VPS will be offering students a paid 60-hour internship opportunity plus 30-hours of work readiness training. You must be 16 years old by June 13th to participate. Why is this important? What do you have to do? Is this a guaranteed internship? Where can I get more information? Why is this important? Earn $$$ (minimum [...]
What is a Pre-Apprenticeship? Pre-apprenticeships are programs designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship program. Although a pre-apprenticeship can be helpful, it’s not required (and often not necessary) to become a registered apprentice. Pre-apprenticeships may be a good fit for individuals who: Have little or no experience in the construction [...]
"When will I use this?" is a question that Columbia River teacher, Mr. Rob Russell, never hears from his Financial Algebra students. Financial Algebra is a CTE math course that covers interest (both the kind you pay and the kind you earn) as well as other important financial literacy issues. This class is offered at [...]
Join the City of Vancouver's Park & Rec department! They are looking for enthusiastic candidates skilled in working with people of all ages and abilities. Here's some of the jobs they are looking to fill (must be 16 or older): Park & Rec Camp Counselor Climbing Wall Attendant Childwatch Attendant Gymnasium Supervisor Inclusion Mentor Lifeguard [...]
Searching for scholarships may feel like a job and families should treat it as such! It takes good research, organization and dedicated time to score a scholarship. Post secondary education can be very expensive and scholarships are a great way to help cover some of those expenses. Over 180,000 student athletes are awarded $3.6 BILLION [...]
Learn data analytics and see how it's used in sports! You don't have to be an athlete to love sports or know anything about data analytics, this is a learning experience that pays! Virtual classes start in January and will continue into spring. Then wrap it all up with an in-person sports camp during summer [...]
Community Service Opportunity! Plus the chance to complete a Coaching and Leading with Racial Equity 6-week course. JEDI which stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is looking for student participation in their advisory committee (a comittee of Foundation for VPS). If you are a 10th or 11th grader and interested in this meaningful experience, [...]
Have ideas about how to make the commute to Portland on the I-5 bridge better? The community wants to hear from students and is holding a listening session geared toward students! Virtual - Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:00pm Registration is required. The registration link is on the flyer or click https://parametrix.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdeuqrDgpE9NV9uHDk5e-OJf8jS7MtQh9 In [...]
VPS’s vision for Career and College Readiness is that all students are enrolled, enlisted, or employed upon graduation and we have the tools to help your student decide what path to take! Xello is our online platform for college and career readiness that allows students to learn about themselves, explore career and educational options, find [...]
ACE is an after-school mentorship that connects Portland & SW Washington high school students to careers in architecture, construction and engineering. This local program serves over 100 students per year and relies on 100 volunteer mentors, all professionals in their fields, to coach students in a hands-on, team-oriented project. The program has demonstrated success in [...]
