APPLY NOW for the 2019 KP LAUNCH Paid Summer Internship Program for High School Students!
 
Through KP LAUNCH, Kaiser Permanente offers unique and dynamic health care internship programs that provide interns with practical job skills and experiences in a supportive environment.  Our goal is to bring students coming from underserved communities and backgrounds underrepresented in health care careers into the KP LAUNCH program for exposure to various business and healthcare careers.
 
KP LAUNCH interns will have the opportunity to:

• Work full-time within various Kaiser Permanente departments for eight weeks
• Learn about a variety of different health careers opportunities
• Meet and learn from health professionals and their internship program peers
• Gain professional and personal development through workshops

 
The summer 2019 program is scheduled to take place between Monday, June 10 and end by Friday, August 9 over a course of eight weeks at a Northern California Kaiser Permanente facility closest to the student’s home.
 
If you or your students are interested and qualified for this program, please apply online at our website between Monday, December 17, 2019 at 9 a.m. and Monday, January 14, 2019 by 9 a.m. PST.
 
Applicant Criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 16 and 19 by June 1, 2019 
• Must be enrolled in high school; general education degree (GED) program with no previous college experience since graduating from high school
• Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Must have an interest in working in a healthcare environment
• Must be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the eight-week program
• Must undergo and pass all Kaiser Permanente employment requirements to include: providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States; a background check (if ages 18 or over); and a drug and health screening

 
Applicants who are dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees are ineligible to participate in the KP LAUNCH summer internship programs. Please refer to our website if you have any questions.  You may contact a program representative for further questions at kp.launch@kp.org. 

For information on the KP Launch College Program (for students starting college in the fall or currently in college) see here. 

We have tons of great colleges visiting us this fall! Check out the full list here:
William Jessup University - To Be Rescheduled
Oregon State University - Wednesday, October 10th - 2nd Lunch
Arizona State University – Tuesday, October 16th – Titan 28
Montana State University, Billings – Thursday, October 18th – 1:30 PM (4th Period)
Pepperdine University – Wednesday, October 31st – Titan 28
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Thursday, November 1st - Titan 28
University of Oregon – Wednesday, November 7th - Titan 28
UCLA - Wednesday, November 10th - After School
Sign up by filling out the form below or signing up on the clipboards in the College & Career Center!

Check out this new scholarship from the Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento! 
Applicants must...

• Be Graduating Females
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or Higher
• Have Community Service/Volunteer Experience
• Plan to attend a Community College or 4-Year University
• Reside in Sacramento City, Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Antelope, Davis, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, or West Sacramento

At least five $500-$1000 scholarships will be given out! Applications must be postmarked by March 1st.
For more information and to apply click here or pick up an application in the College & Career Center.

There's only a week left to apply to the FBI Teen Academy! 
Applications must be RECEIVED by mail or in person by Thursday, February 22nd at 4 PM! 

The Spring 2018 Sacramento FBI Teen Academy will welcome a select number of high school juniors to Sacramento field office headquarters on Friday, March 23, 2018. Punctuality, professional behavior, and appropriate dress will be required of all students attending this program. The program is not exclusive to students interested in criminal justice careers. Due to the vast diversity in our workforce, any student with a healthy interest in the FBI, our investigations, what to do to stay safe, and how a relationship with the FBI can help their school is encouraged to apply. All students will be evaluated based on their application package and essay to determine which students will be offered the opportunity to attend the class. None of the above elements will be the sole basis of evaluation, and the application process should be taken seriously by all applicants.

Fill out the application here!

Did you know Sierra College has tons of scholarships available JUST for Sierra College students? AND you only have to fill out ONE application to apply to ALL of them? 

Don't miss out on this opportunity - many scholarships are not awarded each year because students don't apply. 
To apply, click here and fill out the application, answering ALL questions (including optional ones) to be considered for as many scholarships as possible. 

​Don't forget to check out the other scholarships  on the Scholarship List!

Have you started your applications yet? There's only 14 days left to apply for the local scholarships! 
Two weeks is how far in advance you should be asking your teachers for Letters of Recommendations - do it today so you're not running to meet the deadline! 
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All the details are here!

Have you seen these great opportunities? The KP Launch Internship and Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) are paid internships over the summer! See details and info on how to apply below!

Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) is a summer STEM program that places talented high school students, from groups historically under-represented and underserved in STEM, in research apprenticeships at area colleges and universities.

In order to apply, you should identify as meeting at least TWO of the following criteria: 

• Student self-identifies as qualifying for free or reduced lunch. 
• Student self-identifies as a minority historically underrepresented in STEM (Alaskan Native, Native American, Black or African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)
• Student is a female pursuing research in physical science, computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
• Student receives special education services.
• Student has a disability.
• English is a second language for the student.
• Student is a potential first-generation college student (parents did not attend college).

REAP apprentices work under the direct supervision of a mentor on a hands-on research project, are exposed to the real world of research, gain valuable mentorship, and learn about education and career opportunities in STEM.
​REAP apprenticeships are 5-8 weeks in length (minimum of 200 hours) and apprentices receive a stipend.

The Application can be completed online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/reap/
If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Stinson in room CTE2!
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, February 28th! 

This opportunity is a full-time, paid internship at Kaiser Permanente. Interns will have the chance to cycle through
different departments to learn about various health careers, patient care, medical terminology, and more.
To apply, students must be:

• Between the ages of 16-19 between June 1, 2018 and August 10, 2018
• Able to commit to working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday typically between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM
• Legally able to work
• Willing to undergo a background check, drug screening, and health examination
• Able to obtain a work permit
• Able to attend all activities and events associated with the internship

To apply, go to kplaunch.kaiserpermanente.org/high-school-program and click the green “Apply Now” button at the top!
Deadline to apply: Sunday, February 18th BY 6:00 PM!

Have you seen?! The Local Scholarship Program is now open!! Tons of great scholarships from local donors JUST for YOU! Check out all the scholarships and get started on the applications today. All applications are due to Ms. Goudy by 3 PM on Wednesday, February 28th! Click here for more details!

Interested in taking CTE Works courses in one of the following areas? 

• AP Computer Science A
• Architecture, Construction, and Engineering
• Clinical Medical Assisting
• Dental Careers
• Fire Science Careers
• Health Careers
• Integrated Animal Science

Registration is now open! To apply you must be a Junior or Senior, 16 or older, have reliable transportation to your course & internship site, and be approved by your counselor. If you would like to apply, pick up a CTE Works Application from the front office or download on the CTE Works page.