Career Center Specialist: Karalyn Pellegrini - 425-204-3225

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Career and Life Skills Education: Junior Handbook

Volunteer Guide - A Guide to Volunteering

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TECH PREP

Tech Prep helps students plan smart. It starts with college credit classes and career exploration in high school. Students benefit by keeping their options open: to continue on to a community college for a two-year associate degree or certificate, complete an apprenticeship, or even transfer to a four-year, baccalaureate granting university. Find the Tech Prep participating colleges here.

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WHAT ARE YOUR EDUCATIONAL CHOICES?

With over 6,000 schools in the U.S., which one is right for you? Use Campus Explorer to search by type of school, by location or by major.

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UW MINORITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

University of Washington Student Workshop opportunities are available from UW Minority Outreach Programs. For more information and to download applications please visit http://depts.washington.edu/reach/index.php .

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RENTON YOUTH COUNCIL

Renton Youth Council is open to middle and high schoolers. Meetings are Mondays 7-8 p.m. at Highlands Neighborhood Center. For more information, or to apply, call Tom Puthoff at 425-430-6766 or pick up an application at Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway.

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN A MEDICAL FIELD?

Health Engagement Club is an after-school club that will meet once per month in the Career Center. Health Engagement Club will participate in hands-on activities and will attend presentations by health professionals from all areas of health professions such as doctors, nurses, medical and lab technicians, medical researchers, veterinary medicine and dental professionals. If you would like to sign up for Health Engagement Club, please see Mrs. Pellegrini in the Career Center.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

Washington State Apprenticeship Opportunities http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/default.asp

Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Employment for Women (ANEW)
http://www.anewaop.org/CRT.htm

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