Career Center News

May 2022

Student Opportunity: Hiring Now – Safeway & Albertsons

2022-05-18T12:08:34-07:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

Local Albertsons & Safeway stores are hiring part-time and full-time staff for multiple positions.  Apply online or drop off the application at the store: safeway.com/careers albertson.com/careers Positions vary from Pharmacy Technicians to Cake Decorators to Stockers and everything in-between! This program is not sponsored by Vancouver Public Schools.  Approval to distribute flyers is a community [...]

May 2022

Dual Credit…What It Is and How to Get It!

2022-05-12T08:59:16-07:00May 10th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , |

Earn College Credit While In High School? Yes!  VPS offers several programs where students can begin earning college credit while in high school.  One of these programs is CTE Dual Credit.  Clark College will be having an online informational session specifically for VPS students on May 24th! CTE Dual Credit CTE Dual Credit allows high [...]

May 2022

eSports Championship

2022-05-10T15:14:23-07:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, employ, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , |

WA State Scholastic eSports Championships This gaming event is open to ALL middle and high school students for FREE!  Participants will have the opportunity to earn $15,000 in prizes and scholarships!  What games??? Smash Bros, Rocket League, Cosplay and Valorant, just to name a few.  You don't HAVE to be a state champion to BECOME [...]

May 2022

Culinary Institute at Clark College Open House

2022-05-10T15:00:29-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Interested in a career in culinary arts?  Join the McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College for their Open House! Clark College McClaskey Culinary Institute (MCI) Open House Date: Saturday, May 14 from 8am-2pm Location: Gaiser Hall, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663 Description: Do you want to get a taste of Clark [...]

Apr 2022

Paid Summer Internships!

2022-05-03T12:46:39-07:00April 13th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

VPS will be offering students a paid 60-hour internship opportunity plus 30-hours of work readiness training. You must be 16 years old by June 13th to participate. Why is this important? What do you have to do? Is this a guaranteed internship? Where can I get more information? Why is this important? Earn $$$ (minimum [...]

Mar 2022

Pre-Apprenticeship and Training Programs

2022-04-12T10:45:22-07:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

What is a Pre-Apprenticeship? Pre-apprenticeships are programs designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship program.  Although a pre-apprenticeship can be helpful, it’s not required (and often not necessary) to become a registered apprentice. Pre-apprenticeships may be a good fit for individuals who: Have little or no experience in the construction [...]

Mar 2022

Virtual College Fair – Sunday, April 3

2022-03-30T08:51:51-07:00March 24th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage|Tags: , , , , , |

Parents and students are invited to attend the Virtual College Fair on Sunday, April 3 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 p.m. sponsored by NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling).   Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! Sign up for free at www.nacacattend.org/fairs and check out which schools will be attending. Sign Up Now The [...]

Feb 2022

Vocational Scholarship – WA State Elks Association

2022-02-25T15:10:20-08:00February 16th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The 2022 Vocational Grant Award is now open. Applications are attached and can also be found in the office at the Vancouver Elks Lodge, #823. Who May Apply: Any graduating Senior High School student U.S. Citizen Planning to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical Course Application Tips: • Read the Instructions! This will make the application process [...]

Feb 2022

Oregon / SW Washington Chapter Scholarship Award (LOCAL!)

2022-02-25T15:09:14-08:00February 14th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

This local $2,500 scholarship is designed for seniors to help them pursue most post-secondary educational opportunities (trade school, college or university).  AND who doesn't NEED the $$$?!? Eligibility: Open to local high school seniors who have ALREADY been accepted into a college, university or trade school 500-word essay or video or digital resource on the [...]

Feb 2022

Scam Alert! Watch out for SAT Prep Scams

2022-02-09T14:14:30-08:00February 8th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Better Business Bureau has identified a nationwide phone scam regarding SAT prep materials.  Excerpts from the article about this scam were taken from BBB’s website after a VPS family received a call requesting a deposit for PSAT materials.  VPS does not endorse any testing preparation programs or materials.  FREE PSAT/SAT preparation materials can be [...]

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