College & Career Chronicles

with Ms. Stevie

April 14, 2023

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?

LOSD Annual Career Night & Job Fair a Success!

The cafeteria of Lakeridge High School was bursting on Tuesday evening filled to the brim with over 80 businesses eager to speak with students. A fair estimate would be 200+ students and their parents circled the booths to learn more about the different career opportunities.

We can hardly wait until next year!

Laker Talks, A Career Series

On Wednesday, April 19th, we will welcome Mark McLaughlin, Founder of Performance Training Center. Through his years of participation in sports and later in his education, Mark developed a deep commitment not just to sports but also to the complete well-being of the athlete. Mark has been active in the field of athletic performance enhancement since 1997 and has trained over 700 athletes on every competitive level ranging from Olympic, professional (NFL, MLB, NBA), college, high school and grade school athletes. Currently Mark is working for the Lake Oswego School district as a coach overseeing training programing and implementation at the high school level.

Make sure to sign up for support seminar on Wednesday, April 19th with Alves and be in the auditorium before 10 so we can make the most of our time!

A Word About Laker Talk CRLE Opportunity

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.

Unique Scholarship Alert!

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

Summer Opportunities

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 I - April 16, 2023

Regular Admission II - May 14, 2023

Check here for information sessions about Lumiere Education.

Clackamas Community College Summer Camps

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

Public vs. Private

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.

Private Schools in Oregon

Oregon Public Universities

College Rep Visits

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:

Linfield University

May 5, 2023

Central Oregon Community College

April 21, 2023

Portland Community College - Cascade Campus

April 21, 2023

College Acceptances

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

That final college essay was sent and you have heard back. Celebrate!
Log into Naviance and click the box that indicates you were accepted.
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!
Remember, senior year is not over just because you received a college acceptance. Continue to study and do all of your work.

Events

Upcoming School Events

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

The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round...

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

From the Comfort of Your Own Home

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:

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

In the Community

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:

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Trade Highlight of the Month - Emergency Medical Technician

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.

Becoming an EMT

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

Some Nuts & Bolts

Paying for 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.

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FAFSA

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.

Did You Know?

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!

Scholarships

Job Shadow Program

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:

Host a Job Shadow

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College & Career Chronicles

with Ms. Stevie