Spotlight On...
- Bilingual Seals Recipients
- Pathway Engagement Teams
- October is Manufacturing Month. Look for information about Manufacturing Careers in the "All Student" Schoology group throughout the month.
- College INROADS program
- Solar Industry with Target Corporation Solar Scholarship Program
- Upcoming Events
Shout Out To Bilingual Seals Recipients
Bilingual Seals are awarded to graduating high school students, in grades 10, 11, or 12, who demonstrated the required levels of language proficiency on languages other than English.
Did you know you can earn college credit for knowing how to speak, listen, read, and write in another language?
For more information:
The following students received a Gold or Platinum Seal - Way to go Polars!
Bryan Barron Vargas, Carlos Vazquez Vega, Stefany Ortega, Yaira Salgado Coreas, Madison Weinmann, Pablo Salazar Lopez, Morelia Rangel-Palmeno, Shauna Yang, Yuleisi Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Rodriguez Campos, Ariel Aguilon-Paez, Rafael Espinosa, Alexa Rodriguez Salazar, Emelin Duque, Isel Hernandez, Dafney Sagnweu Yondjou, Claire Schoonmaker, Sa Yang, Van Phuong Bui, Bezawork Haile, KaoJee Thao, Hanah Maegan Barberan
Van Phuong Bui
Why did you sign up for the Bilingual exam? I signed up for the Bilingual Seals Exam because I'm proud of the fact that I'm bilingual and I wanted to see what the exam would be like.
What was the process like? The sign up form of the Bilingual Seals Exam required my name, student ID number, grade and the language I wanted to test on. I was a little worried before the exam (I think it's natural for me because I usually worry before tests). The speaking, reading and listening exams weren't difficult but the writing exam was a little difficult for me because I was not good at writing essays when I was in Vietnam.
What advice would you give other students that might be interested? I would suggest they take it because for me, it was a very interesting experience to take an exam that was in my first language in the United States; it was also nostalgic because it has been almost three years since I have done any reading and writing in my first language in a formal way.
What are the benefits? I received twelve credits for passing the exam so now I have 51 credits when I'm just at the beginning of my junior year. I think I can even graduate early if I take all of my required classes.
Anything else you want to share? When I submitted the form to sign up for the exam, it said that there would be an email sent to me to confirm, but I didn't receive anything for the next couple of days; I was really nervous, so I decided to submit another form and finally, the last day for signing up came, I received an email of confirmation. I was really nervous at that time, but now it remains in my mind as a really funny memory.
Emelin Duque
What made me sign up to take the Bilingual Seals Exam was my Spanish teacher who encouraged me to do it, she told me it would be a great opportunity to have proof of my bilingual skills.
What was the process like?
Signing up was really easy with the link my teacher sent me, I was kind of nervous before taking the exam but once I started and felt comfortable, it was really entertaining since I always take my exams in English, doing it in my native language was like a break and it helped my brain reactivated that part of me.
What advice would you give other students that might be interested?
What I would say to the other students that are proficient in another language other than English about taking this exam is do it! It is a great opportunity to have proof that you are fluent in another language.
What are the benefits?
The benefit of taking this exam is having proof of your abilities!
KaoJee Thao
What made you sign up to take the Bilingual Seals Exam?
I signed up because I figured that it would be a good opportunity for me and a chance to make use of my other language.
What was the process like?
Signing up wasn’t too complicated. The test was quite challenging for me. Writing a whole paragraph in Hmong was something that I wasn’t used to doing. Reading and then answering questions in Hmong was so unusual for me. I thought that I had many flaws with my language, but I did it and made it through.
What advice would you give other students that might be interested?
I would let them know that they should definitely try it out.
What are the benefits ?
It looks good on your resume!
Students Wanted: Pathway Engagement Teams
Come and help us brainstorm career pathway and planning activities!
Monday October 11th from 2:45 - 4:00, We will gather in the media center.
Focus on
ARTS & COMMUNICATION
STEM & ENVIRONMENT
Thursday October 28th from 2:45-4:00, We will gather in the media center.
Focus on
BUSINESS
EDUCATION, HEALTH SCIENCES & HUMAN SERVICES
If you are interested contact Mrs. Stanley bstanley@isd622.org Or Just Show UP!
Sundance Family Foundation Film Premier - Trailer
Showings:
Oct 27 4-7pm Capri Theatre
Oct 28th 4-7pm St Paul College
Oct 27-28 4-6:30pm Virtual Showings
register at EarnandLearnMN.org
Explore Careers with Zoomerkammer!
What: Hour long sessions with a focus on careers and trainings that are available in the Twin Cities area for youth seeking entry-level pathways to middle income careers.
When: Held every Friday from 11am-12pm
How: To register for the Zoomerkammer please sign-up here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/4848555
IN THE NEWS
Century College Aims to Expand Workers in the Solar Industry with Target Corporation Solar Scholarship Program
Target Corporation is providing Century College with a $100,000 grant to create
the Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program. The program provides financial support to more than 20 newly enrolled students of color and women enrolling in the Solar and Renewable Energy program at Century College for Fall Semester 2021 through scholarships for tuition and supplies. The scholarship will help address a critical worker shortage in the solar and renewable energy field, one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the coming decade.
Century College offers two credentials in Solar and Renewable Energy, which qualify for the Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program, including a 16-week Solar Assessor certificate and a two-year Energy Technical Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree.
Additional scholarships are also available for students interested in the solar and renewable energy program. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid available, Century College seeks to help our students avoid student loan debt while earning a certificate or degree in the high-demand, high wage solar and renewable energy field.
Learn more about the Century College Solar and Renewable Energy program and the Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program at century.edu/.
St Paul College-Upcoming Events
Career & Technical Programs Info Session: Cabinetmaking, CNC Toolmaking, Electromechanical Systems, and Welding
We are hosting an open-house-style information session for any students interested in any of the above programs. Classrooms will be open for students to see, faculty will be available to answer questions, and admissions staff will be available to assist with the application process. Registration information will be available on the Saint Paul College events webpage soon.
- Tuesday, October 26th, arrive any time between 3:30 and 6:30pm (on campus at Saint Paul College, lower level)
Jobs Jobs Jobs
SP Richards - Warehouse Packaging
College Nannies- Childcare
Cub Foods - Multiple Positions