CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

JUNE 2023

College & Career Newsletter

What’s in This Newsletter?

A Note from the Career Center

Calendar

Multilingual Resources

Senior Information

Senior Important Dates
Transition Resources (next steps for college & beyond)

Financial Aid

Here Comes the “Better FAFSA”
FAFSA & WASFA Completion Events
Scholarships
Other Scholarship Resources
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters

Get Involved!

Leadership Opportunities
Jobs
Career Exploration
Volunteer Opportunities

Career and Education News

A Note From the CCRC Back to Top

Summer is almost here!

And summer is a great time to take a break, reflect on your accomplishments this past year, and make a plan for the upcoming year. Do you want to get your first job? Maybe you want to explore a new career pathway. Have you researched what kind of education or training you might need to be successful after high school? Do you want to learn more about financial aid?

There are opportunities for all of this, and more, this summer! Check out June’s Newsletter, and make some time to bring your plans to life this summer. Enjoy the sun, and stay safe!

Take care,

Ms. Marcy & Ms. Kimari

Contact Us Back to Top

College & Career Readiness Center (CCRC) - Come stop in and visit us anytime! Our last day in the office is June 22nd, the last day of school. Enjoy summer break!

CCRC Website

CCRC Phone: 360-596-8029

CCRC YouTube Channel

Marcy Proctor - College & Career Readiness Specialist, mproctor@osd.wednet.edu

Kimari Helmer - CCRC Office Professional, khelmer@osd.wednet.edu

Calendar Back to Top

View the CCRC Calendar on our website

JUNE 6-9 - Scholarship Recipients pick up scholarship materials in the CCRC.

JUNE 13 - CHS Graduation: St. Martin’s University, 7-9pm

JUNE 22 - Last day of school!

JUNE 26 - FAFSA/WASFA Completion Event (virtual). Hosted by The Evergreen State College, no RSVP necessary. Meeting ID 828 7826 0416. 5-7pm.

Multilingual Resources Back to Top

Interested in exploring college & career readiness resources in multiple languages? Check out the below resources, provided by several different agencies.

GEAR UP FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

A Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School. The focus of this resource is to normalize the “first-year experience,” to counteract the “imposter syndrome.” The strategies help set realistic expectations and problem-solving behaviors students need to succeed in college. (Available in Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.)
Financial Aid 101: How to Fund Education After High School. This 6-page trifold is for students and families. It provides an overview of financial aid, what Washington State aid looks like, and includes myths/facts, and how to apply. (Available in Arabic, Chuukese, English, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.)
Financial Aid 201: How to Fund Education After High School. This 6-page trifold is for students and families. It provides an overview of the next steps after financial aid completion, including navigating verification and understanding award letters. (Available in Arabic, Chuukese, English, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.)
Handout: Make Your College Plans a Reality. There are important steps that need to be completed over the summer for you to be able to enroll in the fall. The tasks listed are common to most colleges. (Available in Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.)

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

This workbook walks students through how to plan and prepare for college. It is outlined by grade and subject area and available in English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese

FINANCIAL AID - WASHINGTON COLLEGE GRANT

The Washington College Grant (WCG) is a state financial aid program that provides more aid to more students than ever before. The WCG handout is available in five languages.
WCG Informational Videos WSAC worked with the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) to develop videos to increase students’ awareness of state financial aid and postsecondary education opportunities. These videos are free for counselors and advocates to share with students and families. Available in multiple languages: English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Somali | Tagalog | Vietnamese

FINANCIAL AID - COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP

College Bound Scholarship (CBS) Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, we have answers! We've compiled all of our most frequently asked questions into a single document for your use. This is especially useful for high school students getting ready to use the College Bound Scholarship. Also available in Spanish.

College Bound Scholarship (CBS) Student and Family CBS Presentation

Use this presentation for student and family presentations. Available in English and Spanish.

College Bound Scholarship (CBS) Middle School Intro Flyers

This one-page printable PDF walks students and families through the scholarship basics. Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Korean, Marshallese, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

College Bound Scholarship (CBS) High School Intro Flyer

College Bound Scholarship (CBS) Accessing the ScholarshipThis handout outlines the student, school and College Bound program roles and responsibilities. Available in English and Spanish.
College Bound Scholarship (CBS) College Bound Myths

This handout covers the common myths and facts about College Bound. Available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.

