College & Career Chronicles
with Ms. Stevie
January 6, 2023
Welcome Back, Lakers!
Check it out! Do you see the pennant of your future college?
Public vs. Private
This article from US News breaks down the differences quite nicely.
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.
College Acceptances
- 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
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round...
Save the Date!!
The following 2 events have not opened for registration quite yet but LOHS would love to take interested students. If you are interested in attending wither event, please email Ms. Stevie so she can contact you when registration opens.
Engineering Day
When: February 28, 2023
Where: Block 300 Federal Building, 333 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR
Who: Students interested in exploring careers in engineering.
You can learn more about Engineering Day event by watching this short video: https://youtu.be/1Z1YYUhSDDs.
Northwest Youth Careers Expo
When: February 22, 2023
Where: Oregon Convention Center
Who: any student is welcome
What: The annual Careers Expo features top employers and draws students from Oregon and SW Washington. Exhibitors include colleges, apprenticeship training centers and the region’s leading employers who offer mock interviews, demos and support.
From the Comfort of Your Own Home
In the Community
Trade Highlight of the Month - Massage Therapist
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch and pressure to manipulate the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia of the body. They aid in the general wellness of a client by relieving pain, rehabilitating injuries, reducing stress, and increasing relaxation.
The average base salary of a massage therapist is $37.64. However, Oregon is listed as a state where massage therapists earn more and typically makes 9% more than the national average.
Types of Massage Therapists
- Deep tissue massage: Widely used to treat chronic aches and pains, deep tissue massage targets areas of tension or tightness by applying concentrated pressure to the sub-layer of muscles and fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles.
- Hot stone massage: The techniques of a regular massage are applied. However, the therapist also works with hot stones, typically basalt, that are placed on specific parts of the body or held in the therapists hands to allow the therapist to get deeper into the muscles without more pressure.
- Medical massage: In addition to stress relief and relaxation, a medical massage focuses on a medical need. It is often used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, relieve nerve compression, improve digestion, increase flexibility or treat other health care concerns. The therapist may use a broader set of modalities, such as Trigger Point Therapy or Myofascial Release, to offer health recovery.
- Prenatal massage: Prenatal massage addresses different needs through varying techniques. Swedish Massage is the recommended massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts.
- Sports massage: Sports massage releases and reduces tension in muscles, improves circulation and encourages the removal of waste products such as lactic acid during high intensity activity and can help to relax the body.
- Swedish massage: This classic massage technique offers a gentle way to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension.
Becoming a Massage Therapist
Interested in exploring a massage therapy program? According to the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, the state of Oregon requires a total of 625 educational hours related to massage. Of these, 200 hours must be in the health sciences, including Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology while 300 hours must be in Massage Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Sanitation, Communication, and Ethics.
- East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland
- Oregon School of Massage in Portland and Salem
- Carrington College in Portland
- IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage in Eugene
- Gorge Academy of Cosmetology and Massage in The Dalles
- Sage School of Massage and Esthetics in Bend
- Rogue Community College in Grants Pass
- Central Oregon Community College in Bend
Some Nuts & Bolts
Paying for College
FAFSA
Did You Know?
OSAC Scholarship and The Ford Family Scholarship applications are OPEN!
The OSAC Scholarship Application is a common application that supports between 500-600 scholarships each year. These scholarships are for Oregon students with each scholarship having it's own criteria and limitations. Some of these scholarships DO allow students to attend college outside of Oregon.
To access the OSAC Scholarship Application, click here
Most high school students will want to apply to the Ford Scholars program, which funds high school graduates who are seeking a bachelor's degree. While the Ford Scholars are very generous financially, the true value in the scholarship comes in the form of ongoing support from The Ford Family Foundation, including a success coach, leadership development and an active alumni network. This scholarship is open to students from Oregon (and Siskiyou County California), and students must attend college or university in their home state. View the flyer below for more information about the Ford Scholars Program.
To access The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships, click here
