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Seniors! Are you applying to the University of Victoria?
Talk to your school counselor to learn more about the three $15,000 CAD scholarships that are available to Ballard HS seniors. If you qualify, it would lower the cost about 50% for you as an International student. Canadian citizens or dual citizens do not qualify for this scholarship.
Seniors! College Application Drop In Support Jan. 8
Seniors! The counselors will have drop-in time to help you with your college applications in the counseling center on the following Wednesdays after school from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 8. Please bring your questions and your laptop and we can help you with college applications, completing the Seattle Promise Scholarship, or any other questions you have about your post-high school plans.
FAFSA & WASFA Information
Visit WSAC’s Financial Aid Events page to find more events and financial aid resources.
Gear Up Washington State News College Visits
Why Visit Colleges: Get a firsthand view, Get answers to your questions, Get valuable information, and Get ready to decide. Research shows that students who attend at least I college visit are 1½ times more likely to enroll in college after high school graduation, & even 3 times more likely if a parent attends the college visit with the student.
Visiting a campus can help you get a first-hand look at a school or program to see if it is a good fit. You can see what the atmosphere is like. Find out what support programs are offered and talk to faculty, financial aid and admissions office, and other students.
Jobs, Internship Opportunities
Job Board/Internship Spotlight!
Teens In Public Service (TIPS)
The 2025 application for Teens in Public Service (TIPS) Summer Internships is now open! TIPS provides paid summer internships at nonprofit organizations for high school students passionate about leadership and service. Our internship placements range from museums to nature preserves, food banks, summer camps, and more! We are excited to invite high school students at Ballard High School to apply. The 2025 Application is due by Monday, March 3, 2025.
TIPS interns gain…
- A summer’s worth of impactful work experience
- Exposure to the “behind the scenes” of nonprofit orgs carrying out community-centered work
- Mentorship, networking opportunity, and support from TIPS and their nonprofit supervisors / coworkers
- A paycheck – interns will be paid Seattle minimum wage, which will be $20.76 in 2025
SYEP Applications open now for Learn and Earn: Pathways!
Apply online for the 2025 Learn and Earn: Pathways Program between now and December 20, 2024.
The Pathways program is back! Get paid to participate in career readiness trainings, job shadows, and informational interviews.
Receive support from an SYEP staff member throughout the program to navigate career fields and refine your career portfolio, as you participate in a total of seven workshops between January 13, and March 14, 2025.
How to Apply and Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, an applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 24, meet the City of Seattle Residency requirement, and live in a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income. To apply to the program, access the Youth Portal where you will create an account, fill out your application and submit all documentation to be considered for the program. Please reach out to us directly if you have any questions or concerns. We can be reached at SYEP@seattle.gov.
Kaspers Catering (Magnolia 34th & Emerson)Kasper Catering – (Magnolia)
We have a variety of positions open for students for Part Time Jobs. We offer flexible schedules, good pay, delicious meals, and many positions to try out and see what you enjoy!
Positions Available: Warehouse Assistant which includes: Laundry and Cleaning, Dishwasher and unpacking vans. These positions could advance to working at events.
This is a great learning opportunity in a fun and local location.No phone calls please. Please contact Nancy Donier at nancy@kaspars.com
You Grow Girl Internship
Paid Internship opportunity for female-identifying youth, 17 years old and older. You Grow Girl! is accepting applications for their upcoming cohort for their Peer Support Vocational Training Program. Youth with lived experiences participating in mental health and other service systems who are interested in supporting systems-involved middle-school aged youth through peer mentorship are encouraged to apply. Completion of this program includes a stipend of $1,000 and attainment of industry recognized professional credentials and employment opportunities. Call or text You Grow Girl! at (206) 417-9904 for more information.
SPS Internship Directory
Live list of available internships open to Seattle Public Schools students (ages and requirements vary). Review the available internships and learning opportunities.
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