Career Center
By Barbara Quintana, Career Specialist
Don't miss out! Financial Help for College or Technical Courses! Help with the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) is available in the College/Career Center, open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Don't wait as federal funds are limited. Several scholarships for Rainier Beach seniors are now available and more are coming out soon! You can stop by the RB College/Career Center or Counseling Office for applications. Ms. Quintana will help you with your essays as well as give college or technical college admissions information. Rainier Chamber Foundation
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I used to be the Career Specialist at Rainier Beach in the '90's, but I left 10 years ago. I returned last month, and it's great to be back. Both of my kids graduated from Rainier Beach, as well as my niece and nephew. I believe in Rainier Beach High, and I'm very excited about helping students with Career Center services. I want all students and parents/guardians to know that there are many opportunities, activities and information available. There is virtually no reason to graduate from high school and not have a plan or "road map" for a bright, successful future. I am here to help you!
I spend time at two high schools and I'm at RB Career Center on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 am to 3:00. I am available during lunch and students can even come during class if they have a pass from their teacher. Family members are also welcome to come for career help, but they would need to call for an appointment at (206) 252-6395 and sign in at the front office on arrival.
The Career Center offers a number of services for students. I'll be happy to help students with:
- On-line Interest Surveys to help students decide what their career interests
are
Associated careers related to the area of interest - On-line search of four year/two year colleges and technical schools that offer programs related to the career
- College information such as requirements, housing, tuition/materials cost, etc.
- SAT/Act information, registration forms, practice books
- Available scholarships (Counseling office also has this information)
Financial aid information
We provide help for parents and students in filling out their financial
aid forms at Financial Aid Night. Students can get help filling out
the student's section at lunch every Friday (bring your lunch with
you to the Career Center)
Pre employment assistance such as job hunting skills, resume writing, interview techniques, worker's rights, etc.
Military and Peace Information.
Students can talk to military recruiters from all branches of the service
in the Career Center during lunch one day a month (this day is being
determined due to schedule changes). Peace activist information is
also available.
C-West
Learn vocational skills, have a mentor, and earn money while in high
school.
Job Shadowing
After taking an interest survey, students can be matched with a professional
in the career field in order to get a better idea of what the career
involves.
Career Speakers
Each month, speakers come to classes to talk about their careers. This
is another way students can find out about careers. Students from other
classes may also sign up to hear the speaker.
Exploring Careers In Computer Graphics!
Location: DigiPen in Redmond
- Jan. 8, 10:00 to 1:00--Overview of video game industry including potential jobs, basic production and courses to study
- Jan. 15, 10:00 to 1:00-Learn basic computer programming concepts, opportunity to work on components of a real video game
- Jan. 22, 10:00 to 1:00-Covers basic art issues for today's games
- Jan. 29, 10:00 to
1:00-Learn basic concepts of video design
If you are interested in any of these Career Exploring Workshops, space is limited so please seem me in the Career Center for details. I'm here on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
More to Come-------Things "In the works". . .
BAM, Blacks At Microsoft will invite 15 minority students from Rainier Beach High School for a career exploration day that includes a field trip to the Microsoft Campus. Speakers will tell about many high tech positions, as well as artist and TV production positions. Students will see demonstrations and go on a tour of the campus. Microsoft will also provide lunch.
This is the 14th year that BAM has sponsored this event. It's intended to encourage minorities to enter the high tech industry. More information will be coming in the school bulletin and Career Center Bulletin.
Seniors, anybody, need help? Helpful web sites to consider:
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov
Offers a self-assessment to evaluate your career interest
Get an explanation of financial aid
Choose a 4year, 2year or technical college based on your interest survey
Testing information for students going to a 4year college, ie. SAT, and
/or ACT
Apply for financial aid
http://www.collegeboard.org
Offers test preparation and registration
Keep an eye out for more Career Center happenings and activities, check out the bulletins posted just outside the CC door in the hall and remember, it's YOUR Career Center, don't miss out!
