Middle School Career Exploration

Connecting middle school students to career exploration opportunities through real-world learning experiences and continued education helps prepare them to be future-ready!

Our Future Ready staff invites all students to feel welcome and comfortable reaching out with questions or curiosity.

Seventh and eighth grade are ideal times for students to begin exploring their career options. Our Career Exploration Small Group Tours are designed especially for 7th and 8th graders — something 6th graders can look forward to in the years ahead!

Our Lunchtime Career Presentations are open to all students.

Students are encouraged to visit the Future Ready Room during lunch to connect with our staff and discover exciting career and education opportunities.

Future Ready Room is staffed on:

Tuesdays at Orchard

Wednesdays at Foothills

Thursdays at Pioneer

Throughout the year, students will also be called down to work on their High School and Beyond Plan using the state’s online platform — SchooLinks!

Meet Our Future Ready Team!

Cindy Murie, our CTE Pathway Coordinator, coordinates and leads our 7th and 8th grade Small Group Career Exploration Tours on Wednesdays.

Esau Guerrero, our CTE Transition Specialist, meets with students individually or in small groups to help them work through their High School and Beyond Plan and explore possible career interests.

Beth Hammerberg, our CTE Coordinator, oversees the Future Ready Team and room and provides support wherever needed.

Contact Information

Cindy Murie - CTE Pathway Coordinator

Email: murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Esau Guerrero - CTE Transition Specialist

Email: guerrero.esau@wenatcheeschools.org

Beth Hammerberg - CTE Coordinator

Email: hammerberg.b@wenatcheeschools.org

Join us for a tour to Cashmere Valley Bank and discover your future in Finance and Banking.

Learn about the following careers

• Bank Teller
• Loan Officer
• Branch Manager
• and more...

February 4th

7th Graders

Limited to 7 students per school

Foothills - Full

Orchard - 4 spots available - Please email Cindy Murie murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Pioneer - 1 spot available - Please email Cindy Murie murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Watch for an invite via parent square or passed out at school or email Ms. Murie if you are interested in attending. Murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Join us for a hands on extended tour to the Tree Fruit Research Center.

Discover the exciting world of fruit farming.

February 11th

Foothills - AM Tour

Pioneer - PM Tour

February 18th

Orchard - PM Tour

Open to all 7th & 8th grade

Limited to 14 students from each school - Space is still available at all schools

Watch for an invite via parent square or passed out at school or email Ms. Murie if you are interested in attending. Murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Join us for a tour of the Chelan Co Courthouse and learn about the various careers and meet staff, including, Judges, Defense Attorneys, and Prosecutors.

February 25th - 7th graders - Pioneer & Foothills Full - Orchard still has spots available

Limited to 7 students per school

Watch for an invite via parent square or passed out at school or email Ms. Murie if you are interested in attending. Murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Learn and explore careers in the Engineering and IT career fields by attending our field trip to the Chelan County PUD Service Center.

Students will gain insight into engineering and cybersecurity, exploring real-world application and discovering the exciting possibilities that await them in these dynamic fields. Join us for a unique experience.

April 1st

Limited to 7 students per school - All Middle Schools are full but accepting waitlist students

Watch for an invite via parent square or passed out at school or email Ms. Murie if you are interested in attending. Murie.c@wenatcheeschools.org

Volunteers are an essential part of the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society's programs and services. Without the dedication of volunteers, they would not be able to accomplish the work they do.

They are currently onboarding volunteers in all areas of the shelter. If you are interested in working alongside them, please fill out the volunteer application here. They check the volunteer applications on Wednesdays and Fridays each week and will reach out via e-mail to schedule an orientation with you.

**Alatheia Volunteers Wanted! **We are so appreciative of our volunteers, and know the success of our programs is in part due to the generous time and devotion of our volunteers!

No experience necessary – We train you! We have a variety of volunteer jobs available for ages 13 years and older.

**Volunteer Times – **Our typical volunteer opportunity times are Monday through Friday, with the seasonal hours listed below. –Spring & Fall Session Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-6:30 pm/Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm –Summer Session Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm

https://alatheiaridingcenter.com/volunteer/

Volunteering with Confluence Health is your opportunity to be a part of our community healthcare team. Minimum age is 14 upon interview and approval

Click here to complete our volunteer application form.

Required steps to become a volunteer:

1. Complete the volunteer application
2. Register with WAserv
3. Complete onboarding requirements (more information provided after application approval.
4. Complete the online orientation (more information provided after application approval