FINANCIAL AID - WASHINGTON STATE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) website contains resources and handouts in English & Spanish
WSOS Find the Right Scholarship For You Handout in English & Spanish

Senior Information Back to Top

Senior Important Dates

Senior Important Dates May/June 2023 are listed on the linked document.

Check out the Counseling Center website for all important senior information, including the May Senior Class Meeting Slide Presentation.

Transition Resources Back to Top

There are lots of resources out there to support you in your next steps after graduation. Check out some of the great resources we have listed below!

CHS Alumni Support Webpage A part of the CCRC webpage, this page is here to provide post high-school planning & support for CHS Alumni. Check it out before you graduate!
Make Your College Plans a Reality There are important steps that need to be completed over the summer for you to be able to enroll in the fall. The tasks listed are common to most colleges. Available in multiple languages.
Graduate Handbook: Next Steps for First Year Students This "Summer Melt" student guide contains information on critical next steps for college. It also covers resources and support, registration, tips for commuters, common stages in the first year, strategies for students planning to transfer, and financial aid information.
A Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School The content aims to ease the initial transition to college by facilitating an on-going dialogue between a student and their family who may lack knowledge about college. It provides strategies to coach their student. The focus of this resource is to normalize the “first-year experience,” to counteract the “imposter syndrome.” The strategies help set realistic expectations and problem-solving behaviors that students will need in order to be successful in college. Available in multiple languages.
Native Pathways to College: By the American Indian College Fund. Features a culturally relevant guidebook on navigating the journey through higher education, Tribal Colleges exploration guide, and many more culturally relevant resources on the college process.
Handout: College Resources and Support Services This list identifies common student support resources found at college. Review your college or university’s website. Identify what supports you may need, and what is available on your campus

Resources Scenarios: These are common scenarios that students encounter during their first year in college. Using your college or university’s website and the handout: Resources & Support Services to Navigate Your Way, identify what resource(s) can help in each scenario on your future campus.

Financial Aid Back to Top

Here Comes the “Better FAFSA”!

This is the year that significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) passed into law in 2020 go into effect, the biggest since 1997! The number one thing you should know? The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced that the release of the new FAFSA, Branded as the "Better FAFSA," will be delayed until December 2023 rather than its traditional October 1 opening date. A firm release date will be announced later this year.

The Better FAFSA promises to:

Decrease application times
Increase the number of applicants and the proportion of complete. applications.
Increase the number of students receiving Pell Grants.
Increase available time that students, parents, school counselors, and advisors can spend on other important aspects of postsecondary planning and enrollment.

Here is NCAN's (National College Attainment Network) top 10 list of changes coming to the FAFSA’s questions and processes that also warrant our attention and planning discussions.

Want more information? Check out the National College Attainment Network’s Better FAFSA site.

FAFSA/WASFA Completion Events Back to Top

FAFSA/WASFA Completion Events, The Evergreen State College

A Financial aid professional will be ready to help you complete your financial aid application for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year and answer all your questions. No need to RSVP, just show up with your income information from 2021.

Zoom Meeting ID: 828 7826 0416

Monday, June 26th. 5 - 7 pm

Scholarships Back to Top

Note: Almost all scholarships require the completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for Financial Aid (WASFA)

★ Paul R. Wineman Scholarship for male seniors who will be attending UW Seattle in Fall 2023. Follow the below instructions to apply. Due June 16, 2023

Fill out the application
Email OR mail in the application

Email: Submit to alxnderau@gmail.com with subject ‘Paul R. Wineman Scholarship application - [your name]’
Mail: Send to 2120 NE 47th St, Seattle, WA 98105

LOCAL ★ SPSCC Foundation Scholarships Attending South Puget Sound Community College in the Fall? Their Fall 2023 scholarships are open! Awards range from $500 - $3,000. Due June 30, 2023

LOCAL ★ Driver’s Ed Scholarship Olympic Driving School offers scholarships for driver education. Applicants must be enrolled in high school (or home-schooled equivalent) as full-time students for the present or upcoming school year. Due October 1, 2023

Other Scholarship Resources Back to Top

CHS Scholarship Webpage: The CCRC website has several scholarship sites listed on our website. Check it out and apply to more online!

