College & Career Chronicles

The College & Career Center is open to welcome students during Support Seminars, lunch, and after school! You are able to just pop in during lunch and after school, however, you will need to sign up for Support Seminar through Flexi Sched. The College & Career Center is next to Joe’s Boathouse. You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with Ms. Stevie at your convenience.

Check it out! Do you see the pennant of your future college?

While this coming week might be used for travel or spending time with friends and family, consider the opportunities school break brings! What are some opportunities you can take advantage of this week?

1. Volunteer In Your Community. This time of year can prove difficult for many. Consider volunteering your time at a senior living home, hospital, soup kitchen, homeless shelter, or community center.
2. Virtual College Tours. TYPE: “Virtual college tour” into Google and go from there!
3. Work On Your College Application. Finish those supplemental questions and hit submit!
4. Search For Scholarships. Look below for the scholarship button to help you on your way.
5. Complete Your FAFSA.
6. Work On Your 4 Year Plan. Mrs. Borne and Ms. Stevie have been tag teaming in 9th grade English classes about this. This would be a great time to go through it with your grown-ups and finish it up!
7. Rest & Recharge. High School is stressful. Applying to colleges can get overwhelming. Self care is important. Make sure you are taking time to reconnect with yourself and do something that make your heart happy.

Something that many LOHS Seniors have in common is many of them want to attend a school in California. It might have something to do with the sunshine and wanting to escape the dreary weather of the PNW. Be aware that the deadline to apply to both the UC schools (such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and more) and the California State school system (including CalPoly SLO, San Diego State, and more) is quickly approaching. The deadline is November 30th.

To apply to a UC school (or multiple schools), apply at https://admissions.catalyst.uc.edu/apply/

To apply to a Cal State campus, apply at https://www.calstate.edu/apply

UC Santa Barbara will be hosting virtual UC application drop-in help at the end of November. To register for one of these workshops, click on the date:

All drop-ins are from 5pm - 7pm

Monday, November 28, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

College visits are winding down...

With early action deadlines on November 1st, college visits are winding down at LOHS. Though we still have a few on the docket, 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 me an email and I will track the information down.

College preview Days (or Open Houses) are structured programs hosted by the college for prospective high school juniors and seniors to explore the opportunities that await them at that particular institution.

Pacific University

• Friday, Dec. 2

Western Oregon University

• Saturday, Nov. 19

Oregon Tech

• Saturday, Nov. 19

The main difference between public and private colleges/universities are where they receive their funding. Public colleges and universities are funded by the federal government while private institutions are supported by their own endowment funds and students' tuition fees. Though private colleges and universities have a more expensive price tag, they often offer generous financial aid packages to cut down on overall cost of attendance.

This article from US News breaks down the differences quite nicely.

Throughout the year, LOHS will be hosting College and Career related events. Here is what's on the docket for November: Nothing at this time.

Throughout the year, we will have opportunities to attend College and Career related field trips. We don't currently have any field trips planned.

Throughout the year, there will be virtual events available to you pertaining to College and Career. Here are those opportunities you may wish to take advantage of:

Throughout the year, there will be events/opportunities in the Portland Metro area related to College and Career that you may be interested in attending. Here are some opportunities that might be of interest.

Welders work in a wide variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. The work that welders do and the equipment they use vary with the industry. Arc welding, the most common type of welding today, uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together but there are more than 100 different processes that a welder can use. The type of weld is usually determined by the types of metals being joined and the conditions under which the welding is to take place.

Welders are often exposed to a number of hazards, including the intense light created by the arc, poisonous fumes, and very hot materials.For this reason, they wear safety shoes, goggles, hoods with protective lenses, and other devices designed to prevent burns and eye injuries and to protect them from falling objects. In addition, they normally work in well-ventilated areas to limit their exposure to fumes.

Salary ranges from $18.94 - $42 depending on career path. To maximize earnings it pays to add a certification to your welding career plan.

