• Grant High School College & Career Center
    This is the place to get ahead or catch up. 
    It's a comfortable place to plan your future. 

     While our building may be closed we are still here to help you navigate all things career, jobs, college, internships, and more! Please email Madeline Kokes, Career and Community Partnerships Coordinator, or your counselor, and follow us on Instagram: @ghscollegeandcareercentral.  

    College Admissions Representatives: Please email counselor Megan Schlicker for college visit arrangements, virtual or physical. 

      

                                                                        Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6-8 PM

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Portland Public Schools is excited to introduce our first district-wide, virtual college & career info night for students and families grades 9-12: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT IS NOW AVAILABLE. REGISTER HERE! Register by Friday, April 9, 2021 and be entered to win dinner and/or prizes for the family.

    Students and families will have an opportunity to attend workshop sessions as well as hear from local and national experts on a variety of college and career topics. Sessions will include:

    • Parenting through the college application process
    • Understanding the cost of college
    • College test preparation and updates during COVID times
    • 9th & 10th Grade College Planning
    • Information about advanced training and job readiness options
    • AND MANY MORE! 

    This event is presented by the Department of Career & College Readiness, in collaboration with College Coordinators. All sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing.

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    Recently recorded live events: Tools to Build Your Future: designed to bring industry professionals and postsecondary planning experts to all PPS high school students was held in late October. View session recordings at www.pps.net/buildyourfuture Sessions included:

    • Career awareness interactive presentations delivered by industry speakers representing a broad range of career pathways
    • Information about advanced training and job readiness options
    • Financial aid and scholarship options
    • Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs
    • 2 and 4 year colleges (including supports for first generation college students)
    • College sessions for Black, Latinx and Native students
    • College test preparation and updates
    • Gap year programs 
      Evaluation & CRLE Credit: Completion of an evaluation is how you earn your CRLE. 9th & 10th grade student evaluation 11th & 12th grade student evaluation

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    Maia Learning
    Grant High School uses the Maia Learning 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 application process.
    Access your account by using your PPS username and password. Troubleshooting: contact support@pps.net.


    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

    How does Career Related Learning happen at Grant?
    We build in lots of infrastructure for students to explore careers from Freshman Community Career Fairs to working alongside professionals in a Career Technical Education (CTE) class to actually heading out to visit a workplace via “Career Days” (during non-COVID times that is). While we are all operating virtually, we’ll provide opportunities to explore via the screen as well. 

    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 Senior Government/Economics class) and write a “My Plan Essay” (during Senior English class). NOTE: this requirement has been waived for the Class of 2021 due to Covid.

    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! 

     

  • Emily Newton is Grant's YTP Transition Specialist. The Youth Transition Program (YTP) is designed to assist high school students with diagnosed disabilities prepare for competitive employment when they leave high school. YTP collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation to involve community business partners, local agencies and schools in transitioning youth from school to work.
    You can email her directly at enewton@pps.net  

     

    Heading for college? 
    We can help you     find a great fit, fill out the applications, hone your essay, apply for financial aid, and understand college costs. Visit our College-Related Events and Information page here.

    students working in the career center    

    Student receiving college search advice from a volunteer

     

    College Admissions Representatives: Portland Public Schools are closed to in-person activities until at least November 5, 2020. Please email counselor Megan Schlicker for all college visit arrangements, virtual or physical.