Career Newsletter
Career Newsletter
- Financial Aid Info Session/Workshop Night – Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM
- GAP Year Fair – Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Youth Maritime Career Launch Program – PAID
- UW Dream Project
- Seattle Promise (2 Years Free Tuition) Application Now Open!
- Worksite Learning: Earn HS credit for your Job!
- Seattle Police Explore
- Aeronautical Science Pathway Program
- Youth in Focus
- OneWorld Now!
- Need Volunteers: LEAP Program
- Need Volunteers: School Connect WA
- Seattle Urban League: Connection Crew Program
Financial Aid Info Session/Workshop Night – Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM
Seniors! Do you need assistance on Financial Aid application (FAFSA or WASFA)? No worries, Roosevelt high school will be hosting a Financial Aid Night info session/workshop on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM – 8 PM.
Please bring your:
- Laptop or tablet
- 2023 Taxes
- Social Security Numbers for parent(s)/legal guardian(s) & students
- Other relevant financial documents
- Your questions!
GAP Year Fair – Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet gap year program providers, counselors, and alumni from all over the world. Join us to get the most up-to-date information about exploring gap year options.
Whether you’re dreaming of Spanish language immersion in Costa Rica, rock climbing in the American Southwest, or pursuing a virtual internship from the comfort of your living room, there are so many gap year options to choose from!
Both gap year program providers and counselors will be available to speak with you directly and answer any questions you might have, like:
- Who takes a gap year?
- What gap year experiences might be the right fit for me?
- When should I start planning my gap year?
- Where can I go during my gap year?
- Why are so many students taking gap time now?
- Does taking a gap year before college affect your admission chances?
- How can I afford a gap year?
Teens in Public Service (TIPS) – PAID Internship
The 2025 application for Teens in Public Service (TIPS) is now open! TIPS provides paid summer internships at nonprofit organizations for high school students passionate about leadership and service. Internship placements range from museums to nature preserves, food banks, summer camps, and more!
TIPS interns gain…
- A summer’s worth of impactful work experience
- Exposure to the “behind the scenes” of nonprofit orgs carrying out community-centered work
- Mentorship, networking opportunity, and support from TIPS and their nonprofit supervisors / coworkers
- A paycheck – interns will be paid Seattle minimum wage, which will be $20.76 in 2025
You can read 2024 interns’ summer reflections, and then email apply@teensinpublicservice.org with any questions. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 3rd, 2025.
Youth Maritime Career Launch Program – PAID
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Port of Seattle are now recruiting for Summer and Fall 2025 cohorts for a paid internship opportunity in the maritime industry, a sector in the Pacific Northwest with tremendous growth and living-wage career opportunities. This program is specifically designed to support graduating seniors interested in alternatives to traditional college, who are drawn to hands-on technical work, and interested in environmental/marine industries.
Key Benefits:
- Starting wage of $21.09/hour
- Bi-weekly stipend
- $1,000 in wrap-around services (in addition to pay)
- Direct pathway to permanent employment
- 1-week training + 3-month paid internship
Program Eligibility:
- Ages 18-24
- Ability to legally work in the US
- Able to pass drug test
- Can obtain State ID
See the Youth Maritime Career Launch website for more information and click the button below to begin your application.
UW Dream Project
focuses on supporting high school students with college access and post-secondary planning through near peer mentorship. including college applications, applying for financial aid, applying for jobs, writing personal statements, finding scholarships, and building a resume.
Seattle Promise (2 Years Free Tuition) Application Now Open!
Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program launched by Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle. It offers free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College or South Seattle College for up to two years, 90 college credits or a student’s first degree, whichever comes first.
All graduating seniors attending Seattle public high schools are eligible for the Seattle Promise program regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth. But you MUST APPLY to claim your free tuition. The application deadline is February 14, 2025.
Even if you are expecting to attend a 4-year university after high school, sometimes plans change, and you do not want to miss out on free tuition for 2 years. You cannot apply to Seattle Promise after February 16, so do it now even if it is a backup plan.
Find out more information about the Seattle Promise
Worksite Learning: Earn HS credit for your Job!
Who & What: Do you have a job or internship or will have one soon? Great news! You can earn up to 1.0 CTE credits for work and internship experiences. To participate, students must meet the following criteria:
- Students must be at least 16 years old
- Students must have a job or internship
To enroll in this program, students must complete the following:
- Complete the Learning at Work interest form below
- Complete the enrollment packet and return to your CCLC, Mr. Rho
To complete this program, students must complete at least 180 hours in one school year for 0.5 CTE credits or 360 for 1.0 CTE credits. Hours will not count until your enrollment has been approved.
