College & Career Center Newsletter

We have a lot going on here every week.

• We will be sending a monthly newsletter to parents and students
• We put information in the daily announcements
• We send emails with information to the students' school email
• You can find us on Instagram @barlowCCC
• Check out our website and our calendar

PWA is offering a free nursing mentorship program for 10th and 11th grade high school students. During the four-week program in November and December 2023, students will engage with local nursing schools and health care employers to explore careers in nursing.

The group will meet on Tuesdays and will include peer coaching from local nursing students, hands-on learning, advice from nursing admissions officers, and connections with local health care professionals. Information on future opportunities for students will be provided at each session. Students who participate in all four sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion at the last session as well as their own dual-head college-level stethoscope!

Students will learn about the many career paths in nursing and gain insight into college options including OHSU School of Nursing, University of Portland School of Nursing and Linfield College School of Nursing, as well as Portland Community College pathways in nursing, healthcare and emergency professions (EMT, medical assistant, and more). The program aims to strengthen and diversify the local pipeline of future nurses, while helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and early professional networks that support college-and-career success.

Program Schedule Here:

• Nov. 7, 2023, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Linfield College School of Nursing, Portland Campus
• Nov. 14, 2023, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm - Oregon Health & Science University (virtual)
• Nov. 28, 2023, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - University of Portland School of Nursing
• Dec. 5, 2023, 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm - Portland Community College, Cascade Campus

Apply Here Before October 20th

PWA Career Days are a way for high school students to explore careers in real-world workplaces. Registration for our October Career Days is open:

PWA career mentorships allow students to further develop their career interests, skills and early networks. Mentor programs with application deadlines this fall include:

We hosted a successful Portland State University application workshop on September 25 at Barlow. At an application workshop, students get help from a college representative through every step of the college application and often find out right then if they are accepted or not. Look for more application workshops coming soon!

Want to see a calendar of upcoming college visitors (in-person and virtual)?

Go here for more information, dates and times. (Scroll down the site to the calendar of events.)

All ages of students are welcome to attend and will be excused to do so.

Stop by the College & Career Center to get a pass to attend or students will be excused following the event.

10/2 - Pacific Northwest College of Art @ 1:30PM

10/3 - Willamette University @ 9:30AM

10/3 - Oregon State University @ 11:30AM

10/9 - University of San Francisco @ 7:35AM

10/9 - Western Oregon University @ 11:30AM

10/9 - Boise State University @ 1:30PM

10/10 - University of California Merced @ 7:35AM

10/10 - Central Oregon Community College @ 8:30AM

10/10 - Biola University @ 9:30AM

10/10 - Southern Oregon University @ 1:30PM

10/16 - University of Portland @ 7:35AM

10/16 - St John's College @ 10AM

10/18 - Pacific University @ 8:30AM

10/18 - Pacific Lutheran University @ 9:30 AM

10/24 - Gonzaga University @ 7:35AM

10/24 - Texas State University @ 9:30AM

10/24 - Lewis & Clark College @ 12:30PM

10/26 - Carroll College @ 10:30AM

This list changes often, so check back regularly.

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.

Participants will be able to use the Q & A function to ask anonymous personal questions, which will be answered by some of Oregon's financial aid administrators. Questions may be asked anonymously, as we want families to feel comfortable asking those hard questions!

Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm (in English) register at: https://bit.ly/PFCE2023

Thursday, October 26th at 6:30 pm (in Spanish) register at: https://bit.ly/PFCP2023

Most years you would be thinking it's time to apply for the FAFSA or ORSAA on October 1st. This year, things will look a bit different. The FAFSA/ORSAA is expected to open on December 1, 2023. Oregon Goes to College has a great webpage dedicated to keeping you up to date on the changes.

https://oregongoestocollege.org/fafsa-orsaa

Heismann Student Athlete Scholarship-due Oct. 18

Voice of Democracy Scholarship-due Oct. 31

Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship-due Nov. 13

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award-due Nov 15
McDonald's Hacer Scholarship - TBD

Jiffy Lube 'What Drives You" Scholarship-Due March 11

Oregon Goes to College Scholarship List-various due dates

Looking for a convenient scholarship search engine? Try goingmerry.com (open to all ages)

This September, Sam Barlow High School was awarded $500 for our students submitting the most Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" scholarship essays in the Portland area last year! Thank you, Barlow students and thank you, Jiffy Lube! This student scholarship awards one overall $4,500 scholarship and three $1,500 scholarships. Students can apply here today!"

