College & Career Chronicles

The College & Career Center is open to welcome students during Support Seminars, lunch, and after school! You are able to just pop in during lunch and after school, however, you will need to sign up for Support Seminar through Flexi Sched. The College & Career Center is next to Joe’s Boathouse. You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with Ms. Stevie at your convenience.

Check it out! Do you see the pennant of your future college?

This coming week, we have another double whammy of Laker Talks!

On Tuesday, May 9th, welcome Randy Xavier, NW President of US Foods. Randy is going to share more about US Foods but also about his early career where he held lots of different jobs and has plenty of stories about his career path.

On Wednesday, May 10th, welcome Joe Niccum, a General Contractor who works on residential houses who originally went to school to be an English teacher! He wants to share the value of a college education, but also the satisfaction of working in the trades.

Make sure to sign up for support seminar on Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th with Alves and be in the auditorium before 10 so we can make the most of our time!

Career-Related Learning Experiences (CRLEs) are structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom. You need to complete two different learning experiences (minimum 5 hours each) by the end of senior year. Something to note about the two CRLEs is that one requires the performance evaluation on the back of the form to be completed by a supervisor/organizer/teacher and one does not. The Laker Talk CRLE opportunity would be a CRLE that does not require a completed performance evaluation. If you already have a CRLE on file that does not have the performance evaluation, the Laker Talks would not work as a second CRLE.

Even if you have fulfilled your CRLE requirements, I hope that you will attend if one of the many fantastic speakers we have lined up interests you.

Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation created by its namesake (Jim Loria) after being diagnosed with Late Onset Type 1 Diabetes on June 11, 2021 at the age of 66. The organization offers scholarships valued at $500 each for students who have been diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in order to help cover medical supplies for the student when they first begin their college studies.

Apply here by May 15th.

Psst...Scroll down to this page and click on the scholarship button to find more scholarship opportunities.

**there are also scholarship opportunities listed on Naviance

Even as the temperature remains brisk and rainy, it's time to start thinking about what you would like to do this summer.

Lumiere Education Research Opportunity

Lumiere Education is an organization founded by Harvard and Oxford PhDs with the aim to provide high school students around the world access to research opportunities with top global scholars. Summer 2023 cohort applications are open! Apply here

Deadlines:

Regular Admission II - May 14, 2023

Check here for information sessions about Lumiere Education.

Lewis & Clark Circular Innovation Challenge

A 5 day Entrepreneurship Camp hosted by the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship & Leadership at Lewis and Clark from July 23-28, 2023. This program is designed for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation. Throughout the week, students will learn about the circular economy, hear from experienced mentors and leaders in the Portland area, and participate in day-trips to circular companies. Students will also have the opportunity to explore Portland's beautiful summer scenery and experience the campus/dorm life at Lewis and Clark. Additionally, a $20,000/year merit-based scholarship to Lewis & Clark for all students who successfully complete this entrepreneurship program. For more details and to apply click here

Clackamas Community College Summer Camps

Explore dental careers and earn scholarship money or earn college credit in hands-on, in-person summer camps!

​

The main difference between public and private colleges/universities are where they receive their funding. Public colleges and universities are funded by the federal government while private institutions are supported by their own endowment funds and students' tuition fees. Though private colleges and universities have a more expensive price tag, they often offer generous financial aid packages to cut down on overall cost of attendance.

This article from US News breaks down the differences quite nicely.

Whether you clicked that commit button on your college dashboard on May 1st, planning to join military, decided to learn a trade, or wanting to take a gap year, we want to celebrate!

Let Ms. Stevie and the Counseling Department know what your plans are after high school. Stop by so Ms. Stevie can snap a picture with your future school pennant (she has A LOT if you don't) or trade pennant (yes, they have pennants, too!) She would love to decorate the College & Career Center with all your excited faces! You can also send her a picture of you in uniform or on your gap year experience.

There are many paths after high school and we want to acknowledge them all!

Throughout the year, LOHS will be hosting College and Career related events. Here is what's on the docket:

Throughout the year, we will have opportunities to attend College and Career related field trips. What's on the agenda for May? Nothing at this time.

Throughout the year, there will be virtual events available to you pertaining to College and Career. Here are those opportunities you may wish to take advantage of:

Throughout the year, there will be events/opportunities in the Portland Metro area related to College and Career that you may be interested in attending. Here are some opportunities that might be of interest:

Career Days through Portland Workforce Alliance

Students are responsible for their own transportation. Follow the links to register.

Portland Fire & Rescue Career Day

May 26, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Come join the action-packed Career Day at Portland Fire & Rescue! Learn what it takes to work at Oregon’s largest fire and emergency services provider. Get a chance to suit up and try Portland Fire & Rescue's fun physical agility tests. Learn about their extensive public safety services, including emergency medical training.

Emergency Medical Technicians(EMT) provide life-saving care to patients at the scene of an emergency and during transportation in an ambulance en route to a hospital. EMTs are qualified to assess critical illnesses and injuries, provide first aid treatment, and perform basic life-saving health care. EMTs and Paramedics both save lives but are different when it comes to training and procedures performed. You must first be an EMT if you wish to become a Paramedic. As an EMT, it is important to have good communication skills, maintain composure in high pressure situations, be able to think quickly and problem solve, and have the physical capability to lift heavy medical equipment and patients.

The median salary of an Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Oregon is $37,850.

The following colleges offer training to become an Emergency Medical Technician:

• Portland Community College
• Central Oregon Community College
• Mt Hood Community College
• Chemeketa Community College
• Lane Community College
• Oregon Tech
• Rogue Community College
• Southwestern Oregon Community College

Jenn Satalino, the Director of The College Place, has graciously shared the recording from her virtual financial aid night for those of you who were unable to attend or would like a refresher.

Below you will find instructions on how to apply for an FSA ID. Both the student and a parent needs to have one.This ID will be used as your electronic signature for FAFSA each year.

Ms. Stevie was a Financial Aid Counselor for almost a decade. She would be happy to help you tackle this lengthy form. Set up an appointment with her to go over it at a time that's convenient for you!

Are you a working professional or know of someone who would like to host a LOHS student for a half day job shadow experience? We are currently seeking interested individuals to fill a variety of hosting opportunities. If interested, please click the button below:

April 28, 2023

April 14, 2023

March 24, 2023

March 17, 2023

March 10, 2023

March 3, 2023

February 17, 2023

February 10, 2023

January 27, 2023

January 20, 2023

January 13, 2023

January 6, 2023

December 16, 2022

December 9, 2022

November 19, 2022

November 10, 2022

November 4, 2022

October 21, 2022

October 14, 2022

October 7, 2022

September 30, 2022

September 23, 2022

September 16, 2022