Earn College Credit in High School (There’s More Ways Than One)!
Earn College Credit While In High School? Yes! VPS offers several programs where students can begin earning college credit while in high school. […]
Dec
2020
Nov
2020
FutureMe is Here for Present You!
Join the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department as they give you a tour of www.futureme.vansd.org. Regardless of if you know what's next or have no idea, FutureMe can help! Enrolling (college, university or trade school) Financial Aid Assistance Scholarship Information (local scholarships are highlighted plus a comprehensive list of quality scholarships) [...]
Oct
2020
Scholarships 101
Searching for scholarships may feel like a job and seniors should treat it as such! It takes time, good research skills and organization to score scholarships. Here are some tips. KNOW WHERE TO GO FutureMe.vansd.org has a comprehensive list of scholarships that can be searched by GPA, industry or eligibility (just click Featured Scholarships) Local [...]
Oct
2020
High School & Beyond with Xello
Xello is a VPS tool used to help middle and high school students complete their High School & Beyond Plans. Students explore career and college options by building self-knowledge (through age appropriate assessments and skills preferences) and researching careers and colleges at an easy glance (with deeper dives a click away). For high school seniors, [...]
Sep
2020
Real Scholarships (from $10,000 – $40,000)
The Horatio Alger Association has awarded over $193 million in need-based scholarships since 1984. If you only apply to ONE scholarship, let this be it! The Horatio Alger Scholarship application is a common application meaning that you apply once and will be considered for the range of scholarships offered by program (State, CTE, targeted and [...]
Aug
2020
Off-Campus Internships
The Career & Technical Education (CTE) offers elective off-campus internships to students who are at least 16 years old. Due to COVID-19, off-campus internships are currently unavailable but there are VIRTUAL internships happening. The internship will be a combination of online curriculum and worksite projects for a total of 90-hours. It's important to still apply [...]
Aug
2020
1,020 Scholarships for up to $2,500 each – Career & Technical Education (CTE)
The 2020 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Education (CTE) application is open for round 2 of application. Deadline is August 15, 2020 (9PM PST). 1,020 scholarships will be awarded for up to $2,500 each. Eligibility Criteria: Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential) Will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall [...]
Jul
2020
Informational Sessions for Union Apprenticeship Programs
Join Apprenticeship Coordinators from Oregon and Southwest Washington for an informative presentation focusing on training opportunities available through local union apprenticeship programs. After the presentation, you’ll be able to meet the coordinators and network with others. This panel will provide a general overview of apprenticeships: Qualifications and requirements Apprenticeship occupations Program benefits and much more... [...]
Jul
2020
Construction – More than Hammers and Nails
Construction is the country's largest industry and our local market is booming. There is a shortage of local workers in the skilled trades. Check out local wages, top occupations in construction and learn more about these high demand job opportunities at www.CareersNW.org. Hudson's Bay High School's BayACES (Architecture-Construction-Environmental Services) magnet program is designed to help [...]
Jun
2020
Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship
Recent graduates who are interested in apprenticeships - learn what it takes to become a heavy equipment operating engineer. Apprenticeship contacts tell Career & Technical Education (CTE) that ANY work experience is good experience. Start putting your heavy equipment career plan in action and register. FOR PUBLIC NOTICE: Oregon-Columbia Heavy Equipment Operators JATC MA # [...]