WHS ENRICHMENT NEWSLETTER

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The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) is a free, voluntary assessment that helps you discover your strengths and explore careers that may be a good fit for you.

While the ASVAB was originally designed for the military, taking the ASVAB CEP for career exploration does not create any military obligation. Your results can help connect your skills to a variety of civilian careers and career fields.

The Voice of Democracy program is open to students in grades 9–12 and challenges students to prepare and record a 3–5 minute audio essay responding to this year's theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me about America." Students begin by competing at the Post level, with winners advancing to District, State, and ultimately the National competition, where scholarships totaling thousands of dollars are awarded. The national first-place scholarship is currently $35,000.

The application deadline is October 31, 2026. Additional contest information, eligibility requirements, and submission details are available in the attached flyer. Please advertise this opportunity to your students.

Info Sessions held at Wolverine Time as follows:

• Girls State on Tuesday, December 2nd
• Boys & Girls State Wednesday, December 3rd

Girls State is a highly selective summer leadership opportunity focused on government, civic engagement, leadership, teamwork, and public service. Participating high schools typically select one student delegate, making the application and selection process particularly competitive. Students participate in elections, debates, and a hands-on simulation of state government while developing leadership and public-speaking skills.

Boys State and Girls State provide students with a unique opportunity to experience government firsthand, participate in elections and debates, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and gain a deeper understanding of citizenship, civic responsibility, and public service.

Interested in applying? Stop by the Wolverine Center to learn more about the programs, application requirements, and selection process.

San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido

Entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, scientists, and students come together for an afternoon of turning ideas into businesses that solve real problems in agriculture and the food system. Students can join as a participant (join a team, build, and pitch) or as a spectator (watch the pitches, meet the teams, and stay for the reception). This is a natural fit for Poway High’s Ag Science program, but it could also appeal to students across the district interested in business, science, or innovation. Register at eventship.com/event/san-diego-agtech-hackathon-2026. CLICK HERE to REGISTER

Graphite, an undergraduate chemistry journal at UC San Diego, is hosting a High School Writing Competition for students interested in exploring science through creative writing.

Students will receive guidance from UC San Diego undergraduate mentors throughout the writing process. Winners may receive a scholarship, an invitation to the ACS-SA Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Symposium, and publication in Graphite’s annual print edition.

Important Dates:

• Application Opens: November 29, 2026
• Feedback Deadline: January 24, 2027
• Final Submission: February 28, 2027

Interest Form: Click here
Competition Guidelines: Click here

See the flyer for writing prompts and additional details.

California Aeronautical University will be hosting an Open House for students and families interested in exploring aviation careers, becoming a pilot, or learning more about the many career pathways within the aviation industry. There will be an opportunity to experience the CAU campus and learn more about what a future in aviation could look like.

Event Details

Date: Saturday October 24th

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: California Aeronautical University (CAU) – San Diego
3794 John J Montgomery Dr

San Diego, California 92123

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your students. Please feel free to post or print the attached flyer and share it with interested students, families, or your College & Career Center. The flyer also includes our upcoming Open House dates for the year, allowing students and families to plan ahead.

We truly appreciate your support in connecting students with this opportunity that they may not otherwise know about.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like additional information.

College Life Chronicles: Student Panel Edition, an event for students like you! Dinner will be provided

When: Thursday, November 5th
Where: K2 Welcome Center, Miramar College

Join us for an evening of real stories, honest advice, and insights from current and former Miramar College students. Hear about their college experiences, learn how to navigate campus resources, and get tips to help you reach your goals. Free dinner and swag included!
Part of the programming will be for our Spanish speaking families, the rest of the night will be in English. Please see below:

5:00-5:30pm: Presentación en Español
5:30-7:00pm: Programming in English

• Dinner
• Miramar presentation
• Student Panel

Sign up TODAY: tinyurl.com/CollegeChronicles

Bring your family and gain valuable insight into what makes community college a smart and supportive choice. Seats are limited, don’t miss out!

"THE NEW FRONTIER"

The landscape is changing. The frontier is expanding. The cyber law + risk thought leadership starts here.

As artificial intelligence reshapes decision-making, cyber threats move at machine speed, regulators introduce unprecedented oversight obligations, and geopolitical uncertainty challenges long-standing assumptions, organizations are operating in an entirely new frontier of risk. Now in its 8th year, the USD Cyber Law & Risk Symposium brings together leaders from cybersecurity, law, government, insurance, risk management, technology, and academia to explore the emerging challenges defining the next era of governance, resilience, and innovation. Hosted by the University of San Diego's Center for Cybersecurity Engineering and Technology (CCSET) and School of Law, the Symposium has become one of the nation's premier forums for cross-disciplinary dialogue on cyber risk and accountability.

