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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
5 Things You Can Do This Summer: Wednesday, June 7th during Flex in the South Forum
In this workshop for juniors, you will learn about what you can do this summer to help you feel better prepared for the college application process and upcoming fall deadlines. Snacks will be served!
PCC Summer Bridge Program: July 12th at PCC Cascade OR August 2nd at PCC Southeast
PCC is hosting a half-day summer program for current PPS seniors who plan to attend PCC in the fall. This program will include lunch with current PCC students, a new student advising and registration session, and information about various PCC departments and resources. Students have two options for this program - the first session will take place at PCC Cascade in July and the second session will be at PCC Southeast in August. Current seniors who are planning to attend PCC in the fall should fill out this interest form.
Junior Jumpstart Your Future: August 7th-11th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
We are partnering with PCC to offer a College & Career Readiness summer program at PCC Cascade! This free college class will help students discover their future options, understand the college process, and provide help with next steps. Students can apply to participate in the program at bit.ly/PCCsummer23. Space is limited. Please contact Mary Beth Snell, GHS College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net if you have any questions.
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FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS:
Below are scholarships with upcoming deadlines:
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Black United Fund of Oregon Scholarships: Deadlines Vary
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SOULE Foundation Scholarships: Rolling Deadline
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The Actuarial Foundation, The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), the Organization of Latinx Actuaries (OLA) and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA) Scholarships: Deadlines Vary - Starting June 1, 2023
- iUrban Teen Scholarship: Deadline Extended to May 26, 2023
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NSBE Pro PDX Scholarship: Deadline May 30, 2023
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PB&J Scholarship: Deadline May 31, 2023
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Against The Grain Productions Scholarships: Deadline May 31, 2023
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Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships: Deadline May 31, 2023
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Bring Back the Trades Inc. Monthly Scholarships: Deadlines Monthly
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SkillPointe Foundation $1,000 Scholarship for Technical/Vocational Training: Deadline May 31, 2023
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Boedecker Foundation Scholarship - Design Challenge: Deadline June 1, 2023
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Native Forward Scholars Fund: Deadline June 1, 2023
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The Balanced Man Scholarship: Deadline June 1, 2023
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Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship: Deadline June 2, 2023 at noon/12 pm EDT
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Out to Innovate Scholarships: Deadline June 3, 2023
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: Deadline June 12, 2023
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Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program: Deadline June 15, 2023
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Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research & Education (FOARE) Scholarship Program: Deadline June 16, 2023
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Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum MacTarnahan Scholarship Program 2023: Deadline June 16, 2023
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U.S. Bank Student Scholarship: Deadline June 26, 2023
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Prism Foundation Scholarships: Deadline: June 30, 2023
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$2,500 SmarterCollege Scholarship: Deadline June 30, 2023
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Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Scholarships: Deadline June 30, 2023
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Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award: Deadline June 30, 2023
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Regional Chapter: Deadline June 30, 2023 8:59 pm PDT
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$1000 Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship: Deadline June 30, 2023
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Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Scholarships: Deadline June 30, 2023
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Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship by SkillPointe Foundation: Deadline June 30, 2023
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CareerFitter’s 23rd Annual Scholarship: June 30, 2023
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Reef2Leaf Scholarship: Deadline July 1, 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!
PPS has partnered with GetSchooled to offer resources for college planning, including quick videos regarding colleges, advice, essays, and scholarships.