VSAA Career Center


	November 20, 2009

VSAA Current Info


	Welcome to the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Career Center. Please take a moment to check out the great information shown below: College Visits, Important Dates, Scholarships. New information is added as it becomes available. Go to "Preparing for Careers" to find the links to SAT and ACT testing and Common Application, etc. CODE NUMBER for all SAT and ACT testing & the college application process is 481480 one new scholarship added below

	COLLEGE VISITS College Visits � in Media Center � (Parents are also welcome to attend). George Fox University 11/05 Thur ( A) 1:15-2:15 Cornish C. of Art 11/12 Thurs (A) 3 PM WSU-Pullman 11/13 Fri (B) 10 AM Clark College 11/19 Thurs (B) 10 AM School of Visual Arts Jan 11 Mon (B) 10:35 in 201 WSU-Vancouver Preview Day - Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30pm - Administration Room 110 Go to www.vancouver.wsu.edu/preview for more information and RSVP. Financial Aid 101 WSU Vancouver- Tuesday, December 8, 6:00pm, Administration 110 What is financial aid? What happens after I file my FAFSA? When will I get my award letter? How do I read my award letter? How do I get my money? This workshop is open to all students regardless of which college or university they plan to attend. Scholarships 101 WSU Vancouver- Wednesday, January 6, 6:00pm, Administration 110 Where do I find the best scholarships? How do I write an award-winning essay? How have scholarships made a difference in award winners lives? Where can I find more info? www.vancouver.wsu.edu/scholarships OR www.theWashBoard.org This workshop is open to all students regardless of which college or university they plan to attend. National Portfolio Day � Sunday, January 10 12 � 4 PM Pacific Northwest College of Art Annual Financial Aid Info Night - Wednesday, December 2, 7-9 PM in Gaiser Hall Student Center Scholarship Night - January 26, 2010 in Gaiser Hall, 7-9 PM (For students who plan to attend Clark College in the Fall).

	SCHOLARSHIPS AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Applications available at www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: February 15, 2010 Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Program Applications available at http://sisouthwestwashington.org/programs-services/violet-Richardson-awards Contact counselor regarding contact person for application Deadline: December 1, 2009 Intertribal Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program Eligibility: Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Student Application available at www.itcnet.org Deadline: January 29, 2010 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship One senior may be nominated from each high school. Students who have demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership at school or at work. Submit a letter of interest and resume to the counselor by November 23. One student will be chosen by the VSAA Scholarship committee and will then submit the Comcast application by December 11, 2009. *Why Western Video Scholarship: Submit your application October 1 to January 31 Go to http://admissions.wwu.edu/whywestern O'Donnell Family MS Scholarship Fund/National Multiple Schlerosis Scholarship Fund Award - $1500-$3000 renewable for 4 years. Go to www.MSwashington.org click on Financial Support under Programs & Services. Deadline is January 15, 2010 41^ST Annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship* � for students who are planning careers in government service. Go to the website for information and the application www.gwcf.org

	VSAA HIGH SCHOOL Important Dates: Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. 18th Annual Women in Trades Career Fair: A hand-on trades-related career fair serving thousands of girls and women. Go to www.tradeswomen.net to pre-register. April 29 -30, 2010

Exploring Careers


	The Washington Occupation Information System is a wonderful tool for finding Washington-specific data about many careers.

	Career Cruising is one of the best online Career resources for teenagers. For the username and password of either the Career Cruising or WOIS web access, visit your school's career center.

	Find a Job at WorkSource! To find a job, use the menu to select "Vancouver". And students would want to look for "part time only" work. See what you find!

	Apprenticeship Information for Teens Check out this fantastic career opportunities!

	Apprenticeship Videos Doesn't it sound great to get paid to learn after high school?! Check out this link to learn more about how apprenticeships work.

	300 Occupations with Informational Videos Check out the video clips of 300 different careers.

	Career Voyages The US Government's site with wonderful information about careers, apprenticeships, colleges and more!

	Washington Career Bridge A great new site for finding the education and training resources available in our state.

	US Department of Labor Find out about careers from the best source in America.

	U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics Bureau of Labor and Statistics

	Job Corps U.S. citizens or legal residents ages 16-24 whose income meets Job Corps guidelines may apply to enter this federally funded program. While enrolled, young people may earn their GED or high school diploma and train, for free, for any one of a number of in-demand careers. Housing, meals and basic medical care are provided to Job Corps enrollees.To learn more about Job Corps you can attend an orientation about Job Corps any Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Worksource office in Town Plaza, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. To speak with a local Job Corps representative, call (360) 906-1613.

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