosting application webinars for freshman. Freshman can hear directly from an admissions counselor, learn how to complete the Coalition Profile, get tips for essay writing , and so much more.
All webinars are 4–5 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Wednesday, September 30
• Thursday, October 8
• Tuesday, October 20
• Monday, October 26
• Monday, November 2
• Friday, November 6
• Tuesday, November 10
• Thursday, November 12
Please create your Coalition account in advance and have questions on hand to ask! Click on a date above to register for the webinar of your choice.
All in-person events for the remainder of 2020-2021 school year have been halted, however, students are still able to connect virtually and UW has a number of resources online to help students learn more about opportunities at the UW, get a head start on their admission application, tour the campus from afar and find answers to all their questions. Some resources that might be useful to your students include:
COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives but we are committed to ensuring that no student will be unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged within our application review process as a result. Please see our website for more information on admissions and COVID-19.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to connecting with you and your students soon.
Warmly,
HtooShar Mon
Admissions Counselor
Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment
Husky Preview, what will you learn? Read more.
University of Washington Tacoma is hosting tons of virtual events to fit the needs of their students and families. Visit their virtual information page to learn more.
Watch a video!
University of Washington Tacoma Virtual Presentation: Tuesday, October 13th at 3:00pm - 4:00 pm.
Students will hear a brief introduction (30 minutes long) of UW Tacoma and will be encouraged to stay after for the Q&A session (30 minutes).
Please join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 918 9681 3854
One tap mobile:
+12063379723,91896813854# US (Seattle)
+12532158782,91896813854# US (Tacoma)
We welcome you and your family to visit our beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Tacoma - virtually! Campus tours are student-led. You will see our campus spaces, including the library, University Y Student Center, and classroom buildings that used to be warehouses, furniture factories and grocery stores. Our Campus Ambassadors share their personal experiences in a way that help you walk away with a greater understanding of the UW Tacoma student experience.
We welcome you and your family to visit our beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Tacoma - virtually! Campus tours are student-led. You will see our campus spaces, including the library, University Y Student Center, and classroom buildings that used to be warehouses, furniture factories and grocery stores. Our Campus Ambassadors share their personal experiences in a way that help you walk away with a greater understanding of the UW Tacoma student experience.
Please RSVP
Husky Preview, what will you learn? Read more.
This webinar is designed for high school students who are not participating in the Running Start program and will be applying to UW Tacoma as freshman applicants. UW Tacoma Admissions advisors will detail admissions requirements, housing, majors, campus life and be available to answer any questions you have!
Please RSVP
This webinar is designed for prospective transfer students to get all of their transfer specific questions answered in one place. We will discuss admissions requirements, transfer credit, financial aid and scholarships, and how to be major ready.
Please RSVP
Designed for students filling out the Freshman application - gain information, get questions answered and learn about how to write your personal statement.
Please RSVP
If you are a current high school student in the running start program and have not yet applied to UW Tacoma, this webinar is for you! We will discuss admissions requirements, which application to complete, how your credits will transfer, and tools to help you along the way!
Please RSVP
In this interactive webinar UW Tacoma Admissions Advisors and current UW Tacoma students will answer the questions that we get asked often and also give you time to ask questions of your own! The webinar will cover all things UW Tacoma with special topics like the differences between the UW campuses, admissions, student life, study abroad, internships and more!
Please RSVP
1st Wednesday 5:00 PM
Connect with staff from the Veterans Military Resource Center in this monthly session. Learn about resources on campus, ask questions about how to use your benefits and more.
Please RSVP
Responderemos sus/tus preguntas sobre admisiones, el proceso de solicitud, fechas importantes y mucho más
Please RSVP
Pullman Daily Virtual Presentations: Get to Know WSU Pullman
All presentation times will take place in Pacific Time.
Western Washington University Virtual Presentation: Friday, October 32rd at 3:30pm - 4:30 pm.
Students will hear a brief introduction (30 minutes long) of WWU and will be encouraged to stay after for the Q&A session (30 minutes).
Please register in advance.
Pullman Daily Virtual Presentations: Get to Know WSU Pullman
All presentation times will take place in Pacific Time.
More Pullman Daily Virtual Presentations: Get to Know WSU Pullman
For more details visit Get to Know WSU Pullman.
Our online guide showcases 20 scholarship opportunities (including many in the healthcare field) that can make all the difference in affording college. We've also provided a list of valuable academic and career resources that African American students can use to maximize their success during and after college.
Trans Lifeline is for the trans community, ran by the trans community, and offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
Call now 877-565-8860 to get support or learn more about what services are offered.
