Career Newsletter
Career Newsletter
- Powerful Voices: Activistas (Paid)
- ELEVATE – OPEN (Paid)
- Bank of America Student Leadership (Paid)
- 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
- OneWorld Now!
- Need Volunteers: LEAP Program
- Need Volunteers: School Connect WA
- Seattle Urban League: Connection Crew Program
Powerful Voices: Activistas (Paid)
Activistas – A social justice program for BIPOC girls and gender expansive high school students. Participants will be engaged in activism, explore issues they’re passionate about, and create a youth-led conference and celebration called Girvolution.
Who: 14 – 19-year-old BIPOC girls
When: 10 weeks (2/25-5/29)
Compensation: $1600
Where: 840 East Denny Way, Suite 102 (near Capitol Hill light rail station)
Deadline: January 28, 2025
ELEVATE – OPEN (Paid)
STG is now accepting applications for the 5th Annual ELEVATE: a showcase of black and brown youth voices uplifting one another through the art of spoken words.
Format:
- Weekly in person writing sessions starting in March
- Two rehearsals in June followed by a Final Share performance on June 12, 2025
Benefits:
- Payment for participation in the program
- Opportunity to strengthen writing skills and onstage presence
- Mentorship from local artists and mentors
- Open Mic’s + Workshops
- Professional performance experience in a renowned venue
- Highlights on STG’s social and newsletter platforms
- Meals provided at rehearsals and performances
- Possible future performance opportunities throughout the season
Participants of ELEVATE must be 14-20 years old and have a background/ interest or looking to grow confidence in poetry (slam poetry), spoken word, MC, monologue/speech writing, public speaking.
Seattle Black College Expo
The National College Resource Foundation is once again hosting the Seattle Black College Expo Saturday January 18, 2025 at Rainier Beach High School from 10am to 3pn. Juniors and Seniors planning to attend the Expo also have the opportunity to win scholarship money by writing and submitting an essay by January 6, 2025 at 11pm.
The Expo will feature over 50 colleges offering on-the-spot college admissions, so make sure you bring copies of your transcript. All application fees will be waived if you apply with them that day. The Expo will also feature surprise celebrity guests, prizes, and free food. Register for the Seattle Black College Expo to attend.
If you are interested in winning up to $2500 in scholarship money, write an essay of 500 words or less on the topic “Why is a college education important to me” and submit it through the online application by January 6 at 11pm.
STEP-UP Summer STEM Research Program
The National Institute of Health’s Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) is a nationally recognized summer research program that connects students with local institutions and mentors to gain firsthand research experience.
STEP-UP supports high school Juniors and Seniors from groups historically excluded from
science to spend a summer in a paid, full-time, 8-week internship at research labs near their
home. During the program, students will create and conduct their own research project, garnering essential experience before they enter college. After the program, students will have the opportunity to present their work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. All travel expenses will be covered by the program.
Find out what it’s like to be a scientist this summer by applying today! Visit the Visit the STEP-UP website to see eligibility requirements to see eligibility requirements and Apply for the Step-Up Summer STEM Research Program by Feb 15.
A complete application includes:
- Completion of online Application Form & Application
- Essay (600 Words)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Official School Transcript
Bank of America Student Leadership (Paid)
Who: Current juniors or seniors in high school in school, passing all classes
When: Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025
What: Paid 8-week internship at a local nonprofit (35 hours per week), participation in week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington DC (July 21-26)
Applications Now Open for the UW Botanical Gardens Junior Naturalist Service Program
UW Botanic Gardens Junior Naturalist applications are now open for the summer program. Junior Naturalists are teens volunteering with the Arboretum Summer Camp for a two-week session. The program is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills. Students can earn up to 75 service hours, and will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the program.
Qualified Students are:
- Age 15-18
- Able to commit to a full, 2-week session
- Willing to be outside all day
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the application will close when space is filled (usually late Spring). Please contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu if you have any 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.
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.