1. Rig Welders: These welders will need years of experience and multiple certifications to be hired with only the very best welders considered for these sought after positions. They are responsible for setting up the artificial steel island in an offshore rig and the construction of the entire on-land rig station. Rig welders are not only needed for the initial assembly of the rig but also for the everyday repair and maintenance. Rig welders are usually located on-site so they can be available at all times to entertain emergency calls for repair.
2. Underwater Welder: These types of welding jobs need special training plus an underwater welder certification. They need to be certified commercial divers, understand barometric pressure, and operate a decompression chamber. Underwater welders either work directly in water or within a closed, dry compartment that is lowered into the water. They work on repairing pipelines, ships, dams, offshore oil drilling rigs, sub-sea habitats, and even nuclear power facilities.
3. Boilermaker: This specialized welder is involved in making and installing boilers and large containers that are meant to house liquids and gases. One has to be trained and experienced in the field of welding as boilers are usually made of iron, copper, steel, or stainless steel. Boilermakers are most often required in refineries and natural resource companies. They are involved in the repairing and manufacturing of air pollution equipment, water treatment plants, blast furnaces, process and storage tanks, and smokestacks.
4. Ironworkers: They are the professionals behind the assembling of constructed steel structures and frameworks. This structural steel welder is involved in the fabrication and erection of the structural framework of small and large buildings. They work for a number of industries, including construction companies, mining companies, shipbuilding companies, aerospace companies, and oil and gas companies
5. Pipefitters: Pipefitters are responsible for shaping metals into different dimensions and bending them to match the specifications of structures that are needed for particular industrial use. They are involved in the process, beginning from planning right up until the installation. These specialized welders are in high demand in industries like natural gas, oil and gas, electric, and water utility.
6. Motorsports Welders: Within the motorsports world, it is not just the car and the driver that are a part of the team, but every team participating in these sports have contributions from different professionals; welders being one of the most important ones. The job of motorsports welders does not just end with the development of the car. It is their responsibility to make sure that the final product ensures the driver’s safety and wellbeing.
7. Aerospace Welders: Aerospace welders must be proficient in working with various metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and carbon steel. Most aerospace welders work in manufacturing, helping to build planes, helicopters, and spacecraft. Others are involved primarily in maintenance and repair.
8. Military Welders: The type of work that you could be assigned as a welder in the military will depend on the branch of service. For example, Air Force welders must to be highly skilled and knowledgeable about the complex aircrafts they work on. Navy welders will be repairing and maintaining ships, which means you might need underwater welding skills. And welders in the Army can expect to spend their time repairing equipment, some of which may be in the field.
9. Sheet Metal Workers: This specialist welder is responsible for creating, installing, and repairing sheet metal products. Most of the sheet metal workers are experts in maintenance work. The most common areas where a sheet metal worker is needed include the servicing of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems and the roofing repair.
10. Welding Engineers: To be a welding engineer, a bachelor's degree and certification through the American Welding Society is required. They will also need to stay up to date on all the latest trade advancements in the welding world. It's the welding engineer's responsibility to incorporate new techniques into the employer's processes to enhance them and make the company more efficient.

Did you know there are welding programs through various community colleges in Oregon?

• Portland Community College
• Clackamas Community College
• Mt. Hood Community College
• Chemeketa Community College
• Central Oregon Community College
• Southwestern Oregon Community College

Jenn Satalino, the Director of The College Place, has graciously shared the recording from her virtual financial aid night for those of you who were unable to attend or would like a refresher.

Below you will find instructions on how to apply for an FSA ID. Both the student and a parent needs to have one.This ID will be used as your electronic signature for FAFSA each year.

On November 1st, both the OSAC Scholarship Application and The Ford Family Foundation scholarship applications opened!

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

Are you a working professional or know of someone who would like to host a LOHS student for a half day job shadow experience? We are currently seeking interested individuals to fill a variety of hosting opportunities. If interested, please click the button below:

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