Teen Link is a help line for teens, by teens. You can call/text/chat with a teen volunteer 4 days a week from 6PM-10PM on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. They will listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever is on your mind. Adults will still be available other times so you can always have someone to talk to. Their number is 1-866-833-6546 or 1-866-TEENLINK.
Teens helping teens! Who better to go to then someone who is your own age and can relate to the issues and challenges facing your generation? Teen Line!
Teen Talk is a free iPhone app where teens can get support for whatever they may be dealing with from a trained teen. It is a safe, non-judgmental space where you can anonymously post your issue at any time and get support.
Teen Talk peers are available from 6:00PMT TO 10:00PM PACIFIC TIME
MESSAGE BOARD:
Visit the Teen Talk message board to read what other teens are going through and share your own!
Are you a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk? The TrevorLifeLine is here!
Washington Listens is a free, anonymous service for anyone in the state. Washington Listens provides support to people who feel sad, anxious, or stressed due to the events of this year including COVID-19 and the wildfires. Call 833-681-0211 now!
WA Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential.
If you are in crisis or considering suicide, call the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-427-4747
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to anyone in emotional crisis. You can call 1-866-427-4747 or 1-866-4CRISIS for help.
However you are feeling or whatever issue is giving you a hard time:
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips at the CrisisTextLine.
Need a place to stay or are you in a crisis? Safe Place can help with any of the following problems and more: from home situations, suffering from abuse or neglect, lost or in a dangerous situation, with a drunk or unsafe driver, or just need to talk.
Need Help?
Text SAFE to 44357 with your current location (Street Address, City, State)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Call 800-273-8255
Explore the CTE Career Guide, 2020-2021 Edition, to explore dozen of great career pathways including:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Business, Management and Administration
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Health Science
Education and Training
Government and Public Administration
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Information Technology
Architecture and Construction
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Kick-start you career in the Culinary profession.
Dsquared Hospitality is hiring servers, prep cooks, and Dishwasher for catering. or questions and inquiries, email Karna at karnal@dsquaredcompany.com.
Swinerton, Construction Careers, has locations all over the United States including Seattle and Spokane, Washington. Swinerton is 100% employee owned since 1888.
Puget Sound Energy offers careers in a variety of fields including Engineering, Accounting, Finance, IT, Customer Service, Skilled Trades, Energy Efficiency, Operations and much more.
Visit pse.com/careers to view current opportunities. They regularly have new openings, so create a job alert to receive timely notifications that match your criteria.
Puget Sound Window Maintenance is a small, family-oriented business founded in 1980 and based in Seattle.
Newcomers will be trained to become responsible for safely navigating high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise building and performing high quality window-cleaning services.
Application or email resume’ to employment@pswm.net
The League of Education voters is looking for youth, ages 13-22, to choose one of four prompts and respond in the form of a written blog or op-ed, a recorded video essay or vlog, or another means of expressing themselves and engaging in education advocacy. Students will be compensated with a stipend.
The Virtual Panel & Career Fair aired April 30, 2020 from 11 am-1 pm. Missed it? The PNW Education and Workforce Summit Virtual Panel and Career Fair is now available on online. Watch videos from:
Questions, please send an email.
Everyday in May, 2020 at 3:30 pm (Starting May 4th)
Career Connect Washington career exploration at home
New Career Explore program kicking off for middle and high school students statewide: CareerConnect@Home, sponsored by Career Connect Washington. CC@H is an opportunity to provide students with critical career exploration that they may not otherwise receive given the COVID-19 school closures.
Here are the high-level details:
• Businesses, labor organizations, and industry associations are hosting live, online discussions about their industry and their work
Discussion topics will vary from day-to-day and may include employee panels on different careers at an organization, industry panels describing a job sector, specific work skills important to a career, and / or a current challenge an organization is working to solve
Learn more about Apprenticeship, Construction Training, Continuing Education, and Skill Assessments at CITC.
Watch videos from 2020 Manufacturing Week Live, which tell the stories of manufacturing in the State of Washington and featuring these subjects aired on:
October 5th- Innovation: Featuring women in manufacturing
October 6th- Sustainability: Featuring the topics of technology, energy, and carbon.
October 7th- Supply Chain Distribution: Featuring the topics of trade, transportation, and infrastructure.
October 8th- Agriculture: Featuring Food & Beverage manufacturing and distributing
October 9th- Aerospace: Featuring the topic of aviation manufacturing
Learn more about Career and Technical Education in the Renton School District.