College & Career Weekly Newsletter
Please email collegeandcareer@ghctk12.com for any questions, or to schedule an appointment with your college counselor.
College Fair
April 26
6:00 pm-8:00 pm @ GHCHS
Attend this free college fair (open to the public) and speak with representatives from colleges around the world. Click here to register.
College Knowledge Night
Click below to view the grade-level presentations:
Community College Application Assistance
Tuesdays @ College & Career Office
2nd period
Seniors can sign up on Scoir to receive help with completing their community college applications and Promise Program requirements (2 years free tuition).
College of the Canyons Visit
February 24 @ College & Career Office
3rd period
Students interested in applying to COC can sign up on Scoir to attend this application workshop.
Financial Aid
FAFSA - Due March 2, 2022
For students with a Social Security Number
-or-
CA Dream Act - Due March 2, 2022
For students without a Social Security Number
Click here to check if your school requires the CSS Profile.
Families who would like assistance filling out their financial aid applications are welcome to attend free Cash 4 College workshops. Click here for a list of all financial aid workshops and Cash 4 College workshops.
Financial Aid Workshops
February 16
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
This webinar will assist students and families with completing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Click here to register.
Click here to view a previously recorded Cash 4 College workshop for GHC students:
Passcode: Granada1!
Cal Grant GPA Upload
Cal Grant awards seniors financial aid based on their GPA and household income.
To facilitate the financial aid process, GHC has automatically uploaded the Cal Grant GPA for all seniors to the California Student Aid Commission.
Pierce College
Click here if you are interested in the Pierce Promise Program (2 years free tuition).
Recorded Workshops
CSU Application
Click here to view the recording
Cash 4 College (Financial Aid Application)
Click here to view the recording
Passcode: Granada1!
Senior Family Coffee Talk
Click here to view the recording
Passcode: =KoF!=t1
Questbridge Info Session
February 22 @ College & Career Office
Gap period
Juniors interested in learning more about the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program are encouraged to attend this information session during gap period. Sign up on Scoir.
Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program
Application Deadline: March 24, 2022
The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. College Prep Scholars are nearly five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.
Thrive Scholars On-Ramp Program
For individual college information sessions, please check each school's website or Scoir.
College Virtual Tours
Click here for a list of available college virtual tours.
UVA School of Architecture
February 16, March 16, April 27
Join the UVA Director of Admissions and Student Ambassadors for a virtual information session about our undergraduate programs.
Los Angeles Black College Expo
Attend engaging seminars for students and parents and be prepared with your transcripts (if available) to meet with your favorite colleges!
Real Talk: HBCU Edition
Join us for two nights of real talk with the best HBCU’s across the nation. Don’t miss your chance to get the information you need about financial aid and scholarship opportunities, academic programs, student organizations, and housing.
Moorpark McDreamers
Moorpark College's McDREAMers provide free support to students who are undocumented. Click here to learn more.
UCLA Open House Recordings
Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
Deadline: February 16
Grades: 11-12
The Anson L. Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven-week summer research program for twelve highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. The Scholars will receive a $500 meal card and room and board will be provided.
The Summer Science Program
Deadline: February 25
Grade: 11
The Summer Science Program offers teens an exhilarating and inspiring immersion into hands-on experimental science. Each team completes a real research project, taking and analyzing original data.
Olin Fleischer Scholars Program
Deadline: March 11
Grade: 10-11
The Olin Fleischer Scholars Program (OFSP) provides a unique, week-long educational experience for economically disadvantaged, rising high school juniors and seniors. This program is designed to prepare students for the college admission process and learn about business and entrepreneurship.
The MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute
Deadline: March 31
Grade: 11
The MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) is a rigorous, world-class STEM program for talented students who will be entering their senior year in high school. The four-week program teaches STEM skills through project-based, workshop-style courses.
Los Angeles Summer Legal Institute
Grades: 9-11
Just the Beginning (JTB) is a non-profit pipeline-building organization that serves students from underrepresented communities who may be interested in pursuing a legal career. One of JTB’s premier events is a Summer Legal Institute (SLI) that high school students attend (free-of-charge) in order to interact with, and learn from, corporate lawyers, public service lawyers, and judges about how to prepare for such a career. Click here for more information.
Common Application
College Essay Assistance
Financial Literacy
Click here to view a presentation about financial literacy.
Build California
The E-Academy is designed to streamline the career exploration process by educating young audiences about the vast assortment of construction careers in today’s modern industry and providing a clear path on how to access these careers and act.
Roadtrip Nation
Public Relations Career
Career Day
Cyber Security Degrees & Careers
Careers in Healthcare
Engineering Information
Join the USC Viterbi School to learn about the various aspects of Engineering and how to find/apply for internships and careers. Click here for more information.
Proven Ready
Granada Hills Charter High School (GHCHS) provides this information as service to students and parents. Information or web-links regarding job opportunities, volunteer opportunities, summer programs, scholarship opportunities or any opportunity offered by a third party and web-links to those third-party sites do not constitute an endorsement by Granada Hills Charter High School of the parties or services. GHCHS is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information provided about these postings or links. While the information contained within the GHCHS site or newsletter is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this is correct, complete, and up-to-date.
LAUSD Beyond the Bell (Paid)
Who: 12th graders
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: Part-time
Beyond the Bell is looking to hire students interested in mentoring elementary school-aged students. Click here for more information.
Student Election Worker (Paid)
Who: 16+ years old
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: June 7, 2022
The Los Angeles County Student Election Worker Program provides high school students with an exciting opportunity to serve as election workers for the upcoming election on June 7th. Students can earn $380 and community service credit for their participation. Click here for more information. If interested, please email rbedoyan@ghctk12.com to sign up. The application deadline is February 25th.
Fun Under the Sun Summer Camp (Paid)
Who: 10th-12th graders
Where: Pierce College (Woodland Hills, CA)
When: Summer
Fun Under the Sun is looking for summer camp counselors this June-August. Click here for more information.
Camp Kinneret (Interns & Paid Counselors)
Who: 9th-12th graders
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: June 6-August 12 (M-F) 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Camp Kinneret is looking to hire graduating seniors this summer to fill various positions such as camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors, and activity instructors. They also have an internship program for 10th-12th graders to gain valuable college and workplace skills through teaching, playing with, and learning from children.
SAMO Youth (Paid)
Who: 12th graders (18+ years old)
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: Summer
Join the SAMO Youth Crew and get hands on experience in various park career fields such as ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and more. The deadline to apply is April 8th. Click here for more information.
Universal Studios Hollywood (Paid)
Who: 11th-12th grade
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: Flexible scheduling
Be part of a team that helps make memorable moments for our guests each and every day. We are looking for Culinary, Ride Operators, Technicians, and More! Click here for more information.
Discovery Cube
Who: 15 years or older
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: Flexible Scheduling
Discovery Cube has the perfect volunteer program for anyone who’d like to get involved in their community and inspire future scientists and engineers!
Child Development Institute
Who: 9th-12th Graders
Where: Canoga Park, CA
When: Flexible Scheduling
The CDI Early Learning Center connects students, community members, and business leaders to internships and volunteer opportunities that utilize individual skills and interests to support young children and serve families in a variety of ways. You will help young children and families discover the magic of play to support school-readiness.
Internships & Careers | Talent Recruitment Center
Let us help you find your path to a career. Browse through various internships and career sites, or submit your resume and indicate the fields you are interested in. Click here for more.
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Find Your Future
Are you a young Angeleno looking for a job? Check out the latest job resources at Find Your Future.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Pharmacists
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. Click here for detailed information about this profession.