Welcome to the Jefferson High School College & Career Center!

The College and Career Center educates and empowers students

to be prepared for, confident in and excited about the future they choose.

Community partners provide exceptional academic opportunities and emotional support for Jefferson students as they explore and prepare for college and career pathways. Every Jefferson student is eligible to participate in one or more programs that our partners offer. Explore your options and apply!  

On Track! OHSU is a pathway program designed to increase diversity in Oregon's biomedical workforce by helping students explore exciting careers in science and healthcare. We partnered with Jefferson's BioMed Program 11 years ago to offer hands-on field trips, paid summer Deep Dives at OHSU, and real-world experiences that show you what is possible in STEM. To join, apply, and forecast into the BioMed Program during 9th or 10th grade! Please reach out to Sameya Amme if you have any questions. | Email: amme@ohsu.edu | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

UNCF Please reach out to Michelle Harper if you have any questions. | Email: harpermichelle.m@gmail.com | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

TRIO Programs:

TRIO Talent Search: Talent Search is a pre-college program for low-income, first-generation college-bound 6th-12th graders who are interested in attending a college or university after high school. We focus on community building, college information, career presentations and relationship building. Our goal is to meet with students twice or more a year and help students graduate from high school graduation and apply to college. 

TRIO Upward Bound: Upward Bound is a pre-college program for low-income, first-generation college-bound 9th-12th graders who are interested in attending a college or university after high school. Coordinators will meet with students once a month, offer college/university trips, tours and information sessions, tutoring, study abroad opportunities, paid internships, summer academy, financial assistance with college applications and fees, and so much more. Our goal is to make sure that all Upward Bound students are fully supported through their high school career, and are prepped with the proper tools to conquer their college journey. 

Please reach out to TRIO Adviser Jordan Smith-Imes if you have any questions. | Email: jsmithi@pdx.edu | Text: 503-725-3090 | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

iUrban Teen Please reach out to Tavie Keo if you have any questions. | Email: tavie@iurbanteen.org | Located in the Jefferson library after school.

Latino Network Please reach out to Sandy Ledford if you have any questions. | Email: bazalduas@latnet.org | Located in the room B-12.

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is a comprehensive, one-stop resource for youth and families, primarily serving African Americans and others living in poverty or seeking culturally responsive services. SEI In-School Program begins with students as young as the second grade. Each student is matched with an In-School Service Coordinator who provides case management tracking academic achievement, attendance, social development, and a career path toward becoming a positive contributing citizen. Please reach out to Jibri Willis for more information. | Email: jibriw@selfenhancement.org | Located in room C-20.

PCC Middle College All sophomores at Jefferson take CG during their Avid class to prepare for the rigor of PCC College classes. Please reach out to your Jefferson counselor when you would like to start taking PCC classes.