College and Career Center

Thinking of applying to colleges next year?

Summer is the best time to start your essay drafts and research colleges. Make your fall less stressful and start the process early. Here are tips on great ways to get started on college essays.

Also, all past College and Career Center Presentations are available on our website for your viewing pleasure.

Go to studentaid.gov to get started. Check out the College and Career Website for resources on how to fill out the form.

Kathy Stallkamp: College and Career Coordinator

Appointment Calendar

kstallkamp@ttsd.k12.or.us - 503.431.5652

Jennifer Butts: College and Career Coordinator

Appointment Calendar

jbutts@ttsd.k12.or.us - 503.431.5772

Find instructions to create the ID on the College and Career Website - Click HERE.

If you are planning to attend Portland Community College this fall you must complete several tasks to register for classes. You can find the PCC Next Steps on the PCC Home Page.

Next steps include:

1. PCC Online New Student Orientation (https://www.pcc.edu/resources/panther-tracks/orientation/)
2. Creating a MyPCC Account (https://my.pcc.edu/)
3. Completing the Placement Process: Enter HS Grades, Reading/Writing Assessment, and Math Assessment (https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/placement/)
4. Attend a Panther Registration Session (schedule online pcc.edu/nsar

Come to the College and Career Center for assistance!

Find more scholarships due very soon on the College and Career Scholarship list.

6/15 Oregon Sports Hall of Fame $3,000

Recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need, athletic accomplishment, academic achievement and community involvement.

6/15 AmericanMuscle's Student Scholarship $2,500

700-1500 word essay on who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry.

6/25 Breakthrough Junior Challenge $250,000

An inventive video to discuss a complex science theory, concept or principle. Must be under 18 years of age prior to October 1st when application is submitted.

6/30 College Board Big Future Scholarship. 40,000

Complete steps to assist in college decision process for entries into a drawing. There are various deadlines for different tasks. Tasks include completing FAFSA, identifying colleges, taking SAT, etc.

6/30 Islamic Society of North American Scholarships

Muslim students actively engaged in the community who are US citizens or permanent residents

7/12 Bank Mobile Financial Empowerment Scholarship $1,500

Offered to a student who is blazing a trail and shaking things up in the world of financial empowerment.

7/31 City Property Management HOA Scholarship. $1,000

Interested in pursing a career in real estate. Scroll down on website to find application link.

7/31 Design Thinking Scholarship Essay $1,000

American Graphics Institute offers multiple scholarships to encourage the use of design and creative thinking across various disciplines and fields. Two due dates Dec 31 and July 31

8/1 Oregon Tribal Student Grant

Eligible students must have proof of membership in an Oregon tribe for use at an Oregon college. Award will be calculated based on the school’s average Cost of Attendance (COA) for 15 credit hours per term.

8/1 Nurses Make a Difference $1,000

The winning applicant will provide the best essay on the new annual essay topic (not released yet/found on website). Must be a legal US citizen and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

8/1 Portland State University - 4 Years Free

Pays for tuition for four years for Portland State University. Awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. Must be an Oregon resident, Pell Grant eligible, and enrolled to PSU at least part-time (6 credit minimum).

8/31 Summit Physical Therapy Scholarship $500

Scholarship for student enrolled in any concentration of study. Essay describing at least three ways Physical Therapy can make a difference in an individual's ability to live an active, healthy lifestyle.

8/31 Clubs of America Scholarship Essay $1,000

Essay of no fewer than 600 words about your career aspirations and how your current studies will help you achieve success in your career. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Thinking outside the box is encouraged!

No Deadline. Alert Magazine Essay on Alcohol. $500

650-800 word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse.

No Deadline. Raise Me.Com Micro scholarships for specific schools

Get small amounts for grades, activities, college visits and more. Funds can be used at various colleges including Western Oregon, Corban University, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University and Evergreen State College.

Making the transition from high school to college can be challenging, and after you graduate high school, you may have questions or need help. That's what Summer Bridge is all about.

Summer Bridge is a free support program offered by the Oregon Student Access and Completion dept (OSAC.) Students can sign up for a newsletter or request a meeting with an OSAC staff member to get help with questions they may have or even get help finishing a FAFSA or ORSAA. Use the link below to sign-up for our Summer Bridge Program.

https://forms.office.com/g/cKhivdtZ0U

Help us spread the word about our FREE 2024 Summer SAIL Program!

Registration now open!

This FREE week-long pre-college program, held on the UO campus, gives students the chance to experience college life & get hands-on with exciting activities taught by UO's top-notch Faculty. For current 8th – 11th grade students. Day-Only and Day + Overnight programs are available!

Week overnight program: Sunday, July 14th- Friday, July 19th

Day Programs: July 22-26 or July 29-Aug 2

📚Many colleges and organizations in Oregon offer summer camps and programs. Find a list on the College and Career Website. This is a great way to gain experience, learn about a profession and add to your resume. Examples include:

• Business Brand Camp
• Women's Fire Camp
• Girls State
• Boys State
• FBI Camp
• High School Nurse Camp

and many more!

✔️ Learn something new

🙎‍♀️🕺 Build leadership skills

🔎 Explore careers

😜 Have fun!

LinkedIn is a solid way to present your professional self to the college and career world via a trusted social media platform. Having a profile allows you to connect with potential job shadow and internships employers. Also college admission reps will visit a student's LinkedIn page. We've provided some tips on creating an effective profile. Visit LInkedIn to get started. Come to the College and Career Center for help!

