College & Career Monthly Newsletter
October Edition
Meeting a current PCC student!
Right outside of Building 5, our FLEX Students encounter an Early College Student!
FLEX Students savoring some Art
Sometimes, it's good to take a break and be immersed in art. This was taken inside of Building 3.
In the Auto Shop
Hey, what's my car doing in this shot??? The Auto Body workshop is located in Building 2
Scholarship Writing Workshop
First of all, it was great to meet some of you on 9/24 for the advising meeting! It came to my attention from students that a scholarship workshop session would be helpful in preparing for post-secondary options, so let's do it!
On October 29th, we're inviting Heidi Echeverria from PCC back to FLEX to walk us through some tips and tricks for writing college and scholarship essays. We're planning to start at 10 Am in the FLEX Library. Please let me know if you have any questions about the event and I hope to see you there!
The College Place Webinar
Join the experts from ECMC's The College Place Oregon, the Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and colleges across Oregon as we explain the financial aid process.
You’ll have the opportunity to privately ask questions and interact with a financial aid officer via a secure chatroom during the presentation.
This FREE paying for college event is available so that families across Oregon can learn how to pay for college, and is appropriate for high school students and their families as well as adults continuing their education after high school.
The event runs on Oct 8th at 6:00 PM. Click on the image to register!
Important Dates!
Dates that you should put down in your planner!
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) open now!
- November 1st: OSAC Scholarship Portal Opens up
- Oregon Promise has opened early! Check it out here!
- [Go to the September Newsletter to learn more!]
- November 1st: PCC Foundation Scholarships open
- November 1st (variable): Early Action Deadline for many Universities across the country
- December 1st: Ford Family Foundation Scholarship opens
- Are you going to a 4 or 2 year school? You may need to make a Common Application account and start the application process!
- Do you need to take the SAT or ACT for your school? Check the Registration Deadlines!
- Do you need a Letter of Recommendation for a school? (Most schools don't, but it's always good to double check)
- The Questbridge deadline has passed, but if you're a junior, you can always apply next year!
- FAFSA or ORSAA? Take a short quiz to see which one you need!
- What the heck are those? Learn more about FAFSA and ORSAA here!
- Are you an athlete and want to play sports in college? Register for NCAA or NAIA!
Flex College & Career Page
Thanks to the hard work of the secretary, FLEX has their own page with College & Career resources. Check it out by clicking the image!
Job of the Month: Radiologic Technologist and Technicians
What is a Radiologic Technologist?
- "Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.." -Oregon CIS
What level of Education do I need?
- Typically the entry level education is an Associate's degree. Having a Bachelor's degree makes you more competitive, however.
What's the wage range look like? (Throughout all Oregon)
- $34.74 (10th percentile) - $59.60 (90th percentile)
- Average Annual: $98,110
What does the growth look like in 10 years?
- 10 year growth is projected to be 11%. Employment in this occupation in 2023 was somewhat larger than most occupations across the state. The total number of job openings is projected to be similar to job openings for most occupations in Oregon through 2033. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2033
What are some schools I can go to for this occupation?
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Portland Community College
- Treasure Valley Community College
- Oregon Institute of Technology
- Linn-Benton Community College
What are some related fields I could go into?
- Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician
- Radiation Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Learn more here: Quality Info (Oregon)
Do you like to Draw?
Join me for Inktober! Inktober is just a fun little "challenge" where you draw a prompt everyday. You don't even need to be good at drawing (I'm not). If you'd like to show off your drawings, send them my way! I'll feature them in next months' newsletter!
Contact me!
Scheduled an appointment using the link HERE
Email: philip_hou@beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: Tuesday Afternoon (PCC/Zoom Only) Wednesday/Friday (FLEX site)
Phone: 503-356-9170