Career Center Website

SAMMAMISH HIGH SCHOOL

Career Center Website http://www.bsd405.org/sammamish/counseling/career-center/

The Career Specialist does NOT endorse any organization/event. The following list is provided as an informational service only. It is strongly recommended that every participant, as well as parent or guardian, research the organization thoroughly, before participating, to be certain it is an appropriate fit.

College Visits: Be sure to check Naviance often for current college visit listing. When you sign up, please note the location of the visit. Visits take place in Room 343, unless noted otherwise. Please sign up for the college visits you’re interested in AHEAD OF TIME!!! As a courtesy, please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend for any reason. Thank you! Contact Ms. McDonald () if you need assistance.

College Visits / Date / Time
University College Dublin / Thu March 31, 2016 / 8:00 AM
Military Day / Tue April 19, 2016 / 11:10 AM
University of Utah / Tue April 19, 2016 / 1:45 PM
Architecture, Construction, Engineering (ACE) Presentation Night / Thu May 26, 2016 / 6:00 PM
Professional Development Day-No school / Fri May 27, 2016 / -

Program: Y-WE’s Career Day 2016

What: Career Day features high-profile keynote speakers, interactive workshops and career development activities that will help you set and meet goals for your future! The keynote speakers are Senator Pramila Jayapal and Kathleen Hogan, Executive VP of Microsoft

When: April 16, 2016; 10:30-5pm

Where: Mobius Hall, UW Bothell/Cascadia College

Who: Girls and women in middle school, high school, college and beyond

Cost: Free

Program: Bellevue College’s Teen Program

What: Students make friends, learn something new, prepare for SATs, and have fun this spring and summer. Features a full lineup of classes in technology, the arts, test prep and more.

When: April 4-15, and June 27-Aug 12

Who: 12-17 years old students

Program: Careers in Clean Water Event –Hosted by King County

What: Join the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for a job-shadowing event to explore careers in clean water. Staff members will be leading short, hands-on sessions to demonstrate the details of their job and share the steps needed to get hired. Examples of careers represented: Engineer (civil, mechanical, environmental, and chemical), Wastewater Operator, GIS analyst, Human Resources, Industrial mechanic, Electrician, Project management, Community relations

When: March 19 (10-1), April 9 (10-1), May 18 (3-6)

Where: Georgetown S Seattle Community College, Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville, and at South Treatment Plant in Renton

Info: Email Casey Plank at

Program: Eastside Pathways Position-Content & Social Media Intern

What: The intern will play an active role in the development of Eastside Pathways’ online community. The student will be present at various social media platforms and help research, create and publish content that is relevant to the target audience, analyze and report on the activity on social media networks as well as the Eastside Pathways website.

When: April 25th, 2016

Note: This is an unpaid internship-5 to 6 hours/week

Apply: by submitting your cover letter and resume to Nahyeli Mendivil at

Deadline: April 4th, 2016

Program: Summer Business Institute at Seattle University

What: The program highlights: Business Seminars taught by Albers School Professors, Interactions with top corporate leaders, and Introduction to Campus Life.

Who: College Bound juniors from African-American, Latino/Hispanic, & Native American heritages-Minimum GPA 2.75

When: June 26-30, 2016

Cost: $50 (Due by April 30th if accepted)

Program: Well-l Kept Trainee Ecology Summer Internship

What: The program is designed to provide Bellevue youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management.-10 open positions

Where: Bellevue Parks

When: June 30-Aug 26, 2016; 9-3:30

Open to: 14-18 years old

Deadline: May 31, 2016 by 5pm

Salary: $9.81/hour for 30 hours per week

Note: Must be a resident of the City of Bellevue to apply. For more information, email Curtis Kukal at or call at 425.452.4195

Program: YouthForce-Teen Employment Conference

What: Free opportunity for teens- tons of workshops, free food (breakfast and lunch), prizes, and a chance to network at the Resource Fair with 30-40 companies who hire teens

Where: South Lake High School

When: Saturday, April 23, 2016, 9-3pm

Deadline: April 15th, 2016

Program: Bellevue College Nursing Fair & Advising Day

What: Network with local Universities on transfer options, one on one advising open to Pre-Nursing and Nursing majors, learn about healthcare opportunities to boost your resume, improve your chances of Nursing school acceptance, and Nursing student and Alumni Panel.

When: April 11, 2016; 11-3pm at Bellevue College cafeteria

Who: Everybody

Cost: Free

Questions: Contact Chie McGaughey at /

Program: Summer ASM Materials Camp at UW Seattle Campus

What: Weeklong, summer camp utilizing hands-on learning principles of math, physics, & chemistry.

