College & Career Prep for Juniors
Class of 2023 - College, Life & Career - January 2022
Start Exploring Your Path for After High School
We are in the process of developing a more comprehensive approach allowing juniors to explore a broader range of opportunities after high school. There are now two full-time people dedicated to supporting students in this effort in addition to the great work that the members of our Counseling Department are doing already. We will be talking to juniors in their History classes early second semester. During the presentation, students will receive instructions on requesting an initial advising appointment.
We look forward to supporting each of you through this process!
Mr. David Blue and Ms. Teri Calcagno
The College, Life & Career Counseling Team
***CAREER EXPLORATION & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES***
Boys & Girls Club YouthForce Program
YouthForce is a unique career development program for under-served teens. The Career Internship Program consists of mentored placements at local employers. The TeamWork Internship Program is a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland YouthForce and Timbers FC, offering teens meaningful entry-level work experiences with the Guest Services Department during Timbers and Thorns games.
Click HERE for details and an application.
Students are also invited to attend a Virtual Info Session on January 24 at 5 pm.
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83466201612?pwd=ZjlNZVF0MEZxc2FVVWM0aWpUdTNsQT09
Meeting ID: 834 6620 1612
Passcode: 494298
Saturday Academy Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE)
ASE typically offers about 130 internships each year. Mentor partners vary but usually fall under one of the following general disciplines: Biology, Health or Medical, Earth or Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Students in grades nine through eleven are eligible to apply for ASE. It is a very competitive program.
Interns contribute to one or more projects at the mentor’s organization throughout the summer. Interns complete 296 internship hours with their mentor between June and late August.
Click HERE for details and an application. Due by March 4.
Summer Programs through TeenLife
Central Catholic High School does not endorse specific programs. Summer programs can be expensive; however, scholarships are available. We are providing this information as a resource to our students and families.
Click HERE to search for programs and learn more.
***UPCOMING EVENTS***
January 30 - NACAC Virtual College Fair from 10 am to 3 pm PT
Connect with numerous colleges all in one place. Click HERE to register in advance and prepare for the fair. Be sure to check out the MatchMaking feature to determine which colleges might be best for you to meet with at the fair.
February 8 - Performing and Visual Arts Virtual College Fair from 1 to 5 pm PT
Students interested in studying performing or visual art will want to check out this fair geared specifically toward their interests. Click HERE to register in advance and prepare for the fair. Be sure to check out the MatchMaking feature to determine which colleges might be best for you to meet with at the fair.
***SAT, ACT or TEST OPTIONAL***
Over 1,600 four-year colleges and universities do not require students to submit ACT/SAT scores to be considered for enrollment for the Class of 2022. Many colleges are committed to staying Test Optional permanently and the Class of 2023 will find there are lots of options. We also know that public universities in Oregon, Washington, and the University of California campuses do not require a test score for admission or scholarships. Click HERE to view a list of popular colleges and their testing policy. Be sure to type 2023 in the Search box to view colleges that have made a policy decision for the Class of 2023.
Be sure to check out last month's newsletter for more details about testing and test optional.
What's Next?
Parent/Guardian Accounts in Naviance - Parents and guardians are able to have their own account linked to their junior in Naviance if they would like one. Please email collegecounselors@centralcatholichigh.org and include Naviance Account Request in the Subject line.