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Welcome to the LHS Career Center
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Pam Keese  Career & College Advisor
keesep@edmonds.wednet.edu
425 431-7538
Hours: 7:00am-2:30pm
Hours may vary depending on events, meetings..




          

                                                                   


 

The Career Center will be closed until Sept. 4th. Have a wonderful and safe summer!!!!



Be sure you are checking out the Career Centers FB page for all the latest events and opportunities; Jobs, Scholarships, Internships, Field Trips, College Visits, Guest Speakers.................. 
     www.facebook.com/pages/Lynnwood-High-School-Career-Center/276336619045!!!





Look under the document link for a copy of the high school  Guide To College Admissions Handbook


Many non-U.S. citizens qualify for federal student aid.

Don’t assume you can’t get aid just because you’re not a citizen. Check out the below website for further information

http://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/non-us-citizens

 

So if I’m not an eligible noncitizen, can I get any type of financial aid to study in the U.S.?

Yes, there may be some scholarships and other aid you can get.

  • Check with your country’s embassy or a consulate here in the U.S. or with the appropriate government office back in your country to see what they offer. 
  • Try the U.S. Department of Labor’s free online scholarship search.
  • Ask the college or career school you plan to attend whether they offer any aid for students like you.
  • Check out the Education USA website.



 

 

Getting ready for the FAFSA!

Be sure to get your pin now. Both the student and the parent or guardian need a pin number BEFORE beginning the application process: Apply today at: http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp

How is financial aid calculated? : http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml

Types of aid. Who gets Aid: http://studentaid.ed.gov/about

Deadlines: Pay attention to due dates and deadlines. There are state and federal deadlines and your colleges may have deadlines. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm

What documents will you need: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/help/before003.htm

General questions about financial aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/help.htm

Apply for FAFSA: Be sure this is the website you use. There is NO fee for the application process. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

 

 

 The College Bound Scholarship

 

The College Bound Scholarship provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost. Please visit the below website for further information. http://www.wsac.wa.gov/PayingForCollege/FinancialAid/OpportunityPathways/CollegeBound 
Please see Ms. Keese in the Career Center for more information.


 

CONNECTING STUDENTS, HANDS-ON

The Match program (formerly the Dream Project) is a student-initiated high school outreach program that operates as a University of Washington Bothell course, partnering UW Bothell students with first-generation and low-income high school students to help them achieve the dream of attending college.  The program's dual-focus approach strives not only to help these high school students, but also to teach UW Bothell students about important social issues through a unique, hands-on experience.

We currently have over 30 students in this program. Students usually join the second semester of their Junior year. They meet every Tuesday from 2 -3.  This program has been very successful and has given extra help to students who want to attend college but do not know where to begin. Please contact Ms. Keese in the Career Center for more information

 

 Traditional Path not for everyone

 

The traditional path to college is not for everyone, but everyone needs to continue with some sort of education after high school. Good choices as alternatives to traditional college are technical schools and apprenticeships. By receiving some type of training or education after you graduate high school, you will be more likely to find a job with good pay and benefits.

Technical Schools

A technical college, also known as a vocational college or a trade school, is an educational institution (school) that prepares students for a career in a specific field. Students are taught skills for their career of choice only. For example, if you attend a technical college in hopes to be a plumber you will focus on plumbing only. Technical schools also provide students licensure or certification if needed. Career Examples: Cosmetology, Plumbing, Photography, Air Traffic Control, Dental Assisting, Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Welding, as well as many more. A good local option is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. http://www.lwtech.edu/

Apprenticeships

All apprenticeship programs offer you the opportunity to get paid while you learn the trade. Training usually includes job experience as well as classroom instruction. Many programs also offer benefits to apprentice workers

 

 

Take a look at the Parents Guide to Apprenticeships put together by WA Labor & Industries http://www.lni.wa.gov/IPUB/100-530-000.pdf

 

How to become an Apprentice: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/default.asp

Women in Apprenticeships: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Women/default.asp

Apprenticeships programs in Washington:  http://www.lni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship/programs/

South Seattle Community College:Georgetown Apprenticeship Training Center. This is an awesome center!!! http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/AEC/

 

Apprenticeships as SSCC Georgetown: http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/AEC/apprenticeships.aspx


 

Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training

2 quarters, 42.5 credits
e-Apprenticeship Construction Training
2 quarters, 42.5 credits

 
This program is designed to assist men and women, including those non-traditionally employed in the trade, to gain the skills needed to become successful competitors for building and construction trade apprenticeship programs. Participants learn trade skills, which are relevant to the work-site of various trade occupations.    http://sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_pact.htm


Time line for next years Seniors! Being organized and planning ahead will make a HUGE difference in how your senior year goes.  http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/timeline.jsp?tab=applyingIron Worker



 


 


 







 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 



 





 

 

 

 

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