Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Third Annual Young Minds Digital Times™ Competition

Welcome to the official registration site for the Third Annual Young Minds Digital Times™ Competition presented by KidThrive.org. We're pumped you're here to check us out, and we can't wait to see the talents you have to show off.

We have fantastic prizes for our winners, including two Grand Prize packages to attend the 2012 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Other first place category winners will take home $200 in cold, hard cash. The school with the most student film entries in Track One: Young Filmmakers Doing Good, will win $1000! Details are found on the Prizes page. Start talking to your friends now so that their public vote can help you make it to the Grand Prize round!

More details here... http://www.youngmindsdigitaltimes.com/

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

2011 ACPE Scholarships

"This year the Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) has allocated $10,000 for scholarships of up to $2,500 each for students in Oregon and Washington. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field. A completed application packet should be submitted to Sandy Maynard, but postmarked no later than February 28, 2011. Successful applicants will be notified via email by March 14, 2011. The amount of the award will be paid to the college/school of the recipients choice."

Application

Submitting Application Materials

To submit a scholarship application packet, please follow the outlined steps below. Note: An incomplete application will not be considered. All materials must be submitted as a complete packet in one envelope by the application deadline to be considered.

Criteria to qualify for the scholarship:

  • Currently a senior at an Oregon or Washington K-12 public or private educational institution.
  • Has a minimum C+ GPA (include certified transcripts).
  • Has demonstrated high interest and innovative use of technology during high school career.
  • Has demonstrated some community/school involvement, preference of technology focus.
  • Plans to pursue studies in a technology related field to obtain the minimum of a two-year degree.
  • Has provided description of a technology project.
  • Submitted evidence, in an accessible form, demonstrating the project.
  • Has completed the Student Applicant Form, signed by 2 nominating teachers.

Submit completed application packet to Sandy Maynard at the address below postmarked no later than February 28, 2011. Finalists will be selected and notified prior to the ACPE Conference to be held on May 4-6, 2008. The amount of the award will be paid to the college/school of the awardee's choice. Although not required, awardees are encouraged to attend the conference in Welches, Oregon on Thursday, May 6th when the scholarship awards are announced during our business luncheon.

Contact and Mailing information:

Sandy Maynard
Sumner School District

1202 Wood Ave.
Sumner, WA 98390
Scholarship@acpenw.org

Scholarship Application Items

The complete packet consist the following items:

  • Submitting the ACPE Student Application Form, see below;
  • Complete student contact information;
  • Answer the questions listed in the Application Form;
  • Teacher nomination statement, signature and contact information (at least 2);
  • Certified, signed, and dated current school year transcripts;
  • Description of a technology project; and
  • Evidence demonstration of the submitted technology project.

Submit completed application packet to Sandy Maynard by US Mail only to the address above, postmarked no later than February 28, 2011.

ACPE Student Scholarship Application Form

Please use this form.

Student Name: __________________________________

E-mail: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

Phone #: ____________ School District: ________________

Student applicant should respond to each of the following questions in 500 words or less.

1. Provide an overview of your involvement with technology during your high school career.

2. Discuss your community/school involvement and describe how this involvement includes
technology.

3. Discuss your 13th year plans. Include the school you plan to attend to obtain your technology related degree.

4. Is there any additional information that would distinguish you as an applicant?

5. Provide evidence along with a brief description of a technology project you have completed. This could be in the form of a developed web site, a PowerPoint presentation, a video, etc. Your evidence may need to be an attachment to your application. It must be in a format that can be easily read by the committee. Your materials will not be returned.

Teacher Validation of Student Responses – see next page

Teacher nominees’ validation of student responses:

I recommend _________________ for the following reason:

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________


Teacher 1 Signature _____________________ Date ___________

Phone__________________ E mail ________________________

Teacher 2 Signature _____________________ Date ____________

Phone: __________________ Email: _______________________

ACPE Scholarship 2011

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Careers in IT: Education Traveling Road Show


When: Thursday, October 21, 2010
7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: WSU Vancouver Administration Bldg. Room 101
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver, WA 98686
Contact:
Greg Rose (grose@vancouver.wsuu)

Do you know a middle school, high school, or college level student who is interested in exploring a technology-related career? Then invite them to the IT Traveling Roadshow, a free event designed for middle and high school students and their parents who want to learn more about technology careers and the educational paths available to enter the field.

Eric VanderHouwen, president of VanderHouwen Associates, Inc., a premier staffing provider of technology professionals in the Pacific Northwest, will kick off the evening with a 15-minute keynote speech outlining the state of the technology field in the region.

Current WSU Vancouver students or recent graduates of the technology programs at WSU Vancouver including management information systems, digital technology and culture and computer science will take part in a panel discussion that will explore how they got interested in technology, what their educational journey has been like and what their career aspirations are.

