College Visits/ELOs
EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
College Visits
*all visits will be held in the Library unless otherwise noted.
*Please sign up with Mrs. McKittrick in the Career Center (THS Library) if you would like to attend a visit.
September 11, 2012-Eastern Oregon University- 2:00pm. Must sign up with Mrs. McKittrick in the Career Center (THS Library).
September 25, 2012-Central Washington University, Northwest University, Hawaii Pacific and Highline Community College will be out in the commons during lunch.
September 26, 2012- Santa Claire University-2:15-2:45 in the Library during tutorial.
September 27, 2012-University of Washington- 10:15am in the 401 lab (outside Library).
October 9, 2012-Central Washington University-10:11am in the 401 lab (outside Library).
October 10, 2012- Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)- Representative in commons all lunches and in the Library during tutorial, 2:15pm.
October 11, 2012-Whitman- 10:50 in the Library
October 17, 2012-U.W. Bothell- 2:15 in the Library (Tutorial)
October 18, 2012-Northwest University-9:00am in the Library
October 23, 2012-Grand Canyon University (Arizona)- 9:00am in the Library
October 26, 2012- Oregon State University-8:25am-9:00am in the Library
October 30, 2012- University of Montana -Table out in commons for all three lunches.
October 31, 2012- University of Chicago-11:58-12:28 in the Library (Third lunch)
November 7, 2012-P.L.U. – 1:00 pm in the Library
November 9, 2012-Whitworth - 9:00 am in the Library
November 9, 2012- Western Washington University- 10:15 am in the Library
November 28, 2012- Northwest University- In the commons all three lunches
November 29, 2012-Cornish College of the Arts-In the Library during APP at 10:11 am
February 11th, 2013- Green River Community College-In the Library during APP at 10:11am
February 14th, 2013-Gallaudet University (Washington DC area)-In the Library during APP at 10:15 am
March 18th, 2013-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)-In the 401 Lab during APP at 10:11 am sign up in Career Center
May 2, 2013-U.W. Tacoma-In the Commons all three lunches.
College Fairs/ELO/ Other
Career Center Field trip to Clover Park Technical College-Thursday, May 9th
Clover Park Technical College Career Conference. Field trip forms are available in the Library and Career Center. They are due back to Mrs. McKittrick before April 30th. Only 40 spaces available! All programs will be open, Hands-on Displays, Environmental Science ECO Fair, Annual Car Show, Aerospace Fair, Health Care Fair, Professional Workshops (Financial Aid, Test Anxiety), Career Pathway Research Projects.
U.S. Service Academy Informational Night- May 7, 2013 -3:30-5PM
For future cadets and midshipmen. Hosted by Congressman Dave Reichert. Representatives of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and other military programs will be in attendance to discuss educational and career opportunities as well as the steps involved in the admission process.
Eastside Catholic High School, Commons Room, 232 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA 98074
U.W. Polynesian Day
Friday, April 26, 2013
This is an annual event geared toward encouraging young Pacific Islander high school students to pursue higher education. There will be workshops, cultural empowerment activities and networking opportunities followed by a celebration. See Mrs. McKittrick in the Career Center for more information or visit the University of Washington website.
University of Washington- Summer Youth Programs
In the summer of 2013 they are offering: Architectural Studies, Computing for High School Girls, Computer Programming in Java, Intro to Engineering Design, Robotics for High School Girls. These are non-credit enrichment opportunities.
http://www.summeryouth.washington.edu
YMCA Summer Camps-
Youth ages 10-18 seeking fun, challenge, laughter and adventure. Early bird deadline March 29th
Sign up at ymcaleadership.org
Programs that may be of interest to students interested in business.
2013-2014 Young Executives of Color (YEOC)
Nine month college pipeline program that brings students from public and private high schools throughout Washington state to the UW campus one Saturday every month for engaging and fun business sessions and opportunities.
Who can apply: Autumn 2013 sophomore, junior, and seniors (students of color)
Deadline: July 2013
Website: http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/undergrad/Pages/YEOC.aspx
2013 Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP Seattle)
Week-long summer residency program at the UW for minority students interested in careers in accounting & business.
Who can apply: Rising juniors, seniors, and college freshman (students of color)
Deadline: May 18, 2013
Website: http://www.acapseattle.org
2013-2014 TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Seattle
Kicks off with an 8 week training session during October and November 2013. Students attend classes with the focus being on learning the basics of business.
Who can apply: Autumn 2013 sophomore, junior, and seniors
Deadline: May 2013
Website: https://seattle.tie.org/tye
2013 Out for Undergraduate Business Conference (OUBC)
The conference helps exceptional LGBT undergraduates develop strategies for managing and leveraging their identity in the workplace. Will be held in early October in NYC.
Who can apply: Rising college freshman (LGBT-identified students)
Deadline: April 15/June 17, 2013
Website: http://www.outforundergrad.org/business/
FIDM Presents 3 Days of Fashion 2013-Summer program
Three non-stop days of fashion, fun, and learning! For more information and to register visit fidm.edu/go/summerprogram
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program
For Washington’s 8th Congressional District students who are interested in attending a United States Academy (U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy).
Interested students should visit the USNA website for application dates, criteria, availability and more information. Students may begin applications in early January of their junior year. www.usna.edu/admissions
United States Naval Academy Summer 2013 STEM Program
This program is for rising 8th-11th graders. Visit http://www.usna.edu/admissions/stem for more details.
Hard copies of brochures available in the career center.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs
June 29-August 9, 2013
Advanced Placement/ Early Admission
Fine Arts: Architecture/ Art & Design/ Drama/ Music
National High School Game Academy
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
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Evergreen Girls State is now accepting applications. This is an exciting program where students are chosen by local American Legion Auxiliary Units to attend this program (an Americanism program that examines the responsibilities of citizenship) in Ellensburg during the week of June 12-18. Scholarships are available. For more information please visit www.walegion-aux.org or at www.evergreen-girlsstate.com
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Summer ‘Cyber Camp’
For students in grades 9-12 interested in video game programming, 2-D or 3-D animation. For more information, cost, location, etc. visit www.theaie.us/courses/summer_camps telephone # 206-428-6350.