Traditional resume with examples and explanations of sections

Two column resume example

PPS STEAM Summer Camp Student Guides | $15/h | $1,740 for 4 weeks Maxx

Calling all Portland-based students and summer camp-enthusiasts! SAM Labs is looking for talented, enthusiastic, creative and energetic high schoolers who can help instructors facilitate four weeks of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)and Coding summer camp throughout July. No coding or technical skills are required but an interest in STEM or Computer Science is preferred. The required hours are from 12:30pm-5:30pm per day. ​Click HERE To Apply

They are seeking student guides to support a lead teacher across four, week-long STEAM and Coding camps that run from July 1st - August 1st with the 4th & 5th of July off. All of the lessons and resources required for instruction for the days of programming. From unplugged activities to design challenges, you will have the opportunity to facilitate some of the most engaging and fun STEAM and coding activities with a classroom of K-2 or 3-5 students at one of our PPS school sites each week. . You will therefore be working a total of 5 hours per day across the 4 weeks of programming.

TJ Maxx - Merchandise Associate: Apply HERE

Summer Camp Counselor: Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation

There are also great volunteer opportunities with the City of Tualatin Volunteer Opportunities webpage. The city is actively recruiting volunteers for TEAM Tualatin and Community Events like Blender Dash on June 8 and Viva Tualatin! on July 13.

Seafood Processor in Alaska! earn and save good money! Togiak or Kodiak This is hard work but lots of fun, and you get to see one of the most beautiful places in the world!

Safety Town Tualatin is a 1 week, half-day camp for rising kindergarteners and first graders that teaches basic safety lessons. Safety Town uses guest presentations, songs, dance, crafts, and hands-on experiences to teach students basic safe practices with fire, pedestrian, bikes, traffic, buses, water, poison, and emergency preparedness. Safety Town will be overseen and administered by Tualatin Together and will employ middle and high school students from our community to serve as counselors and junior counselors. A flyer is attached.

This is a link to more information about Safety Town Tualatin and the online counselor application.

This is a home and community provider of Applied Behavior Analysis services and are hiring for entry level behavior technician roles which may be of interest to students who are close to graduation and 18 years old! The behavior technician role is ideal for students who are interested in social science fields (such as psychology, behavior analysis, special education, social science, etc). Specific training is provided to get started in the ABA field and schedules can be flexible. Opportunities are also available to obtain certification as a Registered Behavior Technician with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, which is a national certification that aids in both resume and professional development. Starting pay for this position is $25/hr.

Website to apply or learn more: www.teampbs.com

What a day in the life of an in-home behavior technician is like [video - copy / paste]: https://vimeo.com/773805971

Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different. Apply HERE

16 years of age

HomeGoods is searching for seasonal and on-going Sales Floor Associates to work in many capacities in the store. Employees will have a variety of duties including cashier, stock, merchandising and customer service.

Apply online: HomeGoods Job Page

​For any questions contact Gina or the Manager on duty at 503.692.1189

Are you under 16 and need to earn some cash or get work experience? Below are some options:

• Create a resume
• Create a flyer to distribute in your neighborhood offering services like Yard Work, Babysitting, Pet Sitting, Home-care during vacations
• Create an account (if parents allow or use your parents' account) on Nextdoor.com or Facebook to promote your services in the neighborhood
• Check out the list of "employers for under 16" on the website
• Check with your parents to see if you can find items around your house to sell on a re-sale app
• Come see us in the College and Career Center for help!

Business which may hire students under age 16

(some on case by case basis)

Bullwinkles

City of Tualatin

Code Ninja

Reynolds Dog Resort - email resume to: derek.reynolds@icloud.com

​Tigard-Tualatin Aquatic District

YMCA Child Development Centers and camps

Click here for an example of a "hire me" flier to pass out to your community

Meridian Park Hospital - Volunteer Services

Meridian Park has a high need for volunteers! Greeters and a variety of other opportunities. Interested in the medical field? this is a great way to get exposed to a medical setting. Download and complete the application. You can email your application to the Meridian Park Volunteer Services Manager, Ms. Brandi Porter. Ms. Porter's email address is: brporter@lhs.org.

St Vincent's Hospital

St. Vincent's Hospital is searching for student volunteers at 3 locations (2 in Portland, Oregon City and Milwaukie) Students can work in the medical centers as greeters/wayfinders, gift shop attendants, checking in patients, supporting nurses stations, administrative work, and serving patients in rooms for students if over age 18.

There is a 4-hour commitment for 6 months or 100 hours per year (whichever comes first).

Students must be at least 16 years of age.

This is NOT a job shadow opportunity.

Application Process:

Students should contact Lynette at Volunteer Services at 503-216-2132

Binky Patrol - Knit blankies for kids in need

Find info here

​​Binky Patrol is an organization that makes blankets and gives them away to children who are in need of comfort. It's a reminder that these kids matter, they are not invisible, not forgotten, and that SOMEONE cares about them. This is a 100% volunteer-driven organization - all ages and skills are welcome!

When you have your binkies made you have a few options email Susan Finch sfinch@binkypatrol.org.

OHSU Healthcare Volunteer Services

https://www.ohsu.edu/visitors-and-volunteers/healthcare-volunteers

Find more opportunities on the College and Career Website