Target Audience: Middle-high school students and their parents and current college students who have not yet declared a major and are interested in technology

Free to attend - registration is encouraged
http://www.sao.org/events/event_details.asp?id=127665

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

SEMI Foundation's High Tech U Program

The SWWDC (Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council) is bringing the SEMI Foundation's High Tech U Program to Clark County on June 15-17. The program will be held at WaferTech and Hewlett-Packard and is co-sponsored by Clark College, Columbia Machine, Underwriters Laboratories, Employers Overload, the Clark County High Technology & Community Council, and the SEMI Pacific NW Steering Committee

SEMI High Tech U is a three-day, industry-driven math and science-based career exploration program produced and presented by the non-profit SEMI Foundation in conjunction with our local sponsors. The program will provide 35-40 sophomores and juniors with an opportunity to learn more directly from practitioners about how math and science are used in the high tech world.

Since its inception in 2001, SEMI has graduated more than 2,200 students around the world from its High Tech U program. In a survey of 225 recent graduates, as a result of their High Tech U experience, 98% said they had confidence to try new courses and activities and 71% who were undecided about their educational path now want to pursue a path in engineering. We are eager to build on this success here locally.

For more information about the High Tech U program, visit http://www.semi.org/en/index.htm

Please note the following:
  • Applications are due by this Friday, June 4. Each district has been allocated a number of slots. Slots that are not filled by the district will be made available to other districts.
  • Targeted students are 14-17 years old, B/C (grade) students with a foundation in math or science and who would benefit from hands-on experience and exposure to careers in the high tech world.
  • The SWWDC and its partners are very excited about this opportunity for students in Clark County! Please pick up an application from Mrs. Downs in the Career Center and completed applications must be returned to the CHS Career Center no later than 2:30pm, Friday, June 4th.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

SEMI High Tech U


Attention Math, Science, and Technology Juniors and Seniors:

(A word of caution… the opportunity falls during Finals which is unfortunate because it is targeting B and C students. However, Camas HS will only receive 4-6 of the 40 spots)

STEM Opportunity:

A fantastic science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) opportunity will be open to a few Camas High School students. The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council will be partnering with the SEMI Foundation , Clark College, Hewlett-Packard, Wafer Tech, Columbia Machine, Underwriters Laboratories, and the Clark County High Technology & Community Council, to bring SEMI High Tech U to Clark County on June 15, 16 and 17th. The actual activities will take place at Hewlett-Packard, Wafer Tech, and Clark College. The other partners are graciously contributing funds and employees to lead the High Tech U activities and mock interviews.

SEMI High Tech U is a three-day, industry-driven math- and science-based career exploration program produced and presented by the non-profit SEMI Foundation in conjunction with our local sponsors. The program will provide 35-40 sophomores and juniors in Clark County, focused on the B and C students, with an opportunity learn more directly from practitioners about how math and science are used in the high tech world.

Since its inception in 2001, SEMI has graduated more than 2,200 students around the world from its High Tech U program. In a survey of 225 recent graduates, as a result of their High Tech U experience, 98 percent said they had confidence to try new courses and activities and 71% who were undecided about their educational path now want to pursue a path in engineering. We are eager to build on this success here locally. For more information about the High Tech U program, visit http://www.semi.org/en/index.htm.

There is no cost for the students to participate in this program.

If you know of an interested student, Please give them the information to RSVP Linda Barnes or Maria Klein at Camas High School: 833-7258 by May 21. An application will be available at that time.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors Scholarship

The Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors offers a scholarship program to qualified applicants. You can apply using the Microsoft Word application form below.

Each year the Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors will award a minimum of two $1500 scholarship to applicants wishing to continue their education beyond high school. The following considerations will be used in awarding scholarships: More information can be located here... http://www.tooltimer.com/PNTCScholar.htm

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

SW Washington Opportunity Internship Program
Student Expectations

Opportunity Internship Program (OIP)
The goal of OIP is to provide low-income high school students work experience in a field of their interest, and to encourage them to pursue post secondary education in a related field. The OIP achieves this by partnering with employers to provide a minimum of 90-hour internships for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in high demand careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM). Students who successfully complete the internship will receive a $450 stipend and scholarship for post-secondary education expenses.

Students eligible for the OIP
  • Are at least 16 years old and a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school
  • Qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program
  • Interested in pursuing post-secondary enrollment for training in a STEM career
  • Have demonstrated work-readiness skills (such as punctuality, commitment, responsibility)
Student Expectations Prior to Internship:
  • Complete all required program application paperwork in a timely manner
  • Work with the STEM Coach and school staff to develop a career learning plan that includes internship and post-secondary objectives and plans
  • Complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) within 30 days of program enrollment
  • Participate in required work readiness training activities which will include: cover letter and resume writing, interviewing skills, on-the-job expectations, employee rights and responsibilities, communication and issue resolution, and other topics as identified by STEM Coach and district staff
  • Prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to apply for an internship
  • Interview with employers to secure an internship
During the Internship:
  • Attend company orientation and company tour
  • Perform tasks as described in position description and assigned by supervisor
  • Meet monthly with STEM coach to discuss experience and progress on career learning plan
  • Complete required documentation
Post-Internship:
  • Participate in post-program evaluation
  • Write thank-you letter to company/supervisor
  • Continue to work with STEM coach towards career plan objectives

For more information or to apply, contact:
Suzie Downs at suzie.downs@camas.wednet.edu or
or Linda Barnes at linda.barnes@camas.wednet.