Naviance: A scholarship list can be found in Naviance. Log in through your Student Portal. Go to: Naviance > Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search

OSD Scholarship List 22-23: Updated regularly by Olympia School District

Understanding Financial Aid Awards Back to Top

13 Things to Know When Evaluating Your Financial Aid Offers How do you know what to look for when they send you financial aid offers? Understanding how to interpret what you’re committing to could save you future surprises, not to mention thousands of dollars in payments. Here’s what you need to know.
Which Financial Aid Is the Best to Accept? This handout accompanies the 12th Year Campaign Junior/Senior Student Workbook, which guides students through navigating college admissions and financial aid.
Award Letters Are Arriving; Do Your Students Understand Them? With Decision Day approaching, students need help navigating financial aid offers. Find more resources from WA State GU and OR Goes to College.
Key Components of Understanding Your Award Letter
Award Letter Worksheet - Living Off Campus
Award Letter Worksheet - Living On Campus

GET INVOLVED! Back to Top
Leadership Opportunities Back to Top
LOCAL ★ The Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking a student Board Member. It is a great opportunity for a student to learn about dispute resolution skills, take advantage of training opportunities, and gain the leadership experience of serving on a non-profit board. Learn more about the DRC on their website, and apply. For questions, please contact Curt Gavigan, Vice President of the Thurston County DRC at 360.790.6800 or gaviganclan@gmail.com. ★ Women of Distinction Smith College’s overnight, fully funded fly-in program. Intended for high school seniors, this annual event will highlight opportunities offered by Smith College for African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and first generation college students. Housing, meals, and transportation to and from campus are included. We are offering two rounds of Women of Distinction: October 13 - 14: Application deadline is June 30 November 10 - 11: Application deadline is September 15 Students will indicate on their application which program they are applying to. (Both dates provide the same offerings.) Participants will have the chance to connect with current Smith students, faculty, and other community members. Additional programming will include a series of panels and workshops on academics and student life. ★ Windows on Williams (WOW) application is now available for your rising seniors. The WOW fly-in program provides about 150 high-achieving seniors an all-expenses-paid opportunity to visit campus and experience the Williams community. WOW is a selective program open to rising seniors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico; preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn't otherwise afford to visit Williams. WOW participants stay in dorms with current students, attend classes, meet with professors, and learn about our admission process and our extraordinary financial aid program. Please apply using this link by either of our two deadlines: July 1 or August 1, and feel free to contact them with any questions ★ Taste of Carlton (TOC) Carleton College Visit Every fall, Carleton College sponsors a fly-in program for underrepresented senior students called Taste of Carleton (TOC). Participants in this all-expenses-paid program will be able to visit campus from Thursday, October 8 to Saturday, October 10. This is a great way for students to get a real feel for what Carleton is like, both on an academic and social level. We need your help identifying talented rising seniors who would benefit from a challenging and collaborative campus environment like Carleton! Apply by July 21, 2023 ★ Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology at UW are recruiting high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are citizens and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions who identify as neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18. ★ Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology at UW are recruiting high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are citizens and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions who identify as neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18.
Jobs Back to Top
LOCAL ★ Morris-Sockle Family Law Attorneys are seeking a CHS student to be an Office Assistant during summer 2023, and into next year! This job is a great opportunity to have an after school position and get exposure to what it’s like to work in Law. Proposed hours during the school year are Monday-Friday from 3:30pm-5pm, with flexible hours over the summer. Applicants should have a driver's license, car, and be prepared to dress business casual for work. Interested students should email frank@morris-sockle.com or call 360-866-7100. Apply ASAP! LOCAL ★ Ridge Motorsports Park is hiring Event Staff for their biggest event of the year, the MotoAmerica Superbikes event on June 23-25, 2023! They are looking for parking attendants, ticket sellers/takers, security, and more! Lunch is provided and schedules are flexible. Opportunity to continue working for the company throughout the summer and in following years. Email careers@ridgemp.com to express your interest. Located in Shelton. LOCAL ★ FREE Construction Training Bootcamp The Olympia Career Hub is offering two free job readiness trainings this summer to help people begin a career in the construction trades. Graduates from the Construction Bootcamp complete 128 hours of technical skills and professional development training. Graduates earn their OSHA-10 certification, flagger certification, and forklift operator certification. Each cohort concludes with a hiring event on graduation day to help connect the graduates with potential employment opportunities. Bootcamp Dates: (Cohort 1) July 10 - Aug 4 (Cohort 2) Aug 14 - Sept 8 Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift 50 lbs. All experience levels are welcome to apply. Training for each cohort will take place at the Olympia Armory, Monday – Friday, from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. LOCAL ★ Park Aide - Millersylvania State Parks. Apply online. ★ Paid Conservation Service-Work Northwest Youth Corps is offering jobs for local teens ages 15-18. Learn how to build trails, enhance natural habitats, remove invasive species, and develop valuable skills while improving the local parks. Receive up to $2,125 for 5 weeks of participation. Rolling applications, apply as soon as you can.