Who: Students entering Junior or Senior year of high school in Fall 2016.

What: Weeklong, summer camp utilizing hands-on learning principles of math, physics, & chemistry.

When: August 8-13 2016

Where: Mueller Hall UW Seattle Campus

Deadline: April 29, 2016

Cost: Students receive FREE tuition & knowledge

Apply: Applications available on-line at:http://www.mse.washington.edu/community/matcamp16

Note: This is a competitive application process. Students must have a basic knowledge of algebra, chemistry, & physics. See the flyer ASM Materials Camp at UW

Program: 18th Annual Maritime Career Day

What: Come meet with representatives from more than 40 businesses, maritime organizations and training schools! Enjoy cool demonstrations! Check out industry displays!

When: Monday, May 9, 2016; 9-1pm

Where: Georgetown Campus of South Seattle Community College, 6737 Corson Avenue South

Cost: Free

Info: Contact Ken Saunderson, at 206.282.6858 or at .

Program: UW Engineering Discovery Days

What: Students and teachers participate in hands-on activities that demonstrate what engineers do and how they work. Families learn about admissions, scholarships and financial aid, UW housing and food options, and the honors program.

Who: Everybody

Where: University of Washington Campus; Seattle

When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 | 9 am - 2 pm*

Open to: All high school students in January

Cost: Free

Program: 2016 UW Summer Youth Programs

What: UW offers high school students one, two, and three-week half-day classes (non-credit) at one of three UW campuses – Seattle, Puget Sound Plaza (downtown) and Bellevue. For details please visit our website.

Where: University of Washington; various campuses

When: June 27, 2016 - August 5, 2016

Open to: High School Students

Deadline: Spaces filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Note: Questions? Call 206-685-6525 or send an email to

Cost: The cost of UW Summer Youth Program camps and classes vary and some may require an additional materials fee.

Program: Women Fly! 2016

What: WomenFly! Provides opportunities for young women (13-19) to explore a variety of aviation and aerospace professions first hand from women in all aspects of these careers.

Where: Museum of Flight

When: Thursday, March 25, 8:30-12:45

Open: To young women 9-12th grade

Note: The cost is $15 (payable on the day of the event). This event features interactive workshops, a mentoring lunch and a keynote presentation.

Program: 2016 Summer Program: Bioinformatics- Coding for Medicine

What: This summer program is for students thinking of future careers in biology, computer science and medicine.

Who: 9-12th HS students

When: July 5-18 or July 20-Aug 2, 2016; 10am-2pm

Where: Bellevue College

Cost: $750

Program: Paid Scientific Summer Internship for juniors

What: The Baliga Lab at the Institute for Systems Biology is hiring 2 juniors to work fulltime for 8 weeks. Students gain experience in microbiology techniques, web page development, and curriculum design.

Who: Juniors

When: June 27-Aug 26, 2016

Deadline: March 29, 2016

Note: $12/hour; 20-40 hours/ week. For more information call Claudia Ludwig at 206.732.1453 or email .

Program: WaNIC Summer Skills Academy

What: Students earn a .5 Oc. Ed. Credit by taking classes as: Computer Science & Engineering, Culinary Creations, DigiPen Art & Animation, DigiPen Cyber Security, DigiPen Robotics; DigiPen Sound Design & Engineering, DigiPen Video Game Development, DigiPen Video Game Programming, Dynamic DNA; Health, Health Careers Exploration, Introduction to Medical Careers, Radio/TV Broadcasting, and Fire & EMS Careers (NEW)

Where: WaNIC Skills Center: 11605 132 Ave NE, Kirkland

Who: 9-12th grade students

Cost: Pay $50 lab fee, by 6/17

Questions: Call 425.739.8400

Program: U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s summer program-Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)

What: Students will immerse themselves in Coast Guard tradition and Academy life with Cadet leaders: in the engineering lab, on the playing fields, on the parade grounds and on the water

Who: Current HS juniors

When: Attend one of the 3-6 day intense sessions

Where: New London, CT

Deadline: April 1, 2016

Questions: www. Uscga.edu/AIM. Call Susan Bibeau at 860.701.6782 or email her at

Cost: $475-scholarship is available

Program: Bioengineering Summer Camp at UW

What: The2016 Bioengineering Summer Campis a unique, 5-day experience for students entering the 9thor 10thgrade in the next academic year. Together with bioengineering faculty, staff, and students, campers will participate in a hands-on environment that will explore how bioengineers are inventing the future of medicine.

