Opportunities From: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

On November 7th from 8:00 – 11:00 AM, Enterprise Middle School will be hosting our College & Career Day.  Like previous years, our goal is to have a variety of professionals available to visit with students about future possibilities.  We will be setting up individual tables/stations for all the volunteers and encourage visual displays or materials, discussion about education and training, and fun activities or demonstrations.  All EMS students will participate at different times throughout the morning. 

Thank you!

Hans Appel

Counselor, Enterprise Middle School

hans.appel@rsd.edu 

Heritage University is seeking Organic Chemistry tutors for the Fall semester.  This is a virtual position, requiring roughly 2-4 hours per week.  The university will work with you to set a schedule that works for you and will also provide the text books and iPads to support the online tutoring.  If you're interested in tutoring, please respond to this opportunity and send an email to Karolynn Tom at Tom_K@heritage.edu.

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is recruiting mentors who will support local WA college students going into STEM careers here in WA. Mentees are from underrepresented backgrounds – 70% of Opportunity Scholars are first-generation college students, identify as persons of color and 60% are women. WSOS strongly encourages volunteers from underrepresented backgrounds to mentor who can relate to a Scholar’s lived experience.

It is a 6-8 hour commitment for the entire school year (October – May) and the structured, virtual program focuses on students gaining professional development skills and confidence. Mentors can be at any level or in any role – the main requirement is that you’re willing to share your own career journey. Sign up by clicking the "Respond" button on this site, then going to https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/

SKILLS THAT SHINE MENTORSHIP: LAUNCH WASHINGTON STUDENTS INTO WASHINGTON JOBS

Washington state is facing a talent crisis. There are more trade, health care and STEM jobs than we can fill, yet only 40 percent of Washington high school students earn a post-secondary credential that’s needed to fill these jobs. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) was created to address this talent gap. WSOS is a public-private partnership that launches Washington students into high-demand Washington jobs by providing financial support to college students as well as mentorship along the way. More than 20,000 Scholars will be supported by 2025.

WHY: Opportunity Scholars are highly motivated to make a strong contribution to their future employers, but many lack the coaching or connections that are pivotal to landing a job. That’s where mentors come in. The Skills that Shine (StS) program leverages mentorship to enhance Scholars’ career readiness skills and network, ensuring a smoother transition from college to career.

WHO: Mentors range from recent Scholar alumni to seasoned professionals and retirees. Mentors are engineers, scientists, nurses, marketing professionals, recruiters and everything in between. All we ask is that mentors are compassionate volunteers, have experience in the STEM or health care industry and are willing to share advice about their career journey. Mentees are third-year Scholars pursuing baccalaureate STEM or health care degrees and are eager to learn from caring professionals.

HOW: WSOS provides mentors with resources, training and support to jump-start the relationship. First, mentors create a profile on the WSOS matching platform (takes ~5 minutes) and then receive their Mentor Toolkit. In October, mentees login to the platform, select their own mentor and initiate the first meeting via email. During the academic year, mentorship pairs use an online course to work on topics such as building a strong resume and cover letter, mock interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile and network. The program is flexible; mentors and mentees can connect virtually or in person.

COMMITMENT: The StS program requires just six to eight hours of volunteer time during the entire academic year. The lift is light, but the impact is tremendous in the lives of Scholars. WSOS is recruiting mentors to volunteer for the 2020-21 school year. To learn more and sign up, head to www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/

The Richland High School AVID program is looking for individuals who would be willing to facilitate small study groups of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from 1-6 hours per week.  Training is available for the position.

Professionals with experience in computer science, materials science, drafting, design, architecture, graphics, multimedia arts, and engineering are needed to serve on Delta High's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board.  The group meets four times per year, usually a Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 pm, at Delta High School.  Teachers present state mandated plans for CTE classes and programs for review and input, professionals offer suggestions and advice, including important changes to industry standards that may indicate needed changes in curriculum.  Teachers also share the work they are doing with students.  Upcoming meeting dates for 2018-19 are:

Thursday, December 13 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, February 21 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, April 18 (3:15-4:30 pm)

The Delta High School is looking for STEM Professionals to share their profession and higher education experiences with 10th grade students.  This is an ongoing opportunity and career speakers are hosted throughout the year.  Respond with your interest here, and contact ">Heather Hoppe for scheduling and availability.