The Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) and Renton School District are launching another cohort of aerospace and advanced manufacturing Youth Apprenticeships this September! 

When? Monday, September 20th from 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Who? Parents, Students, and Teachers are invited! 
Where? ZOOM Online: https://Us02web.zoom.us/j/89606842617 
Contact: Tracey Turcotte | tturcotte@ajactraining.org 

Congresswoman Kim Schier invites you to the
Service Academy Information Night 
Wednesday, September 22nd from 5:00pm-6:00pm PST

Register here, or scan the QR Code below:

This event is an opportunity for interested students and their parents to speak directly with representatives and graduates from each of the U.S. Service Academies. These representatives will share experiences and answer questions you may have about life at the Academies, the application process, and career opportunities following service.

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, staff, and members of the Service Academy Nominations Board for Washington’s 8th Congressional District will be available to speak to students about how to obtain a Congressional nomination as well as how to submit the best application possible.

You are invited to a virtual college fair for selective liberal arts colleges. 

Registration is required. 

Attend one of these 3 dates or all of them!

• Wednesday, September 22 | 4pm- 6pm PST
• Wednesday, September 29 | 4pm-6pm PST
• Wednesday, October 6 | 4pm-6pm PST 

Your registration provides access to all of the events above, where you can meet with representatives from the following institutions for a live ZOOM chat:

• Claremont McKenna College
• Colorado College
• Denison
• Grinnell College
• Macalester College
• Pitzer College
• Rhodes College
• Rollins
• Scripps- The Women College
• Sewanee-The University of the South
• St. John's College
• Trinity University
• Union College
• University of Richmond

Any questions please reach out to the admission team.

Alyssa Carrson, full-time student and aspiring astronaut,  will be speaking and you will get your chance to see how 3D printing and emerging technologies are playing a role in aspiring astronauts’ careers and also see how you can bring bring back these real examples into the classroom.

Date: This Thursday, September 23rd
Time: 1:00pm PST
REGISTER HERE

After registering, if something comes up and you can't attend the event, a recording will be sent to all registrants. If you want to get in touch with MakerBot sooner, reach out to us at hello@makerbot.com.

Join us LIVE VIRTUALLY Wednesday, September 29th from 6pm-8pm for this year's Money Maze presentation.

The Money Maze presentation is designed to address the major issues students and parents face as they pursue all the types of merit and need based financial aid programs. 

Registration is required

Learn About:

• Cost & Value of College
• Types of Financial Aid
• FAFSA/WASFA
• Private Scholarships

Scan QR Code below to register or click on registration link above.

What is the Black College Expo?
Free and open to all high school students, the Black College Expo is an opportunity to showcase and highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and share the history and legacy of HBCUs.  There are other private and public colleges and universities participating too!  What's great is that:

• Students can get accepted to colleges on the spot 
• Students can get scholarship offered on the spot
• College application fees are waived, saving families hundreds of dollars 
• Plus, students can play games and answer trivia question for opportunities to win cash and prizes!

RSD Students, families, and educators can register to attend by:

1. Using the special “Renton School VIP ticket.” Scroll to the bottom of the tickets to select this one (please use this ticket).
2. Create an account, if you don't have one already. 
   1. First and last names, school email address, and password.
   2. If you have an account from a previous year you can reset your password.
3. Then you will receive a confirmation email that you’re registered
4. The link will take you to get your FREE ticket for the event.

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. 

The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.

All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

The contest deadline is January 14, 2022.

For Contest Eligibility & Requirements, Samples of past winning essays, criteria for judging, and more- visit the JFK Library website.

• A hub of information available for all 9th - 12th graders to explore, develop and achieve post-secondary educational plans and goals.
• Receive support on, browse through and take printed materials on pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeships, two-year degrees, four degrees and military branches. Attend presentations by representatives of these programs.
• View current job openings and program opportunities.
• Learn how to use online tools like Career Cruising or work on financial aid applications and scholarships.
• Visit Career Center website for handbook guides complied by the Renton School District College and Career Specialists. 

• The Career Center is open Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3:30m pm. Location varies at each school, contact your Career Center Specialists for location. 
• Due to offsite field trips and workshops, the Career Center will be closed on select days.
• Students can visit the Career Center with teacher approval. Students must have a signed pass from their teacher for that class period. 
• Students dropping off Worksite Learning Packets and/or Parent/School Work Authorizations can drop-off those forms anytime by leaving them in the labeled tray.

Hazen High School Career Center

Quan Nguyen, College & Career Specialist
Contact Quan Nguyen
Phone: (425) 204-4254

Lindbergh High School Career Center

Ivery Rhodes, College & Career Specialist
Contact Ivery Rhodes
Phone:  (425) 204-3225

Renton High School Career Center

Kynze Rogers, College & Career Specialist 
Contact Kynze Rogers
Phone: 425-204-3524

Talley High School Opportunity Center
Kellie Luther, College & Career Specialist
Contact Kellie Luther
Phone:  (425) 204-2116

District Contacts: 

Michele Johnson, CTE Support / Program Specialist
Contact Michele Johnson
Phone: (425) 282-7442

Terry Derrig, Worksite Learning Coordinator
Contact Terry Derrig 
Phone: (206) 940-5750

•Explore college planning resources

• College visits
• Application process -College course catalogs and applications – Computers available for research and applying to colleges.
• Scholarships- For a listing of all the currently available scholarships see the scholarship link on the Career Center website at your school
• Financial Aid -There are resource books about Financial Aid available for check-out.

•Job and Volunteer postings – See the Career Center for available opportunities.

•Find career connected learning opportunities Worksite Learning

• Worksite Learning
• Industry Field Trips
• Industry Certification

•Explore post-secondary options through a variety of career planning resources 

• Books available on choosing a career, writing resumes, interviewing for jobs and many other aspects of career selection.
• Learn how to use online tools such as Career Cruising
• Apprenticeship options
• Military opportunities

Students who participate in internship opportunities gain real world experience in the career or subject they are interested in. Internships offer specific learning objectives, specific job tasks, and often have a start and end date. Internships are most often offered during the summer for high school students, however, they can be offered any time throughout the year. Visit the Career Center's Internship page for more information.

Military recruiters from the United States Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard, Navy, and more, visit the high schools once a month to share information with students. These visits may be in the Career Center or at a table during lunch. This information may be updated throughout the year. 

• Air Force
• Air National Guard
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• Navy
• Space Force

• Explore your Career Path at ReadyWA.org
• King County Water District virtual job-shadowing events
• Bellevue College Institute for Business and Information Technology Advising Day
• Find your path, prepare for your journey, and/or connect with colleges at College and Career Compass Washington. 
• Occupational Mobility Explorer

Washington State is rich in marine resources and maritime careers. Core Plus Maritime helps students prepare for career paths that literally span the globe.