Career Exploration Back to Top
LOCAL ★ SPSCC Automotive Expo Join the SPSCC Auto Program and industry professionals for an evening of learning about a career pathway in the automotive industry. Learn about becoming a student, tour the shop and get discounted tools, make industry connections, free raffle prize, swag & fun! Thursday, June 8th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Building 16-Automotive Shop @ SPSCC Olympia Campus. For more info & RSVP contact automotive@spscc.edu. ★ Boeing Factory Preview Day Join Boeing for our Factory Preview Day! After an exclusive tour of our manufacturing facilities, meet with Boeing representatives about career opportunities, benefits and what it’s like to be a member of #TeamBoeing. Boeing Renton: Saturday, June 10th ǀ Time Slots: 8am to 1pm LOCAL ★ FREE Construction Training Bootcamp The Olympia Career Hub is offering two free job readiness trainings this summer to help people begin a career in the construction trades. Graduates from the Construction Bootcamp complete 128 hours of technical skills and professional development training. Graduates earn their OSHA-10 certification, flagger certification, and forklift operator certification. Each cohort concludes with a hiring event on graduation day to help connect the graduates with potential employment opportunities. Bootcamp Dates: (Cohort 1) July 10 - Aug 4 (Cohort 2) Aug 14 - Sept 8 Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift 50 lbs. All experience levels are welcome to apply. Training for each cohort will take place at the Olympia Armory, Monday – Friday, from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. ★ Paid Conservation Service-Work Northwest Youth Corps is offering jobs for local teens ages 15-18. Learn how to build trails, enhance natural habitats, remove invasive species, and develop valuable skills while improving the local parks. Receive up to $2,125 for 5 weeks of participation. Rolling applications, apply as soon as you can. ★ Dear Future Women of STEM: Letters of Advice from Women in STEM This study provides the results of 89 women in STEM who wrote letters to younger women in STEM about their experiences. The themes highlight women’s unique challenges in STEM and ideas to practically address those challenges and better support women seeking STEM majors and careers. ★ Girls Who Code Free Summer Programs Apply now to Girls Who Code’s free summer programs, with options running June 16 - August 11! They've got two great opportunities, so you can choose the one that fits your needs. ★ US Naval Academy Summer Programs Summer STEM Camp (8th - 10th Graders) & Summer Seminar (11th Graders). Scholarships are available. ★ Summer Career Experiences in London Two week immersive career experiences in London, for ages 12-18.
Volunteer Opportunities Back to Top
★ Hansen Elementary School Carnival - Are you interested in earning Community Service Volunteer hours for your college applications? Hansen Elementary is hosting a Carnival for their students and needs some help. They are looking for dependable individuals who can help with setting up game tables, running game booths/passing out prizes, and cleaning up. The event will be held on June 10th, from 4:00-730pm. Setting up time starts at 230pm-4pm. Cleanup will be from 7:30-8:30pm. If you are interested in helping, please email: hansencouncil@gmail.com. Once your email of interest is received, they will send you the signup link to choose a shift time. ★ South Sound Dance POSITIVE & ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers needed to help cheer on young students at the annual recital. June 19 (1 hour training), June 19, 20 & 21 varying recital shifts. Contact experience@southsounddance.com for more information and to sign up. ★ Washington Coastal Cleanup Join others in cleaning up Washington coasts! Volunteer dates are July 4 & 5, and September 16th. ★ Thurston County Inclusion Summer Camp Needs volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays in July and August. Apply to volunteer online. ★ Medical Volunteers Needed at Providence Hospitals. Learn more online. ★ Walk N Roll Bike Shop Volunteers needed at Walk N Roll Bike Shop. No bike mechanic experience necessary. Apply online. ★ Our Ark is a community-based nonprofit corporation that works directly with homeless youth. They need volunteers to help with outreach, food distribution, and more. High school aged volunteers will have age appropriate volunteer opportunities like assembling care packages and organizing supplies. For more information email info@ourarkyth.org. ★ Speech Language Pathology Discovering Expression Speech & Language is looking for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a speech or language career! You’ll observe speech therapy sessions, choose your own hours, and create, organize and sanitize therapy materials. Contact them to learn more: abby@discoveringexpression.com, 360-489-6489.