Cedarcrest High School
Updated: Thursday June 19, 2008

CHS CAREER CENTER

"
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?"
                                                                 -Robert Schuller

Hours: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
 Phone number: 425-844-4810

The Purpose of the Career Center is

  • To facilitate student's process of gaining greater self-understanding

  • To oversee all aspects of career planning

  • To educate and encourage students in the implementation of their career plan
     

The Career Center is designed to assist students in the development and achievement of their post high school career education goals.

The Career Center is open Monday through Friday to provide the following services:

Career Information Student Career Portfolios
Interest Surveys Technical College Information
Enhance Employability Skills Community College Information
Career Exploration Four-Year College Information
Job Search Assistance Apprenticeship Information
Job Shadowing Military Information

For more information please click one of the following links:

                            Senior Timeline

                            Upcoming College Visitations, Events, and Workshops

                           Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

                           Volunteer, Summer Programs, and Other Opportunities

                           Additional Student Options

                           SAT and ACT Testing Information

                           Educational Planning Web Sites

                             Internship Options
                        
                             Career Information Websites

How do I find a summer program for my child?

Need a summer job?
Visit:

SnagAJob.com
Teens4hire.org
www.SummerJobs.com
CoolWorks.com
www.StudentJobs.gov

...for a variety of employers looking for seasonal employees.

Please visit the Volunteer and Other Opportunities page for new volunteer, job, and summer opportunities!

Knowledge for College Visit www.CollegeAnswer.com/order to order a copy of College Answer's newsletter, now featuring scholarship basics, how to complete the student financial aid process, and information for parents.

 Visit Scholarships.com to find a comprehensive source of local and national scholarships, receive search results that match your student's needs and interests, and get tools and tips to help you pay for college. Also available is the Free Scholarship Search, FAFSA Online, education loan information, and online applications.

Have over 3,000 colleges pre-screen your application today! At ApplyingToSchool.com, fill out a general application that can be screened by colleges who will contact you if you are more likely to be accepted by a formal application. 

Interested in music? Bridge to Music has established itself as the most comprehensive music education reference of its kind. It features an extensive, searchable listing of over 2,000 music schools, festivals and workshops across the country. The simple functionality of the website allows one to browse listings, compare programs side by side and request more information directly from the schools.

We believe Bridge to Music would be an invaluable resource for you, your students and colleagues. Please take a moment to browse the website at www.bridgetomusic.com and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact us at (646) 454-0150 or info@bridgetomusic.com. 

Are you interested in pursuing nursing as a career? Please visit the Career Center to view the Nursing Scholarships & Financial Aid book for many different scholarship opportunities!

Would you like to receive college credit? You can receive college credit for Tech Prep classes taken at Cedarcrest High School. Click here for more details.

Need money for college? Register at FastWeb Today! For more information, click here.

!!!ATTENTION PARENTS!!!

Are your students getting the credit they deserve??

  • Preparation for a career by building marketable skills while remaining with high school peers.

  • Saving $$$: Your students save the cost of community/technical college tuition, books, and lab fees.

  • Saving time: Your students earn credit for high school and community/technical college classes at the same time.

  • Priority registration: Your students can register early at the community/technical college where they received credit.

  • Promotion/pay raise for your high school students entering the military with college credit.

    If you are interested, here's what your student needs to do:

    1. Enroll in our or more College Credit Class. Click here or http://www.netechprep.org/pages/students/st-dualcredit.html

    2. Complete the Tech Prep Program registration form by going to: http://www.netechprep.org/pages/students/st-start.html . Click on "Register Now".

    3. Print out and mail the registration form and $25 check made out to the appropriate college before your student finishes the class ($25 per year, per college).

     

Students will also register in their Tech Prep class this Spring.

If you have any questions, please come to the Career Center and speak to Mrs. Gilmore, the Career Specialist.  Interruptions are welcome.