College & Career Chronicles

I hope you all have a restful spring break whether you are traveling or having a staycation. If you are looking for some college/career related things to do on your break, here is a little list:

1. Juniors- if you are planning to attend a college/university, lighten the stress of next year by creating a college application timeline.
2. Traveling somewhere? Look into the colleges/universities around you and take a college tour.
3. Complete a CRLE by volunteering during spring break. You can find some great opportunities here
4. Plan your summer. There are many interesting summer opportunities you can take advantage of including internships, summer jobs, summer programs, and camps. What interests you?

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?

The week we get back from spring break, we will be having Laker Talks on both Tuesday and Wednesday! On Tuesday, April 4th, we have fellow Laker (class of '91) Kari Chisolm coming to speak with you. His class agitated the administration so much with their activism, the Political Action Seminar was created which led him to his career at Mandate Media , a political consulting firm.

In addition, we were able to reschedule Karen Simon for Wednesday, April 5th. She is the Global Partners Program Manager at Siemens who would like to speak with you about informational interviewing and how to get the internship/job you want!

Make sure to sign up for support seminar on Tuesday, April 4th & Wednesday, April 5th 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

Yes, it is still the dead of winter. However, 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:

Priority Admission - March 12, 2023

Regular Admission I - April 16, 2023

Regular Admission II - May 14, 2023

Check here for information sessions about Lumiere Education.

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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.

College visits

While there are no more scheduled college visits to LOHS, you are always welcome to set up an individual appointment with the Admissions Rep at the college/university you are interested in. If you need help finding your rep, send Ms. Stevie an email and she will track the information down.

Spring Preview Days:

Eastern Oregon University

April 1, 2023

Pacific University

April 7, 2023

Southern Oregon University

April 7, 2023

Western Oregon University

April 7, 2023

Linfield University

April 14, 2023

May 5, 2023

Oregon State University

April 14, 2023

University of Portland

April 14, 2023

Central Oregon Community College

April 21, 2023

Portland Community College - Cascade Campus

April 21, 2023

As those acceptances start to trickle in, students should do a few things:

1. That final college essay was sent and you have heard back. Celebrate!
2. Log into Naviance and click the box that indicates you were accepted.
3. Visit the College & Career Center to notify Ms. Stevie. She wants to celebrate with you! And when you decide where you're headed in the fall (don't worry, you still have plenty of time), be sure to let her and your counselor know!
4. Remember, senior year is not over just because you received a college acceptance. Continue to study and do all of your work.

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

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The annual LOSD Career Night and Job Fair will be held at Lakeridge High School this year on April 11, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Throughout the year, we will have opportunities to attend College and Career related field trips. What's on the agenda for March and April?

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:

In addition to the College Nights webinar, ECMC is offering two additional webinars geared towards the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026:

Planning and Paying for College: What You Need to Know Today
Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Register here

College Options: Start Planning Now!
Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Register here

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:

On Friday 24 March, CPT Richard Mendoza, the Far West Admissions Officer at West Point, will host an in-person briefing at the National Guard Armory in Clackamas. Anyone interested in West Point are certainly welcome. CPT Mendoza will discuss life as a Cadet at West Point and the early career of a US Army Officer. He’ll also discuss the admissions process and there will a question and answer session following the formal briefing.

THE OK CHALLENGE
OK You, the Portland Art Museum and Wieden+Kennedy believe that high school students have the creativity and experience with complex emotions to be creative wellness leaders for other youth and for all of us, so we developed the OK Challenge as a way for young people in Oregon and Washington to share their ideas.

Aside from the possibility of their ideas being shared with thousands of individuals in our community and across the country who use OK You’s website as a resource, the OK Challenge offers your students:

• The opportunity to think deeply about how creativity can support wellness in their own lives and those of their peers
• A chance to win cash prizes and art gift bags
• An invitation to all participants to a culminating celebration at the Portland Art Museum

Find more information here

Vet Technicians are animal care specialists who assist veterinarians caring for animals and improving an animal's overall health. A love for animals is most important in a veterinary career as you will be working with cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, and other creatures the majority of your day. In addition, you will also need strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to interact with owners in many different situations including those high stress and melancholic scenarios of euthanasia. You will need to show kindness and empathy at a very difficult time for owners.

The median salary of a Vet Tech in the state of Oregon is $37,630. Vet Techs are currently in high demand and is expected to grow even more. Job security is high in this field.

Steps to becoming a Vet Technician

1. Earn your high school diploma or GED.

2. Complete an AVMA-accredited postsecondary program.

3. Fulfill all externship & clinical hour requirements.

4. Pass the VTNE & obtain state-required credentials.

Read more about the steps to becoming a Vet Tech here

As a high school student, this is a great time to prepare for your vet tech career by taking biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and other science courses.

The following colleges offer a AVMA-accredited program:

• Portland Community College
• Central 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:

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