This year's theme, The New Frontier: Cyber Law & Risk at the Speed of AI, recognizes that organizations are entering uncharted territory. From AI-enabled vulnerabilities and product liability concerns to quantum-era risks, critical infrastructure threats, and expanding regulatory expectations, leaders must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape where traditional playbooks are no longer enough.

Featured Discussions Include:
• A rare fireside conversation with the California Privacy Protection Agency on California's new cybersecurity audit and risk assessment requirements
• AI vulnerabilities and cyber threats operating at machine speed
• Emerging liability frameworks for AI-enabled products, autonomous systems, and intelligent technologies
• Quantum computing, cyber insurance, and "harvest now, decrypt later" risk scenarios
• Critical infrastructure security, national resilience, and public-private collaboration
• The human side of cyber response, including decision-making under pressure and crisis leadership
• Global legal and regulatory developments shaping cyber governance and enforcement
• Interactive debates examining the most challenging questions facing cyber, legal, and risk leaders today

Who Should Attend?
• Chief Information Security Officers and security leaders
• General Counsel and legal professionals
• Privacy, compliance, and governance executives
• Risk managers and insurance professionals
• Board members and executive leadership teams
• Public sector and critical infrastructure stakeholders
• Technology, AI, and cybersecurity practitioners
• The Symposium's unique value lies in bringing together voices that rarely share the same stage. Lawyers and technologists. Regulators and industry leaders. Risk professionals and security practitioners. Academics and operators. These conversations move beyond theory to provide practical strategies, real-world lessons, and actionable insights for organizations facing increasingly complex cyber and technology risks.

Continuing Legal Education
Legal professionals may earn up to 7.0 hours of California MCLE credit while gaining practical guidance on the legal, regulatory, and operational developments reshaping the cyber landscape.

Join us in San Diego on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities awaiting organizations on the new frontier of cyber law and risk.

Register early to secure your place at one of the nation’s most impactful cyber law gatherings!

The Pre-Vet Students Supporting Diversity Club at UC Davis is offering a Virtual High School Mentorship Program from January through early June 2027 for students interested in veterinary medicine.

Students will receive:

• An undergraduate mentor for college and veterinary career guidance
• Help with college applications, resumes and personal statements
• Veterinary career insights and opportunities
• Virtual workshops with veterinarians, veterinary students and other professionals
• Connections with other high school students interested in veterinary medicine
• Scholarship opportunities

Who can apply: High school students across the U.S. No GPA or recommendation letters required. Priority is given to low-income and/or first-generation students, but all students are welcome to apply.

Application: September 28–December 11, 2026
Learn more & apply: Virtual High School Mentorship Program

Poway Unified's upcoming Career Speaker Series: Law & Public Service event on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, to high school students and families across the District.

This event will feature a panel of professionals from across law, government, public safety, and public service who will share their career journeys, real-world experiences, and advice for students. Following the panel discussion, students will have an opportunity to meet and network directly with the speakers.

I have attached digital images for a full flyer, a square social media post, and an Instagram post to share on any school-related and club social media to help reach students through a variety of communication channels.

Please help us reach interested students by:

• School-to-home communications: Share the event flyer and registration link with students and parents/guardians through school newsletters, bulletin announcements, marquee messages and any other communication channels between now and December 8.

• Teacher Canvas course pages: Please post the flyer and registration link, particularly in the Social Sciences - Civics, Economics, AP Government, AP Psychology/Psychology, Sociology, You and the Law, Ethnic Studies and any other relevant courses.

• Student clubs and organizations: Share the opportunity with student leaders and advisors of clubs such as Speech & Debate, Model UN, Mock Trial, First Responders, Criminology, Psychology, AVID, Black Student Union (BSU), MEChA, National Honor Society (NHS), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Key Club, Interact Club and others.

• Direct student outreach: Encourage students who have expressed an interest in any kind of career exploration, law, criminal justice, government, public safety, or community service to attend. We encourage the use of Xello saved careers data to assist with targeted outreach.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Location: PUSD District Office – Community Room
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128

Schedule:

• 5:45 PM – Check-in Begins

• 6:15–7:15 PM – Panel Discussion

• 7:15–8:00 PM – Networking with Panelists

Who: Open to all PUSD high school students in grades 9–12

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/PUSDLawPublicService

Space is limited in the Community Room, so we encourage students to register early!

Our goal is to help students discover the wide range of career opportunities in law and public service, including careers they may not have previously considered. Your assistance in getting this opportunity in front of students who would benefit from attending is greatly appreciated. As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for helping us connect PUSD students with industry professionals and meaningful career exploration opportunities!

If you know of and positions you would like posted please reach out to DBeccarelli@powayusd.com

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Website: WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (powayusd.com)
Phone: (858) 780-2000