EPHS College and Career Newsletter

GET HELP WITH:

• SCHOLARSHIPS

• PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY

• COLLEGE APP’S

• FAFSA

• OR. PROMISE

• JOB/ACADEMIC RESUMES

• PROGRAM APP’S

• APPRENTICESHIPS

Connect with your High School Counselor/Academic Advisor or the Career & College Coordinator at EPHS for any of the programs if you have any questions or need more information aside from what is below.

You’ll be required to connect with one of them for the Early Entry (SOU) or Early College (RCC) programs, as these programs require approval.

This program is in the planning stages. However, since it's a possibility for next year students are being allowed to forecast for & apply for it. It will take 3 periods in a student's high school schedule & students will travel to RCC Table Rock Campus each afternoon for their courses there. The program will be limited to a max of 18 students. Students must be a Junior or Senior in the 23-24 school year to be eligible.

During the month of February, students have been working on completing the activities in YouScience during their NEST in order to get their results & then be able to review them as well. Students will also be asked to share information and their results from YouScience during spring Student Led Conferences. However, since students are currently in the midst of completing families can explore and discuss all things YouScience now if wanted as well. The following YouScience flyer link provides more information about the YouScience platform but it’s even more than this. With their results, students will also learn the language and short statements to speak to and about themselves; their natural strengths, talents & abilities (aptitudes). In turn, this can assist and support students in communicating to others about themselves and all of their aptitudes; academic, employment, and scholarship applications, resumes, essays, personal statements, etc.

27 Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were fortunate to have the opportunity to partake in the Allied Health Demo Days Event at the RCC Table Rock Campus on February 8th. The RCC programs and areas of study that were explored & highlighted were: Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Nursing/CNA, Phlebotomy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and EMT/Paramedic via Mercy Flights. This event was held in the new Allied Health Building, which is equipped with some of the most recent technology, equipment, and lab spaces in the industries.

Those that attended indicated that it was a worthwhile, informative, and beneficial experience. Students were divided into six groups along with students from a few other local schools, these groups of six then rotated through each of the six programs with a wrap-up session and lunch at the end. Students were not only provided with information about the specific programs represented but also the various careers within the fields, opportunities in these programs at RCC - the certifications and degrees that can be earned as well as how to pursue these opportunities. Furthermore, each of the six stations and experiences provided students time for Q & A as well as hands-on experiences - all led by experts in the field and instructors within the programs.

Both of these local manufacturing companies provide proprietary & innovative products, research & design to companies worldwide. Think – Engineering, Robotics, Lab Techs, Research & Development, Science (Chemistry & Physics), Manufacturing, Marketing/Advertising, Project Creation & Management, Machine Techs & Operators, etc. Both provide job/career opportunities in various and numerous areas that also require varied levels of education needed. Both are also very innovative & modern with their approaches to work culture, workspaces, core values & concepts & employee relations. Think – less old school or traditional & more innovative. You can visit their websites at the following http://www.nicindustries.com/ & https://qtmi.net/

If needed see Mr. Cowden for more info or details

Open to Juniors 2:15pm - sign up on Google Form for a pass

We will host representatives from all 7 of the Oregon Public Universities; SOU, U of O, OSU, OIT, WOU, PSU & EOU. Opportunity to meet with individual college reps that you're interested in hearing from & Q & A.

Open to 10th thru 12th - sign up on Google Form for a pass

An opportunity to learn about volunteering & experience within a children’s physical & occupational therapy clinic. Must be 16 or older in order to sign up with them. https://www.mct4kids.org/volunteer

Open to 9th thru 12th - sign up on Google Form for a pass.

Students who are hands-on learners & interested in the mechanics industry (auto, marine, motorcycle & NASCAR). They offer training for the transportation, manufacturing, and energy industries.

The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students with one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. Also the platform for accessing & completing the process for the OR Promise - Up to $4K+ possible for OR graduates w/ a 2.0 High School GPA & attending an OR Community College next school year.

The Oregon Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarships that are ideal for EPHS candidates and are part of the OSAC application process. Click Here to view a list of these scholarships.

Please make sure you are routinely checking your school email account! After the winter break, our local scholarship application will be shared out via google form to all senior emails.

• 30+ Local Scholarships to apply for with 1 application.

• Competing only with other EPHS graduates that submit applications.

• Scholarships can be used at any accredited institution; Community College, University, Trade School, etc.

• Planning to attend Rogue Community College (RCC) next year (Fall – Spring)?

• Have a GPA of at least 2.5?

• Up to $700,000 is awarded for each school year.

• About 1 in 2-4 applicants is offered one or more of the approximate 150 scholarships we manage.

• Our goal is to award $1,000 - $6,000 to each recipient…YOU!

• Why? Our donors want to help you not only start school, but graduate…with minimal debt.

Please use the links below to access resources and apply.

Questions?

Please contact Rob Cowden, College/Career/Workforce Coordinator at 541-830-6676 or cowdenr@eaglepnt.k12.or.us