On October 10th, 9:25- 10:15, at the Main Commons Stadium Seating

Leanne got her start in Florida working with guide dogs and K9s for Warriors, training service dogs for vets with PTSD. After moving to Oregon, wanting to continue her work, she opened Paws on Gresham on her property in Boring in 2017. Her services are backed by both American Kennel Club and Canine Good Citizenship certifications. Working to help train both pets and service dogs to ensure humans can have a happy life with their pet.

On October 19th at 11:50 -12:40 in Mr. Pohl's classroom- 105

Wayne Machuca teaches Cyber Security at MHCC. He has 30 years of teaching experience and 16 years of industry experience. He started his career in Silicon Valley, CA. He initiated the Cyber Security degree program at MHCC with the first AAS. He is currently getting ready to launch the first BAS degree in Cyber Security at a community college. Come hear his insights on a career in Cyber Security.

*Students that are interested in hearing a guest speaker can join us at the event and will be excused for attendence during the event.

On Novemeber 7th the ASVAB Career Exploration Test is offered to juniors and seniors at SBHS Library. The ASVAB test helps students to decide on a career pathway that may fit them best using their knowledge and interests combined. It is the most comprehensive career test we can use at Barlow. The test is free, it is private- no recruiters will receive the test scores or personal information, and the student has 2 years to use the career research online tool. Sign up here to take the test on Novemeber 7th at 8:30 am and results quiz on November 28th at 8:30 am. Students will be excused for the time they are participating.

Students interested in architectue, construction, and engineering can be a part of the ACE Mentor Program. Two student/family info nights- Oct. 18th and Nov. 3rd. Check out the website to learn more and access the TWO applications that need to be completed by November 22nd. This ia an amazing opportunity, please check it out.

Have you created your Activities Chart? You will need one for all scholarships and applications you plan to do.

Have you requested an Unofficial Transcript from the College & Career Center? You will use this (and that activities chart) when asking a teacher, pastor, employer, counselor for a letter of recommendation. Send an email to molony5@gresham.k12.or.us and include your student ID# and we will send you a copy of your unofficial transcript in PDF form.

When you need an official transcript, you will access that through your Schoolinks account and your counselor will send it to colleges through an official portal.

Are you available to volunteer at Hall Elementary from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the afternoon? Their PTC is looking for help with-

• Reading with students
• Help beautify the grounds with a mural or in the gardens
• Make copies for teachers
• Events or projects
• Flexible days

Email your interest and availablility- hallelem.PTC@gmail.com

Act Six is a life-changing opportunity where scholars receive full-tuition four-year scholarships, a powerful leadership training program, and an unparalleled level of support and opportunity.

Who should apply?

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY NOW IF YOU:

• love your community and want to use your college education to make a difference as a leader on campus and at home;
• will graduate from high school in 2024, or previously graduated in 2023 or 2022
• are not currently enrolled at a four-year college (students at two-year colleges may apply);
• live in one of four Act Six program sites; and
• want to attend at least one of the Act Six partner colleges in your program site.

While ethnicity and family income are considered as factors in selecting an intentionally diverse group of scholars, there are no income restrictions, and students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

There is no minimum GPA requirement and admissions standards vary across our partner colleges. In general, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will need to demonstrate their readiness for academic success in college through their recommendations, essays and/or test scores.

Deadline to apply: Nov. 28, 2023

Each fall and spring our sophomore class is required to pratice job skills. They must learn to complete a job application, create a resume, learn interview skills, and put them into practice with a volunteer for their own mock interview. They receive both a grade and a "Career Related Learning Experience- CRLE", needed for graduation. They are often very nervous prior to the interview, but it's very rewarding seeing them come out of the mock interview all smiles and relieved that they "did it." If you are interested in volunteering some time to help interview strudents please contact LindaLee Frazier. Mock Interviews 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, October 26th and 27th.

Tia Molony, College Coordinator- 503-258-4890, molony5@gresham.k12.or.us

LindaLee Frazier, Career Coordinator- 503-258-4885, frazier2@gresham.k12.or.us