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GRANT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
During the school year, we are open to students from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday.
Located in Room 128, on the south side of the LibraryThis is the place to get ahead or catch up. It's a comfortable place to plan your future.
For more information, feel free to contact:
Madeline Kokes, Career and Community Partnerships Coordinator - schedule a meeting with Ms. Kokes
Mary Beth Snell, College Coordinator - schedule a meeting with Ms. Snell
Jzalana Bethune-Summers, YTP Transition Specialist/Career Coordinator
Follow us on Instagram: @ghscollegeandcareercentral
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UPCOMING EVENTS
OSAC Scholarship Application Drop-in
- January 31, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Register
FAFSA Webinar for families: A Parent's Guide to the Financial Aid Process: January 31st at 3 PM PST
The Federal Student Aid office is hosting an upcoming webinar for families that will provide tips and next steps for parents when completing the FAFSA® form.
American Indian Fund College Fund Scholarship Kick-Off Event (Webinar): February 1st at 5 pm PST
Join the College Fund to learn more about this fantastic scholarship for Native students, how you can apply, and even WIN GREAT PRIZES!
OSAC Scholarship Snack Attack: Friday, February 10th at 9:50 am in the College & Career Center
Seniors, join us during flex to work on your OSAC Scholarship Application. The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current Oregon students with one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. **Snacks will be served**
Portland USA Gap Year Fair 2023: Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00 PM at Cleveland High School
Welcome all students, parents & educators: Join us in person at this year’s gap year fair for a Gap Year 101 presentation (and more!) to get the most up-to-date information about planning a gap year. Learn the ins and outs of gap year planning from an expert gap year counselor, then speak directly to gap year program representatives, counselors, and gap year alumni at the fair. Both gap year counselors and gap year program providers will be available to speak with you directly and answer any questions you might have. Registration is free!
Coalition for College: Free College Planning Workshops
February 16, 2023 - Building and Refining Your College List
March 8, 2023 - Scoir + Coalition Presents: Road to Senior Year
March 28, 2023 - Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer
April 4, 2023 - Ask Us Anything About Admissions
April 12, 2023 - Scoir + Coalition Presents: Decoding the Admissions Process
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FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS:
Below are scholarships with upcoming deadlines:
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Black United Fund of Oregon Scholarships: Deadlines Vary
- Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Program: Deadline January 30, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST
- PCC Foundation Scholarships: Deadline February 1, 2023
- Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP): Deadline February 1, 2023
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"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship: Deadline February 1, 2023
- Al Forthan Memorial Scholars: Deadline February 6, 2023
- OSAC Scholarship Application: Priority Deadline February 15, Final Deadline March 1, 2023, at 5 pm PST
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The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program: Deadline February 15, 2023
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2023 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program Application: Deadline February 15, 2023
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Grieg Lodge Scholarship Fund: Deadline February 16, 2023
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2022 First Tech Scholarships: Deadline February 22, 2023
- American Meteorological Society (AMS) Scholarship for Underserved Communities: Deadline February 24, 2023
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Mente Scholarship: Deadline February 28th, 2023
- Loprinzi Scholarship - Multnomah Athletic Foundation: Deadline March 1, 2023
- Oregon College Savings Plan’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship: Deadline March 1, 2023
- Ford Scholars Program: Deadline March 1, 2023, at 5 pm PST
- Pence Construction Diversity in Leadership Scholarship: Deadline March 1, 2023
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Foundation 649 Scholarship: Deadline March 1, 2023
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Oregon Scottish Rite Educational Scholarships: Deadline March 1, 2023
- Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship: Deadline March 5, 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST)
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Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship - Harrington Family Foundation: Deadline March 10, 2023
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MaiaLearning: Grant High School uses the MaiaLearning University & Career Research Tool to help students plan their futures. You can use Maia to discover and explore careers; build academic, college, and career plans; create portfolios that tell your story, and manage the college visit and application process. Access your account by clicking Sign In with Google and using your PPS username and password.
How does my high school experience make me college & career ready?
Make a plan for your high school years.
Which careers are right for me?
Explore your interests and discover career opportunities out there for you. Start here!
Share your interests: Career Interest Survey
Find your Career Roadmap with Roadtrip Nation
How does Career Related Learning happen at Grant?
We build in lots of infrastructure for students to explore careers, from their Freshman Community Career Fairs and working alongside professionals in Career Technical Education (CTE) classes to attending the NW Youth Careers EXPO in Sophomore year and then, as Juniors and Seniors, students actually visit workplaces. Information on registering for events is on the College & Career Center Instagram and in the Friday Bulletin - posted on the Grant website homepage and emailed to students and parents/guardians every Friday during the academic year.
It’s important to start exploring careers now so students can think about what they might eventually like to do and understand the pathways to get there. The Oregon Department of Education has added emphasis on Career Related Learning: it's a graduation requirement. By the end of Senior year, all students will need to participate in two Career-Related Learning Experiences (“CRLE” for short–reflect on them with forms on the left-hand side of this page), build a resume (we do this in Junior English class), and write a “My Plan Essay” (during Senior English class).
Unsure?
We can help you feel more confident about finding post-secondary options and exploring possible careers, internships, colleges, apprenticeships, workforce training programs, and/or military opportunities. This is a great PPS resource!