Who: Rising 9th and 10th graders

When: July 18-22, 2016

Where: UW Seattle Campus

Deadline: May 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $500. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.Pending funding, a limited number of partial and full merit scholarships will be offered to a select number of applicants when admissions is offered.

Info: Questions can be sent to the camp director, Kalei Combs, at

Register at: http://depts.washington.edu/bioe/academic-programs/bioengineering-summer-camp/bioengineering-summer-day-camp-application/

Program: Biotech Summer Camp at Shoreline CC

What: The camp provides 24 HS students with hands-on science activities, face time with scientists, exposure to potential careers, and a glimpse of community college life that can have a lasting, positive impact.

When: June & July, 2016; 9-4pm, Monday-Friday

Who: HS students

Where: Shoreline CC

Cost: $450. A limited number of financial need-based scholarships are available

Info: Contact DR. Dina Kovarik at or

Program: USC/Chevron Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer Camp

What: This camp offers a preparatory, interactive training program focusing on various energy resources including fossil fuels, solar, biofuels, nuclear energy, and information technologies for energy efficient operations.

Who: Rising juniors and rising seniors

Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2016

When: July 10-15, 2016 (Sunday-Friday)

Where: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Cost: Selected students are responsible for their own transportation to USC. While on campus, room and board will be covered by Chevron

Program: WaNIC Course Registration for 2016-2017 school year

What: WaNIC courses are one year, 2 semester courses offered for juniors and seniors. They allow a student to more fully explore a potential career field in depth.

Where: Radio/TV Broadcasting, Media Production, & Automotive Technology. (Bellevue H.S.): Horticulture, Welding, (Interlake HS) Cisco Networking, Culinary Arts, Media Production, Teaching Academy (Newport H.S.), Health Science, Teaching Academy & Graphic Design & Production Studio (Sammamish HS)

When: Begins February 1st

Open to: Current Sophomores and Juniors (Current freshmen by approval of instructor.)

Register: Applications available on February 1st, in the career center (343). For more information, email Mrs. McDonald at

Deadline: Courses are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Note: For courses outside the Bellevue School District register on-line at: www.wanic.org.

Program: Department of Ecology (EYC)

What: EYC is looking for hard working teens who want to help clean the environment and earn money in the summer.

Where: King County

When: Session 1 June 28-July 22, Session 2 July 25-Aug 17, 2016

Open to: 14-17 years old

Note: Register by April 13, 2016. For more information contact Sarah Elledge at 425.649.7029 or or Steven at 425.649.7048 or

Salary: $11/Hour-37.5 hours/week

Program: Paid Summer High School Internship Program at Fred Hutch

What: High school students are welcome to apply for an 8 week, paid summer research internship at Fred Hutch. The Hutch has an international reputation for its pioneering research in biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

Who: Juniors

When: July 5 - August 26, 2016

Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2016

Program: Maritime Career Day

What: Take a glimpse into the working world of trade, transportation, fisheries, government, and career training.

Where: Georgetown Campus of South Seattle Community College, 6737 Corson Avenue South

When: Monday, May 9, 2016, from 9-1pm

Open to: All high school students

Deadline: April 1st

Note: See Mrs. McDonald for more info.

Program: Tech Prep classes

What: Students enrolled in Tech Prep classes and earned a “B” or higher grade, are encouraged to sign up online for college credits.

Cost: There is a $46 annual fee, regardless of how many college credits a student earns in one year. The tuition is waived for students on Free and Reduced Lunch. See Mrs. McDonald for more info.

Info: www.techprepcc.org

Program: Girls Rock Mathematics Internship-Community Service Opportunity

What: As intern-counselors, HS students play a very important role in helping young girls stay engaged in arts and excited about math. Intern-Counselors receive a letter of recommendation, a certificate of appreciation and 40 community service hours or HS credit.

Deadline: April 30, 2016

Note: Junior Counselor Training Date: Saturday, May 21,2016 (9:30am - 4:30 pm). Training is mandatory, so plan to attend!

Program: UW Math Academy

What: High-achieving high school juniors from Washington State live on the Seattle UW campus for a four-week, intensive, summer session. Students engage in coursework created by UW math faculty and designed to develop the skills necessary to meet the high standards of college-level math and engineering. Students also have enrichment opportunities to explore the range of career opportunities available to engineers through lab tours, research projects, site visits and networking events.