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CAREER CENTER CHECK IN
Lori Sauter, SEHS College and Career Center Coordinator
sauter_l@4j.lane.edu
541-790-8052
Instagram @sehsccc
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This Week’s Featured Scholarship (for juniors):
Questbridge College Match Scholarship Program. The Match Scholarship is a full four-year scholarship to one of QuestBridge's college partners, worth over $325,000 for class of 2027 students who have high financial need and are academically high achieving. It’s not open yet, but you can sign up to be notified when it is.
The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)
Summer Programs in Oregon:
LCC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camps. Free opportunity to learn skills in the areas of:
Automotive Computer Science Culinary Media arts Welding Construction
To take place at LCC for rising 9th-12th graders (and, on different dates, for middle schoolers). Register. (There is no registration deadline. Registration will close once camps fill. Complete the registration carefully–LCC cannot accept students with missing information on their application.)
5/15: Oregon Girls’ State application deadline
5/16: Oregon Boys’ State application deadline
Location: Oregon State University Dates: Girls’ State–6/20-27. Boys’ State–6/21-27 Cost: $100 application fee. (Other costs will be borne by the local American Legion post.) If the fee is a financial burden, send an email to the address on the application to have it waived. Description: Girls’ and Boys’ State are hands-on civic engagement programs where students learn about American democracy by actively participating in a mock state government. Eligibility requirements: U.S. Citizen Current high school junior Questions: Contact Payton Mauldin, <paydaymauldin13@gmail.com>
5/18: Willamette University’s Camp College application deadline. Takes place 7/22-24 at Willamette U. for current sophomores and juniors. Opportunity to learn about college. Participants attend a sample college class, discover the differences between college types and sizes, and attend workshops re: the college application process. Free including meals, housing and transportation during camp. (Participants arrange their own transportation to and from camp.) Preference given to 1st-generation prospective college students, students with financial need, students from rural areas, and students with leadership potential.
5/22: OSU’s JumpstART Summer Pre-College Program scholarship application deadline. Program will take place 6/21-26 on the OSU Corvallis Campus. Week-long art intensive program for 9th-12th graders. Includes visiting artist series and classes in drawing, graphic design, sequential art/comics, painting, and photography. Registration deadline 6/5. Questions? Email anna.fidler@oregonstate.edu.
Lots more summer opportunities in the Complete College/Career Center News
Career Center Current Events:
Seniors submitting FAFSAs now. Due to a new fraud-detection process implemented on 4/26/26, you may be asked to verify your identity when you submit your FAFSA. You’ll be asked to go onto your phone/tablet (not laptop) camera with your government-issued photo ID. You won’t be permitted to “retry” this process later if you do not have access to your ID. Students who don’t have ID nearby will need to contact their college financial aid office to complete identity verification with them.
Sophomore PreACT scores. Now available from the College and Career Center. By the way, this test is just for practice. No colleges will see it. It just shows students the areas they’re strong in and the areas they should work on. Lori Sauter can interpret your scores for you if you have any questions.
Job Corps training opportunities. Free residential vocational training program.
Eligibility:
Individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 U.S. citizens or individuals authorized to work in the U.S. From families with either demonstrable income eligibility (paystubs from the last 6 months of work or other proof of qualifying for benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, or free school lunch program) or individuals with a documented disability Interested in completing training and seeking work in that field must not be on probation or have pending court cases
Learn more by attending a Job Corps Virtual Campus Tour or Job Corps Information Session (every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm PST). Apply via MyJobCorps account. Plan to provide a birth certificate or US passport, Social Security card (front and back), high school transcript, immunization record, proof of income eligibility, state issued ID.
5/8: LCC’s Trades Expo registration deadline. Expo will take place 8:45 am-1 pm at LCC. Students participate in two interactive one-hour sessions, choosing from 7 career areas: automotive, diesel, construction, computer information technology (CIT), CNC Machining, drafting, and fabrication/welding. Also, opportunities to meet local industry professionals and employers. Free lunch provided for registered students. Event schedule.
5/12: Class of '27 College Admission Workshop: Letters of Recommendation and Extracurricular Activities. 4:30 pm Pacific Time. Zoom webinar sponsored by the College Guidance Network and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC).
5/16: Oregon Tradeswomen Career Fair. 9 am-3 pm (no registration required)] at the Portland Expo Center [2025 N Expo Road (Hall E), Portland]. Free event for all youth and adults. Learn about skilled trades, explore free training and career pathways, and find job opportunities.
5/20: Skilled Trades Series, part 3 of 3: Talent Match Event. For juniors and seniors interested in a skilled trade. 10 am- 2 pm at WorkSource Lane (2510 Oakmont Way, Eugene). Participate in mock interviews, meet hiring managers, apply for internships and open positions, and explore job shadow opportunities. Good opportunity for finding summer positions, as well as entry-level career jobs. Register.
The Complete College/Career Center News (for lots more opportunities)
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