Interested? Talk to Mr. Rho, Career Connected Teacher, to assist you at ewrho@seattleschools.org
Seattle Police Explore
The Seattle Police Law Enforcement Exploring program aims to bridge the gap between youth and police by educating and involving them in police operations and to interest them in Law Enforcement.
Who: Exploring is for young men and women 14 to 21 years of age with a grade point average of 2.5 or above
When: must attend 2 – 4 monthly meetings in succession.
Cost: Free
Application: Rolling admission, please reach out to Officer Tre Smith, tre.smith@seattle.gov.
Aeronautical Science Pathway Program
Who: 11th & 12th graders
What: Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) is a program for high school juniors and seniors who want to become professional pilots or work in drone operations, air traffic control, airport management, airline dispatch, or any other aviation operations management fields. Offered at no cost to you!
- Includes six college-level courses each year
- Opportunity to earn 3 high school credits and 30 college credits each year
- Increase leadership and communication skills
- Develop job interview skills
- Mentoring by industry leaders
- Internship & scholarship opportunities
When: Monday through Thursday from 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Museum of Flight
Orientation:
- October 22 – Virtual
- November 19 – In person
- December 10 – Virtual
Youth in Focus
Who: 13 – 19 years of age
What: Youth in Focus is committed to making sure you have a place to be creative, heard, foster community, and connect with your peers. Check out our new classes below and sign up for one or more.
All Youth in Focus programs are free, and we provide free bus passes if needed. All supplies and equipment are provided. Your donation helps cover the cost of our amazing art educators, equipment, and program space. We are committed to equitable arts access for ALL youth.
Classes:
- Beginning Digital
- Beginning Darkroom
- Intermediate Darkroom
Where: 2100 24th Avenue South, Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98144
OneWorld Now!
Who: 9th – 12th graders
What: OneWorld Now! offers inclusive and accessible international education programming for high school students through accredited language and leadership classes.
Learn & Gain:
- Learn Arabic, Mandarin, Korean or Russian
- Build your leadership skills and work together
- Earn academic credit and challenge yourself
- Gain access to study aboard, cultural change, community service opportunities, and more
Where: 610 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 or Virtual
Fees apply – offer sliding scale tuition and financial aid
Need Volunteers: LEAP Program
Who: 9th – 12th Grade
What: Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet (LEAP) is returning to Pasado’s this year! LEAP offers community building, leadership training, and hands-on learning that focuses on animal rescue and care, introductory veterinary medicine, ethics, the impacts of the current food system on the environment and human rights, as well as climate solutions and the future of animal welfare. As part of the LEAP program, students will participate in collaborative lessons along with opportunities to learn from professionals in fields such as animal law, food science, veterinary medicine, sanctuary management, renewable energy, and more.
Where: Pasado’s Safe Haven
Benefits:
- Hands On Service Hours with Animals – LEAPers will complete at least four service hours per month getting training in animal care, sanctuary management, and introductory veterinary medicine
- Leadership and Community Building – LEAP promotes leadership development through animal advocacy, public speaking, and community engagement. Teens will also have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded teens wanting to improve the world!
- Scholarship Opportunities – After completion of a LEAP program year, participants will have the chance to complete projects for a chance to win up to $1000 in scholarship for education OR job training opportunities.
Need Volunteers: School Connect WA
Who: 9th – 12th
What: School Connect WA provides after school literacy and math tutoring/programming for BIPOC and McKinney Vento children in Seattle Public Schools. We have recently partnered with Bagley Elementary School and Bethany Community Church – Green Lake to provide tutoring for 1st-5th graders. Since Bagley Elementary is not too far from Roosevelt it would be an easy commute for any students who are interested in volunteering.
Where: Dearborn Park International Elementary School & Bethany Community Center
Seattle Urban League: Connection Crew Program
Who: 9th – 12th
What: Want to help shape a more inclusive and connected Roosevelt school community? Earn 60 service-learning credits? Then, join the Connections Crew at Roosevelt High School. The Connections program aims to build a strong sense of belonging for EVERYONE at Roosevelt. Over one year, 12 lucky crew members (students) will facilitate fun activities, bringing together diverse groups of their peers.
When:
- In semester 1, crew members LEARN by participating in fun workshops and field trips. Interactive workshops are held once a week after school. Field trips are biweekly (once every two weeks). Semester 1 programming is from October 8th to January 28th.
- Throughout semester 2, the Connections Crew gets to work DOING as they plan and lead various FUNDED activities for their peers.
Questions: League Youth Engagement Coordinator Ms. Amber Inwood via ainwood@urbanleague.org.