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Post- Graduation Planning
Duck Express: Application Workshop
Event Information:
Duck Express is essentially an opportunity for UO admission rep to come help students with their application who are applying to the UO. This workshop will help students to complete their applications and be considered for our Early Action deadline at UO.
When?
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023, 9:45- 11:15 am
Where?
Sheldon High School Counseling Center ( A10 )
Oregon's 17 Community Colleges
Oregonians are served by 17 community colleges, with over 60 campuses and centers throughout the state. Collectively, community colleges are the largest provider of education via distance technology, enabling remote study for job preparation or the accumulation of credits for transfer to a four-year university or degree track courses at the community colleges themselves. Explore Oregon’s 17 community colleges below.
- Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC), Pendleton
- Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Bend
- Chemeketa Community College (Chemeketa CC), Salem
- Clackamas Community College (Clackamas CC), Oregon City
- Clatsop Community College (Clatsop CC), Astoria
- Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), The Dalles
- Klamath Community College (KCC), Klamath Falls
- Lane Community College (LCC), Eugene
- Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), Albany
- Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), Gresham
- Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), Newport
- Portland Community College (PCC), Portland
- Rogue Community College (RCC), Grants Pass
- Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), Coos Bay
- Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC), Tillamook
- Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC), Ontario
- Umpqua Community College (UCC), Roseburg
Oregon's 7 Public Universities 🏫
There are seven public universities in Oregon, each with unique strengths and academic programs, serving the students of the state, the region, and beyond. Click on each university name below for the campus websites and links to key campus information including admissions, cost of attendance, and financial aid.
Information on college costs is included below. Universities are generally responsible for setting annual tuition and fees. However, should the combined annual increase in resident undergraduate tuition and mandatory enrollment fees exceed 5% for a public university, the HECC, or the Oregon Legislature, must approve the increase.
- Eastern Oregon University (EOU), La Grande
- Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), Klamath Falls and Wilsonville
- Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis and Bend
- Portland State University (PSU), Portland
- Southern Oregon University (SOU), Ashland
- University of Oregon (UO), Eugene
- Western Oregon University (WOU), Monmouth
College/Universities Review Websites
Finding information about a school could be valuable in making a decision to attend or not to do so. College reviews may help a student determine if the experiences on campus are a good fit for their needs. College reviews often serve as a tool to help with decision making but may not provide everything the student needs to make a decision about attending and these are one of the benefits of college reviews for students. Visit the websites below to help you with your college reviews!
Explore
It can be a great honor to serve our country in one of the five branches of the military, and almost any career that is available in civilian life also is available in the military. It’s important to know about enlistment options part-time or full-time, financial support for college education and other factors to consider about this career option.
Visit these websites to learn more.
Plan
There are physical, academic and citizenship requirements specific to each branch of the military, and there are steps that you can take in high school to ensure you are meeting these requirements.
- **The ASVAB can be a challenging assessment/aptitude, and it is recommended to maintain strong academics and practice before taking the assessment.
- Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals from each military branch through the Career Center. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities!
- The ASVAB is offered at each high school at least one time per year, so pay attention to these opportunities.
Join
Once you have determined a commitment to join the military, you will meet with a recruiter and follow the steps to enlistment, which are different for each branch and can include a direct entry, delayed entry or an officer training path through Reserve Officer Training Corps, or ROTC.
More info:
ROTC Programs : **ROTC is offered at more than 1,700 colleges across the United States. It prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. military and provided paid college education in exchange for a commitment to serve in the military after college graduation.
Explore
It is possible to start a career right out of high school with specific training and/or with a company that provides on-the-job training and career advancement opportunities. There are many careers and local employers in manufacturing, skilled trades and information technology that pay great wages and benefits!
- Find Local jobs using Google Pathways
- WorkSource Oregon
- State of Oregon Department
- Oregon Apprenticeships
- Accessing Union Apprenticeships
- Day at Work Videos
**The Lane County area is lucky to have some companies that hire youth straight out of high school and provide tuition assistance for attending local colleges, providing opportunities to get college paid for while advancing skills and knowledge.
Prepare
To be best prepared for entering the workforce right out of high school, take advantage of career and technical education classes that specifically train you for a career, and be sure to participate in internships, company tours and other opportunities to network with employers.
How to prepare for the workforce while in High School:
- Work-Based Learning Programs
- Internships
- Cooperative Education
- Career Technical Education ( CTE ).
- Job Shadowing.
- Apprenticeships
- Mock Interviews
- Apply for a Work Study Position !!
More Info:
Apply
Getting started:
- Bureau of Labor & Industries
- Free Resume Builder
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- Navigate
More Info:
- Stop by the career center at your school to get started on your job applications! There are many resources in person and online to support your job search.
- Attend local career fairs to meet employers who are hiring.
- Most companies advertise for open positions online, and there are many resources to help you find current job openings and opportunities.
Oregon Grants
The State of Oregon offers several grants for college that generally do NOT have to pay back. These funds come from the federal and/or state government. For many grants, eligibility is based on your own and/or your family's financial need, which is determined by submitting the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible after the application opens each year. The 2024-25 FAFSA and ORSAA open in December 2023. Some grants consider additional factors. Most grants have their own application and deadlines.
Oregon Promise Grant - The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates.
Oregon Opportunity Grant - The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) is Oregon's largest state-funded, need-based grant program for college students. The grant provides funding to more than 30,000 Oregon resident students each year.
Oregon Tribal Student Grant - The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities.
Chafee Education Grant - The Chafee Education and Training Grant (also know as The Chafee Education and Training Voucher) provides funding to help current or former foster care youth with postsecondary education and training.
Deceased and Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant - The Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant supports dependents of public safety officers in the state of Oregon who were killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant - The Oregon Barber and Hairdressers (B&H) Grant Program provides one-time grants to low-income students who are attending a licensed school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure in Oregon that participates in Federal Title IV student aid programs and in the B&H Grant Program.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid.
** This year the FAFSA will be available sometime in December due to some changes they have made with the application process. Visit the link below for a better overview of the FAFSA.
